Big Easy MOU
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Agenda item: Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Croton Business Council related to the "Big Easy on the Hudson" event.
Resolution, 3 pages. Attached to agenda item: “Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Croton Business Council related to the "Big Easy on the Hudson" event.” (Text recovered by OCR — may contain errors.)
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Also attached to this agenda item:
March 13th Resolution 55-2024 Big Easy MOU
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CROTON BUSINESS COUNCIL AND THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON
FOR BIG EASY ON THE HUDSON
This AGREEMENT dated__3.\(L— 2024 bevy say Croton
Business Council, with offices at es udson, New York
10520, and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, a New York municipal corporation with offices at
1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York 10520 ("Village").
WITNESSETH, that the Croton Business Council is desirous of holding the "Big Easy on the
Hudson” festival, an event which expects to have attendance of three thousand (3,000)
attendees, in a Village park, specifically Vassallo Park and the adjacent parking lot, hereinafter
jointly referred to as the “Park”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the conditions and covenants contained herein, it is
hereby agreed as follows:
1. PURPOSE — The Village hereby agrees to permit the Croton Business Council use of the Park
on May 11, 2024, from 12 noon until 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding the “Big Easy on the
Hudson" festival (the "Event”). The Croton Business Council may setup for the Event on the
same day of Event beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Croton Business Council may engage in
breakdown of the event from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In the case of forecasted inclement weather, the Event may be moved to May 18, 2024, at the
same times listed above. Such a decision to make use of the Event rain date shall be made no
later than 36 hours before the Event is scheduled to take place.
In case park conditions prevent the Event from taking place in the Park, both parties agree to
move the Event to the backup location of Grand Street, between Mount Airy Road and Old Post
Road South. Such decision shall be made no later than three (3) days before the Event is
scheduled to take place.
2. COSTS AND FEES —The Croton Business Council agrees to pay the Village for the following
services and costs associated with holding this Event in the Park: Department of Public Works
services at a total cost of $3,964.20, Croton Police Department services at a total cost of
$5,031.90, and a refundable security deposit in the amount of $500.00. The total cost due to the
Village for all fees is $9,496.10.
The total payment shall be paid to the Village on or before April 22, 2024. Failure to pay on or
before the scheduled date will void the permit.
In the case of the Event being moved to the backup location of Grand Street, the Croton
Business Council agrees to pay the Village for the following services and costs associated with
holding this Event: Department of Public Works services at a total cost of $6,426.30, Croton
Police Department services at a total cost of $5,031.90, and a refundable security deposit in the
amount of $500.00. The total cost due to the Village for all fees is $11,958.20. If the decision is
made to move the Event to Grand Street, the Croton Business Council shall remit the amount of
$2,462.10 to the Village at that time.
Payment for the Department of Public Works Police Department services and costs, and
security deposit shall each be made payable to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson by two (2)
separate checks,
The refundable security deposit in the amount of $500.00 must be made payable by separate
check to the Village. Said security deposit is due upon the execution of this Agreement.
In the event that additional Department of Public Works/or Police Department services
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become necessary during the event as a result of larger than anticipated number of attendees, the
Village will bill the Croton Business Council within fourteen (14) days following the Event with
said additional fees proportionally based on the number of Public Works and Police staff to the
size of the Event. The Croton Business Council shall remit payment to the Village within twenty
(20) days thereafter.
All payments shall be made to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, Attn. Village Manager, 1 Van |
Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. ° |
3. EQUIPMENT & SETUP — The Village shall make available its mobile stage for use by the
Croton Business Council during the Event at no charge. The Village shall also make available ,
those tables, chairs and tents in its possession during the Event at no charge. The Village shall |
also make available garbage cans and recycling bins for use during the Event at no charge. |
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If requested by the Croton Business Council, the Village will arrange for the delivery of |
portable toilets (port-a-sans) for use during the Event. The cost of such rental shall be borne by |
the Croton Business Council.
The Croton Business Council shall be responsible for assigning vendor spaces for the Event.
4. INSURANCE — The Croton Business Council agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to maintain
and produce evidence of insurance coverage naming the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as an
additional insured against liability for bodily injury and death, and property damage in
accordance with Schedule A - “Minimum Insurance Requirements for Village of Croton-on-
Hudson.”
The Croton Business Council acknowledges that failure to obtain such insurance on behalf of
the Village of Croton constitutes a material breach of contract and subjects it to liability for
damages, indemnification and all other legal remedies available to the Village of Croton. The
user is to provide the Village of Croton with a certificate of insurance, evidencing the above
requirements have been met. The failure of the Village of Croton to object to the contents of the
certificate or the absence of it shall not be deemed a waiver of any and all rights held by the
Village of Croton.
5. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES- The Croton Business Council has indicated intent to sell and/or
serve alcoholic beverages during the above-mentioned Event on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The
Croton Business Council expressly agrees that no alcohol shall be sold or served after 6:00 p.m.
The Village requires the Croton Business Council to obtain a New York State Liquor Permit and
provide proof of such permit on or before April 26, 2024, two (2) weeks prior to this Event. The
Croton Business Council agrees to not sell, deliver, serve or give any alcoholic beverages to any
person, actually or apparently under the age of twenty-one (21) years during this Event. The
Croton Business Council agrees not to sell, deliver, serve or give any alcoholic beverages to any
person who appears to be intoxicated during this Event.
6. PERMITTED USES — The permitted Event set forth in this Agreement constitutes the only
event authorized by this Agreement between the Croton Business Council and the Village on
May 11, 2024.
7. INDEMNITY AND RELEASE - The Village shall have no responsibility for any portion of the
Event, including, but not limited to, any liability for theft or vandalism to any property
belonging to, or installed by participants of the Event.
The Croton Business Council shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Village harmless against
any and all claims, actions, proceedings, and lawsuits in connection with or arising out of this |
Agreement, |
8. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT - The Croton Business Council is hereby prohibited
from assigning, transferring, conveying, subletting or otherwise disposing of this Agreement or
the right, title, or interest in this Agreement. Any such assignment or attempted assignment shall
be void.
9. GOVERNING LAW — This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws
of the State of New York, without application of its conflicts or choice law rules and shall be
construed without the aid of any presumption or other rule of law regarding construction against
the party drafting this Agreement or any part of it. No action shall be commenced or maintained
by either party in connection with this Agreement, except in a court of competent jurisdiction in
Westchester County, State of New York.
10. SEVERABILITY — If any provision, or part thereof, of this Agreement is judicially declared
: invalid, void, or unenforceable, each and every provision, or part thereof, nevertheless shall
continue in full force and effect, and the unenforceable provision shall be changed or interpreted
so as best to accomplish the objectives and intent of such provision within the limits of
applicable law.
11. NOTICES — All notices, requests or other communications under this Agreement shall be in
writing, and shall be sent to the parties at their addresses listed below and shall be deemed to
have been duly given on the date of service if sent by electronic mail (provided a hard copy is |
sent in one of the manners specified below), or on the day following service if sent by overnight
delivery service with next day delivery with written confirmation of delivery, or five (5) days
after mailing if sent by first class, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The
attomeys for any party shall be authorized to give notices on behalf of such party. Each party is
required to notify the other party in the above manner of any change of address.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT — This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, regarding the subject matter hereof. This
Agreement shall be modified or amended only in writing signed by both parties.
12. CAPTIONS — The captions are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the
provision of this Agreement.
13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS - The terms and provisions of this Agreement are binding on
and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns.
14. AUTHORITY — The parties executing this Agreement on behalf of the Village and the Croton
Business Council represent and warrant that they have the authority from their respective
governing bodies to enter into this Agreement and to bind their respective entity to all the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the respective parties have hereunto set their hands and seals on the
day and year first written above.
THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON CROTON BUSINESS COUNCIL
OF ad ev \ pen
Bryan Healy, Village Manager Toni Senecal, Director
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