2011-050 Agreement - Oro-Medonte Tennis ClubTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
BY -LAW NO. 2011 -050
A By -law to Authorize the Execution of an Agreement Between
The Township of Oro - Medonte and
The Oro - Medonte Tennis Club
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 224, as amended, states
that it is the role of Council to ensure that administrative practices and procedures are in
place to implement the decisions of Council;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to enter into an agreement with the Oro -
Medonte Tennis Club for utilization of the Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park Tennis
Courts, as documented in Motion No. C110323 -22;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro - Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement attached
hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By -law.
2. That the agreement shall remain in force until December 31, 2015, unless
terminated in accordance with the provisions contained therein.
3. This by -law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
BY -LAW READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME, AND PASSED THIS 6 T " DAY
OF APRIL, 2011.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE
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Schedule "A" to By -law No. 2011 -050
This Agreement made this j(0- day of ( , 2011
BETWEEN:
The Township of Oro - Medonte
(hereinafter called "the Township ")
- and -
The Oro - Medonte Tennis Club
(hereinafter called "The Club ")
WHEREAS The Club has the intention of utilizing the Horseshoe Valley
Memorial Park Tennis Courts, hereinafter referred to as "The Courts ";
AND WHEREAS all parties wish to clarify the conditions affecting use of the
courts;
NOW THEREFORE the parties hereto covenant and agree each with the other
as follows:
1. Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall be in force and effect from the time of court opening to
court closing approximately April 15 to October 31'% for a 5 year term
commencing in 2011 and subject to annual review.
2. Use of Facility
(a) In accordance with this Agreement the Club is hereby entitled to use The
Courts for their scheduled programming, events and league play.
(b) The Court facilities, which The Club shall be entitled to use for the duration of
this Agreement, shall include the following:
(i) The Tennis Courts
(ii) Storage Shed
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3. General Conditions of the Tennis Court Agreement
(a) The Recreation and Community Services Department may cancel this
Agreement upon notice at any time if The Club does not meet the
obligations set out therein including timely payment.
(b) The Club must comply with all Federal and Provincial laws and Township
By -laws, and with all Township policy and procedures.
(c) The Club is prohibited from selling or distributing articles in any facility
without prior written consent from the Director of Recreation and
Community Services. Exception: 1 Used equipment and Swap weekend
Date: TBA
(d) The Club agrees to follow all posted rules and regulations of the courts.
All activities must be conducted in a professional manner.
(e) The Club will be permitted to use the storage shed for storage of club
equipment. The use of this of the storage shed will at the risk of the club.
The Township will not be held liable for loss from damage, theft, or other.
(f) The Township will not provide maintenance such as rolling or squeegee of
the courts or any additional equipment requested by the club. This will be
a responsibility of the club.
(g) Club Times
— Club times shall be established as follows and advertised as
Club times for 2011:
Mondays
8am- 12pm
(2 courts)
5pm- 9pm
(2 courts)
Wednesday
8am- 12pm
(2 courts)
5pm- 9pm
(2 courts)
Fridays
8am- 12pm
(2 courts)
5pm- 9pm
(2 courts)
Saturday 8:00am- 11:00am (2 courts)
3:00pm- 6:00pm (2 courts)
Sunday 8:00am- 12:00pm (2 courts)
5:00pm- 9:00pm (2 courts)
All other times will be public time. Vacant courts during club times shall
be open to the public
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(h) The Club may request additional times for special events. The requests
must be made in writing providing a minimum of 14 days' notice to the
Director of Recreation and Community Services. The approval of the
times shall be at the discretion of the Director, Recreation and Community
Services.
(i) The Township reserves the right to alter club times to accommodate
Township programs or events by providing a minimum of 7 days' notice
to the Club.
(k) The club shall endeavor to provide membership priority to residents of the
Township
(j) The Club shall agree to fulfill all of its obligations in compliance with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, and further agrees to take
responsibility for any health and safety violation that may occur.
Furthermore, if the Township (or any of its agents, officers, directors, or
employees) shall be made a party to any charge under the Occupational
Health and Safety Act in relation to any violation of the said Act arising
out of this agreement, the Club shall indemnify and save harmless the
Township from any and all charges, fines, penalties, and costs that may be
incurred or paid by the Township.
4. Payment
(a) The Club hereby agrees to contribute an annual payment to the Municipality.
The payment will be kept in a facility replacement reserve fund for the tennis
courts maintenance or upgrade needs as determined by the township.
(b) Payment will be as follows:
a. 2011
$1500
b. 2012
$2500
c. 2013
$2500
d. 2014
$2500
e. 2015
$2500
Payment shall be made in installments commencing one month following the
season opening of the courts — 50% by June 1 and 50% by September 1
5. Keys
(a) The Township shall supply 6 keys to the Club's storage shed.
(b) Keys cannot be consigned to others unless The Club has obtained the prior
written approval of the Township.
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6. Court Locks
(a) The Courts will have a code locking system in place. The codes will be
changed regularly. Upon changing the codes, the Township will notify the
primary contacts for the club who will be responsible to notify its
membership.
7. Adherence to Legislation, By -laws and Policy
(a) The Club agrees to assure that its use of the courts, including the storage
shed, shall conform to all relevant Township by -laws and policy,
Provincial/Federal legislation and the regulations of the Liquor License
Control Board of Ontario.
8. Requirements Regarding Serving Alcohol:
(a) Compliance is required with the Township Municipal Alcohol Policy. The
Club will be held solely liable for injuries and /or damages arising from
failure to adhere to Township policy and regulatory requirements.
9. Record Keeping
The Club agrees to maintain an accurate count of participation numbers. The Club
agrees to maintain all necessary records for the duration of this Agreement and to
provide information relative to attendance and usage of courts to the Township
upon request.
10. Removal of Offending Patrons
Township employees shall have the right to refuse admission to any person or
persons to the courts, or may require that any person leave or be removed from
the courts.
11. Damage to the Premises
The Club agrees to assume responsibility for all costs relating to repairs to The
Courts and contents resulting from misuse of the facilities by The Club or its
guests.
12. Use of Township Symbol or Logo
The use of The Township symbol or logo is not permitted and is strictly
prohibited without written consent as per Township Policy POL- ADM -19.
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13. Accessibility Regulation
Contracted Employees, third party employees, agents and others that provide
customer service are legally responsible with the provisions outlined in Ontario
Regulation 429/07 with respect to training. The Club shall ensure that such
training includes, without limitation, a review of the purposes of the Act and
requirements of the regulation, as well as instruction regarding all matters set out
in the regulation. By signing this agreement, the Club has agreed to be in full
compliance with this regulation.
14. Insurance
Prior to execution of this Agreement by the Township, the Club shall provide
proof of liability insurance covering liability in a minimum amount of Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). The said insurance must be with an insurer
satisfactory to the Township, and the policy shall show loss payable to the
Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte and Club jointly.
15. Guarantee
(a) The Oro - Medonte Tennis Club, of the Township of Oro - Medonte, County
of Simcoe, hereby guarantees all and punctual payment of monies which
are, or may become due and owing to the Township by The Club in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(b) If The Club:
(i) shall fail to pay any of its installments for on -going usage or other
sums payable under this Agreement when due, and allow such
default to continue for fifteen (15) days following the giving by the
Township to The Club of written notice of such default; or
(ii) if The Club shall fail to perform any of the other covenants or
conditions in this Agreement or if The Club fails to observe or
perform any of the above, and allows any such default to continue
for fifteen (15) days following the giving by the Township to The
Club written notice of such default; then, the Term of this
Agreement may, at the option of the Township and without notice
to The Club, be terminated and the entitlements vested in The Club
and any and all other rights of The Club hereunder shall thereupon
immediately cease and expire as fully and with like effect as if the
entire term of the Agreement had elapsed.
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(c) If The Club shall default in the performance of any covenant (other than
any covenant to pay set fees) on its part to be performed under this
Agreement, and if such default shall continue for fifteen (15) days
following the giving by the Township to The Club written notice of such
default, the Township may enter upon the assigned rental premises and
shall not be liable to The Club for any loss or damage to The Club's
merchandise or business caused by acts of the Township, acting
reasonably in so remedying the default or neglect of The Club.
(d) If the Township at any time is compelled or elects to pay any sum of
money or do any act which would require payment of any sum of money
by reason of the failure of The Club to comply with any provisions of this
Agreement or if the Township is compelled or elects to incur any expense,
including legal fees, by reason of any default of The Club under this
Agreement, the sum or sums, including legal fees on a solicitor and client
basis, so paid by the Township with all interest, costs and damages shall
be deemed to be Additional Rent hereunder and shall be paid by The Club
to the Township forthwith upon demand and upon presentation of proof of
payment.
(e) If the Township shall re -enter or if the Agreement shall be terminated as
set out above, then payment shall immediately become due from The Club
and be paid up to the time of such re -entry or termination, together with
reasonable expenses of the Township.
16. Termination Upon Notice Without Cause
The Township shall have the right to alter /terminate this Agreement, in whole or
in part, at its sole discretion without liability upon:
(a) completion the Term of the said agreement or;
(b) upon annual review or;
(c) by providing 30 days written notice to the club
17. Termination Upon Notice With Cause
The Township may terminate this Agreement forthwith, without liability, and
without limiting any of its other rights or remedies, upon written notice to The
Club if:
(a) The Club is in breach of, or attempts to breach, any of its obligations under
this Agreement;
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(b) The Club is unable to pay its debts when due, subject to 15 (b) (i), or is
insolvent, is ordered or adjudged to be bankrupt, is placed in the hands of
a receiver, enters into any scheme or composition with her creditors, is
dissolved, liquidated or wound up, or makes any assignment for the
benefit of their creditors; or
(c) Either party is unable to carry out their obligations under this Agreement
by reason of a Force Majeure, meaning any bona fide delay or state of
affairs beyond the control of a party (other than as a result of financial
incapacity) which shall cause any party to be unable to fulfill or to be
delayed or restricted in the fulfillment of an obligation.
18. Assignment
The Club may not assign this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder or assign
or delegate any of its obligations hereunder without the prior written permission
of the Township. Any such assignment shall be null and void. This Agreement
and The Club's rights and obligations hereunder may be assigned by the
Township. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective and permitted successors and assigns.
19. Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between The Club and the
Township and supersedes any prior agreement, obligation, statement,
representation, understanding, warranty or communication, whether oral or
written. No waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be
binding unless it is in writing and signed by each of the parties.
20. Indemnification
The Township shall be under no liability whatsoever to any person, firm or
Corporation for any damages or injury, including death, to any person or persons
caused by or resulting from the use of the Courts by the Club, his servants or
agents, and Licensee shall, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, protect,
indemnify and forever save and keep harmless the Township, and / or its officers,
agents and servants, against any damage, penalty, fire claim, judgment, costs,
expense or charge suffered, imposed, assessed or incurred for any violation or
breach of any law occasioned by any act, neglect or omission of the Licensee or
his servants or agents.
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21. Notice
Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be given in writing
and shall be deemed to have been received (i) upon personal delivery, or (ii) five
days after being deposited in the Canadian mail system, whether by registered or
certified mail, express mail, or postage prepaid, where addressed to either party at
the addresses set forth herein. Either party may change its address for the purpose
of notice by giving written notice to the other party of such change.
Notice under this Agreement shall be provided to:
TO: OMTC
Attn: Jan Novak
8 Fairway Court, RR1
Shanty Bay, ON LOL 2LO
Telephone Number: (705) 790 4790 and / or 835 5985
AND TO: The Corporation of the Township of Oro - Medonte
148 Line 7 South, Box 100
Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
Attention: Director, Recreation and Community Services
Telephone Number: (705) 487 -2171 Extension 7237
Fax Number: (705) 487 -0133
SIGNED, SEALED and DELIVERED by the parties hereto:
Signed in the presence of: The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medon�_
Sign the nee of: The Oro - Medonte Tennis Club
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Per:
We have the authority to bind The Oro -
Medonte Tennis Club
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