HomeMy WebLinkAboutJames Tyler/MAYOR'S OFFICE/$20,000/Brickhead Human Sculpture - Agreement for Sale of Work of ArtJamesTyler
Mayor’sOffice – 2021
CzKpoPcfsmboefsbu3;48qn-Bvh1:-3132Appropriation # 116043-551.01; P.O. #: 105410
ContractNotToExceed $20,000.00
AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF WORK OF ART
THIS AGREEMENT FORSALE OF WORK OF ART (the “Agreement”) is hereby entered into by and
between the City of Carmel, Indiana, by and through its Board of Public Works and Safety (the “Collector”), and
James Tyler (the “Artist”).
WHEREAS, the Artist has created the Work of Art entitled “Brickhead Human Sculpture” (the “Work”). The
Work is described in greater detail in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by this reference.
NOW THEREFORE the parties agree as follows:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, ACCEPTANCE:
Gallery acknowledges that it has read and understands this Agreement and agrees that its execution of
same constitutes its acceptance of all of the Agreement’s terms and conditions.
PERFORMANCE:
Artist agrees to sell and the Collector agrees to purchase the Work for a total purchase price of Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) (the “Purchase Price”). The Collector will use City ofCarmel budget
appropriation number 1160 43-551.01 funds to pay the Purchase Price.
PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS:
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3.2 Artist agrees not to provide any goods and services to Collector that would cause the total cost of the
Work provided by Artist to Collector hereunder to exceed the Purchase Price, unless Collector has
previously agreed, in writing, to pay an amount in excess thereof.
4.WARRANTY:
Artist expressly warrants that the Work will conform to those certain specifications, descriptions and/or
quotations regarding same as were provided to Artist by Collector and/or by Artist to and accepted by
Collector, all of which documents are incorporated herein by reference, and that the Work will be delivered in
atimely, good and workmanlike manner and free from defect. Artist acknowledges that it knows of Collector’s
intended use and expressly warrants that the Work provided to Collector pursuant to this Agreement has
been selected by Artist based upon Collector’s stated use and are fit and sufficient for their particular
purpose.
5.TIME AND PERFORMANCE:
This Agreement shall become effective as of the last date on which a party hereto executes same (“Effective
Date”), and both parties shall thereafter perform their obligations hereunder in a timely manner. Time is of the
essence of this Agreement.
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6.COPYRIGHT:
The Artist, and/or their successor(s), heir(s), and or assign(s) is/are the copyright owner(s) of the Work and
shall retain all copyright ownership in the Work. The Collector agrees to never contest the copyrights of the
Artist, and/or their successor(s), heir(s), and/or assign(s) in the Work.It is understood that any photographic
or other image, including any derivative, of the Work may not be used for commercial purposes. If the
Collector desires to use a two-dimensional image of the Work for a commercial or non-commercial purpose,
the Collector must submit a written request to Artistfor approval prior to any such use. Non-commercial two-
dimensional images of the Work for media and promotional purposes will generally be permitted.
7. DEFAULT:
In the event Artist: (a) repudiates, breaches or defaults under any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement, including Artist’s warranties; (b) fails to provide the Goods and Services as specified herein; (c)
fails to make progress so as to endanger timely and proper provision of the Goods and Services and does
not correct such failure or breach within five (5) business days (or such shorter period of time as is
commercially reasonable under the circumstances) after receipt of notice from Collector specifying such
failure or breach; or (d) becomes insolvent, is placed into receivership, makes a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors or dissolves, each such event constituting an event of default hereunder, Collector shall
have the right to (1) terminate all or any parts of this Agreement, without liability to Artist; and (2) exercise all
other rights and remedies available to Collector at law and/or in equity.
8. INDEMNIFICATION:
Artist shall indemnify and hold harmless Collector from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands or
expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees) for injury, death and/or damages to any
person or property arising from or in connection with the sale and/or exhibition of the Work under this
Agreement.
Artist further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Collector and its officers, officials, agents and
employees from all claims and suits of whatever type, including, but not limited to, all court costs, attorney
fees, and other expenses, caused by any act or omission of Artist and/or of any of Artist’s agents, officers,
employees, contractors or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. These indemnification
obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
9. GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE:
Artist agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, executive orders, rules, regulations and codes
which may be applicable to Artist’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and all relevant
provisions thereof are incorporated herein by this reference. Artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Collector from any loss, damage and/or liability resulting from any such violation of such laws, orders, rules,
regulations and codes. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
10. NO IMPLIED WAIVER:
The failure of either party to require performance by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the right of such party to require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by any
party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach of the
same or any other provision hereof.
11. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES:
The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for in this Agreement, and neither Artist nor any of
its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and agents are employees of Collector. The Purchase
Price set forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of Collector to be
paid to Artist under or pursuant to this Agreement
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12.GOVERNING LAW; LAWSUITS:
This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana,
except for its conflict of laws provisions. The parties agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they
waive their right to a jury trial, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court in Hamilton County,
Indiana only, and agree that such court isthe appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction over same.
13. SEVERABILITY:
If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any statute, regulation, ordinance, executive
order or other rule of law, such term shall be deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to
comply with same, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
14. NOTICE:
Any notice provided for in this Agreement will be sufficient if it is in writing and is delivered by postage
prepaid U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party to be notified at the address specified
herein:
If to Collector:Nancy Heck Department of Law
Department ofCommunity RelationsOne Civic Square
One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032
Carmel, Indiana 46032 AND
If to Artist: James Tyler
32 Riverside Ave
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Notwithstanding the above, notice of termination under paragraph 15 hereinbelow shall be effective if given
orally, as long as written notice is then provided as set forth hereinabove within five (5) business days from
the date of such oral notice.
15. TERMINATION:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Collector may, upon notice to Artist,
immediately terminate this Agreement for cause, in the event of a default hereunder by Artist and/or if
sufficient funds are not appropriated or encumbered to pay for the Goods and Services to be provided
hereunder. In the event of such termination, Artist shall be entitled to receive only payment for work
completed as of the date of termination, except that such payment amount shall not exceed the Purchase
Price, unless the parties have previously agreed in writing to a greater amount.
16. UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS:
By signing this agreement, Artist certifies and represents that it does not knowingly employ unauthorized
aliens.
17. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The parties represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement and that the persons
executing this Agreement have the authority to bind the party which they represent.
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18.HEADINGS
All heading and sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not form a part of this
Agreement nor limit, expand or otherwise alter the meaning of any provision hereof.
19. BINDING EFFECT
The parties, and their respective officers, officials, agents, partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives, are bound to the other with respect to all of the covenants, terms, warranties and obligations
set forth in Agreement.
20. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than Collector and Artist
21. IRAN CERTIFICATION:
Pursuant to I.C. § 5-22-16.5, Artist shall certify that, in signing this document, he does not engage in
investment activities within the Country of Iran.
22. ADVICE OF COUNSEL:
The parties warrant that they have read this Agreement and understand it, have had the opportunity to obtain
legal advice and assistance of counsel throughout the negotiation of this Agreement, and enter into same
freely, voluntarily, and without any duress, undue influence or coercion.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein, constitutes the entire
agreement between Artist and Collector with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior
oral or written representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or condition
set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 16 hereof, to the extent any term or condition contained in any
exhibit attached to this Agreement or in any document referenced herein conflicts with any term or condition
contained in this Agreement, the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail.
This Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties hereto, or their
successors in interest.
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ContractNotToExceed $20,000.00
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows:
COLLECTOR” “ARTIST”
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA JAMES TYLER
by and through its Board of Public
Works and Safety
By: By:
James Brainard, Presiding Officer Authorized Signature
Date:
Printed Name
Mary Ann Burke, Member
Date:
Title
LoriS. Watson, MemberFID/TIN:
Date:
Last Four of SSN ifSole Proprietor:
ATTEST:
Date:
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Date:
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