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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCarmel Repertory Theatre/Grant App/65,000ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement ") entered into by and between The City of Carmel (the City) and Cr„r nNeN , (the Grantee), is executed pursuant to the 5 consideration of those mutual undertakings and terms and conditions set forth herein. covenants, the parties agree as follows: 1. That on b half of Grantee, a not - for -profit corporation, I, , an authorized representative of Grantee, am applying f a City of Carmel ( "Grantor ") Arts Grant. 2. Purpose of this Grant Agre :i� i . `The purpose of this Agreement is to enable the City to award a grant of4Clit Dollars and oD Cents ($XXX,XXX,XXX) to the Grantee for the eligible costs of the project (the "Project ") or services as described in Exhibits A and B of this Agreement. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance with the provisions contained in this Agreement. 3. Design and Implementation of Project. The Grantee agrees to use any and all grant funds in accordance with the proposal contained within this agreement and any documents attached to this Agreement, which are incorporated by reference. 4. Warranty of non -profit status. Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it is a not - for -profit entity with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring that it is exempt from Federal income tax. 5. Payment of Grant Funds by the City. The payment of this Grant by the City to the Grantee shall be made in accordance with the following conditions: A. This Agreement must be fully executed and signed by both Grantee and Grantor. B. Grantee has attached all the following information, which it represents and warrants to be true and accurate, all which have been incorporated fully by reference: 1. A description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT A); 2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested (EXHIBIT B); 3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not - for -profit corporation under state law (EXHIBIT C); 4. A not - for -profit application or determination letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service identifying that it is a not- for -profit corporation that is exempt from Federal income tax (EXHIBIT D); 5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition of the Grantee (EXHIBIT E); 6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F). C. Any other grant conditions that City requires to be met by Grantee, specifically: 6. Grantor's right to request audit or review. Grantee shall submit to an audit or review by an independent Certified Public Accountant of funds at the City's request, and shall make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years after final payment of funds under this Agreement, for the purpose of an audit by the City of Carmel, the State of Indiana, or their designees. 7. Year end review. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel a year -end report for each year, describing how the grant was used and the impact of the dollars received. This Grant award may not exceed one third (1/3) of Grantee's combined contributed income, revenue of sales, and/or ticket revenue from the previous year. If the Grant amount is in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), the Grantee agrees to provide, at Grantee's cost, a review or audit of the grantee. Said review or audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant ( "CPA ") who is neither an employee of Grantee nor a member of the Grantee's Board of Directors, to be provided to the City of Carmel by March 31 of the following year. 2 8. Funding Credit. Grantee agrees to credit the City of Carmel in the printed materials associated with a funded program or project. The City of Carmel will supply Grantee with the graphics /logos necessary for compliance. 9. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to the State that it is statutorily eligible to receive these monies and it expressly agrees to repay all monies paid to it under this Grant, should a legal determination of its ineligibility be made by any Court of competent jurisdiction. 10. Use of Grant Funds by Grantee. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project or provide the services in conformance with the Budget and for no other purpose. If it is determined by the City that misappropriation of funds have occurred, the Grantee must return all funds received by Grantor and individuals who misuse Grant funds may also be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under Indiana or Federal law. 11. Employment Eligibility Verification. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he /she /it does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he /she /it has enrolled and is participating in the E -Verify program as defined in IC 22- 5- 1 -7.3. The Grantee agrees to provide documentation to the City that he /she /it has enrolled and is participating in the E -Verify program. Additionally, the Grantee is not required to participate if the Grantee is self employed and does not employ any employees. The City may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State. 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 is the appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction over same. 13. Relationship of Parties. The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for in this Agreement, and neither Grantee nor any of its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The Grant amount set forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of City to be paid to Grantee under or pursuant to his Agreement. 14. 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 3 deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with same, and the remaining provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and City 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 15 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. IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows: Printed ame of Officer: d c`^ Date: 3- a\ -a,o \a ATTEST: (6)keLt6-‘ Date: —1 - I 0- 3,01-J. ( "Grantee ") Ct\) A(\ Title: C C o,\C g OG.R� CITY OF CARMEL ( "Grantor" By: / Date: James Brainard, Mayor 7-Io If you have any question concerning the City of Carmel's 2012 Arts Grant Program, grant writing, guidelines or application materials, contact: Sharon Kibbe, City of Carmel, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: 317 -571 -2483, skibbe @cannel.in.gov. 4 Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. 8 rant, Request' The Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. is requesting a grant of $180,000.00 to develop the infrastructure of the Theatre group that is based in the new Carmel Fine Arts Center. This includes monies for the Rep as well as AACT Outcomes /Objectives • To develop the infrastructure to ensure long term growth and viability. • To become the primary organization to give Carmel residents the ability to utilize the Arts infrastructure they have enthusiastically supported both vocally and financially. • To develop outreach programs that fill the void in arts education cuts in local schools. • To expose the citizens of the City of Carmel the finest examples of live performing arts. • To increase awareness in programs available. • To form strong community bonds between Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. and local business leaders and Professionals. • Develop relationships with other local performing arts groups. • To develop as a permanent home for AACTFest. Evaluation Evaluation of success will be measured in seven ways. • Successfully incorporate The Rep Programs into The Center for the Performing Arts Center. • Developing a Theatre program for area school children. • Increase the number of audience members who participate in Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. productions. • Number of area volunteers who participate in Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. productions. • Successfully developing relationships with all the other performing Arts groups utilizing the facilities to ensure the best outcome for all groups. • Develop AACTFest Committee. • Secure outside funding for AACTFest 2013. RESOLUTION NO. BPW- 07- 18 -12 -03 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY RATIFYING MAYORAL SIGNATURE ON CONTRACT WHEREAS, the executive officer of a municipality has the right and authority under Indiana law to enter into contracts on behalf of the municipal corporation; and WHEREAS, due to the exigencies of time, City of Carmel Mayor James Brainard executed that certain Arts Grant Program Agreement with the Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. ( "Contract "), attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A "; and WHEREAS, the City of Cannel Board of Public Works and Safety now desires to ratify the above actions of Mayor Brainard and to adopt the same as the act of the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Carmel, Indiana, that: 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The actions of Mayor James Brainard in executing the Contract are hereby ratified and such actions are hereby approved and adopted by the Board as its own. Approved and Adopted this g day of , 2012. CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety BY: 1\1 T P2Ese N James Brainard, Presiding Officer Date: Lori S. at : , Memb r ate: ? Mary Date: ATT n : urke, Member , / GA.° t-efLd-y e Tana Cordray, � � C�, clerk-Treasurer r�_k�Treasrn�er Date: I [cb:ns ordaac bass`nry documcros 'bpsc- rcsolutions'2OI24otifv mayor's signature - crt arts grant agrccmcnrdoc:7 /II /12]