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Art Grant - Internatoinal Talent/13,920 .6 --OF ly iyry¢ ARTS GRANT PROGRAM rot% .AGREEMENT " A ocrtt This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement")-�enteredp into by and between the City of Carmel (the "City") and �,1�'�t? V Stn. l e kt W{ I c.L1 P,t1.1.l A Cq ci (the "Grantee"), is executed pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. In co ideration of those mutual undertakings and covenants, the parties agree as follows: 1. That on behalf of Grantee, a not-for-profit corporation, i,TQtB-Cca 1C OITh I OVA t an authorized representative of Grantee, have applied for a City of Cannel ("Grantor") Arts Grant, said application attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit"A." 2. Grant Agreement. The City, after review and recommendation by the Mayor and by the City Council, agrees to grant $ 13 , 920 . 00 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: k\ A. This Agreement must he 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. An application and 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 wider 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, including IRS Form 990 for the previous calendar year or the attached Affidavit (EXHIBIT E); 6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F); 7. A Year End Report from the previous year IF Grantee received an Arts Grant from the City of Carmel in the previous calendar year, pursuant to paragraph 7 herein (EXHIBIT G). 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 fiords 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 ("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 2 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. 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, upon request, 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. The Grantee agrees to provide documentation to the City that he/she/it has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program. 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 compensated officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The 3 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 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 WFIEROF,/the parties hereto havemade and executed this Agreement as follows: I A'fel h,G +?o11--a'� Iale44 t C/,C L�l7Grantee") By: l R.� Cr-wCl l��Qn-cGt J`U�4-- //ll-- /1t'�' � � �� � Printed Name of Officer: al Cwva. /& 1i 4frPV'4" Title: Vr&e.c-UG6Yr2 attellar Date: 2/l1//1 DO CITY F CARMEL ("Grantor") By: � James Brainard, May r t/ Date: U� 2 8 / 7 ATTEST: • !!� Date: 1 If you have any question concerning the City of Carmel's 2014 Arts Grant Program,grant writing,guidelines or application materials,contact: Sharon Kibbe,City of Cannel,One Civic Square,Cannel,IN 46032,Phone:317-571-2483,skibbe(dcarmel,in env. 4 XHIBIT A Exhibit "A" An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds APPLICANT: Name of organization: Itrfre/rctec-tt L `ra44vf ACciontr Address: I fE! fl-91,{eat4.CP - ntb-cowa 2-ot1-j It! H 6 22 Telephone: JO-8Ih-938I Fax: 311 -Fi -932 i (cA'u T"f) Contact Person: T0.,ta cLwA. W.oynctrtWa. Email: tcctii nyvi.A-C 13 �h t car. corn- APPLICATION APPLICATION AMOUNT: $ 20, 000 No110 exceed 1/3 of previous calendar year revenue/income DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS: 197tavvvt: �r t l 01 , p txi �-vt-a ot m cue Vsa- 3 s o,r"c4vE. U -el -f rivitAA, rniA, o reAk . 1 eevS Ue i S �� ow-0 \-Cs Q—h te714 ot/110 / Bv: 1'c� � efrinefrrI°v/— Printed Name of Officer: erc & 2 h cL ROM Q r�Va- Title: e C A 6l ve Date: .21a6 I iy (Additional pages may be added to Exhibit"A") 5 WTER.c3, k I INTERNATIONAL TALENT ACADEMY <Yerforming Arts Scfzoo(for Children antiJ4 Adults February 25, 2013 Mayor Jim Brainard International Talent Academy Carmel Arts Advisory Committee 1153 Aqueduct Way City Hall, Third floor Indianapolis, IN 46280 One Civic Squire Carmel, IN 46032 Dear Mayor Brainard and Carmel Arts Advisory Committee: I am writing on behalf of the International Talent Academy (ITA), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. We are dedicated to performing arts education of young children and their parents through uniquely designed international programs with emphasis on early brain development. Enclosed, please find our mission statement and a description of the organization, a 2013 annual report, a copy of the IRS letter confirming our non-profit status, 2014 budget, financial statements, articles of incorporation, and a letter requesting funds specifically for our organizational and teaching development. ITA respectfully requests $20,000.00 in support of the organization's growth and development. The funds will be allocated as follows: $15,000.00— Current Program Operations/Continued Marketing/Hiring and training new teachers $3,000.00—New Program Development (and purchase of necessary materials) $2,000.00—Facility rent, lease of 3 pianos, and other necessary technology equipment Thank you and the Carmel Arts Advisory Committee for your consideration of this good faith request from the International Talent Academy. If you require any further information, I would be happy to provide it. Your support is greatly appreciated! Sincerely, . • Tatyana Komarova, Executive Director Board of Directors International Talent Academy • Tel/Fax (317)815-938 I E-mail:Tatyana@Internationaltalentacademy.org www.InternationalTalentAcaderny.org ITA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.Tax ID#20-4369460.