080323 YMCA Agreement

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2023-08-22)

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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES 
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE AND 
THE NORTHWEST FAMILY YMCA 
 
 
THIS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made between the CITY OF EL MIRAGE, a 
municipal corporation of the State of Arizona (“City”), and VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN’S 
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, an Arizona nonprofit corporation, on behalf of the Northwest Family 
YMCA, and for purposes of this Agreement (“YMCA”). 
 
 
RECITALS 
 
WHEREAS, the City owns a multi-purpose recreational facility located at 12450 W Cinnabar 
Ave, El Mirage, Arizona (the “Center”); and 
 
WHEREAS, the YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to building self-esteem and 
enriching body, mind, and spirit for persons of all ages and economic levels and addresses  
community needs through wellness, leadership, and family-strengthening activities; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide its residents a facility for recreation, meeting space, 
and other traditional and progressive activities and health enrichment for general public 
wellness  and fitness; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City has recognized the experience and expertise of the YMCA in conducting 
programs for families at its branches in Maricopa County and adjoining counties, and in 
providing recreational and character-building programs for adults and youth; and 
 
WHEREAS, the residents of the City will derive substantial benefits from the activities and 
programs to be provided and conducted by the YMCA for YMCA members and program 
participants at the Center;  
 
WHEREAS, the YMCA has operated the Center since 2014, and the Parties mutually desire 
for the YMCA to continue to provide services, which include operating and managing the 
Center; and 
 
WHEREAS, the City and the YMCA agree to enter into this Agreement regarding the 
management and operations of the Center for recreational purposes; 
 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this 
Agreement, the City and the YMCA hereby agree as follows: 
 
 
Article I. 
DEFINITIONS 
 
Section 1.01 Recitals.  The Recitals are incorporated herein by reference. 
 
Section 1.02 Center. The building, commonly known as the City of El Mirage/YMCA 
Community Recreation Center, provides health and fitness programs for residents of the City 
and surrounding communities, and is a resource for the public to assemble and meet during 
regular operating hours.  The Center includes all parking lots, ball fields, and outdoor recreation 
facilities appurtenant to the property.  As manager of the facility (defined below), the YMCA will 
provide access and opportunity to services and programs administered by the YMCA, which are 
comparable to services at other YMCA facilities in the Maricopa County area, subject to the 
constraints of each site as may be applicable. The YMCA may charge reasonable fees, consistent 
with other facilities approved by the City, which shall not unreasonably withhold its approval.

Section 1.03 Director.  Director means City appointed liaison to the YMCA, typically 
department head level. 
 
Section 1.04 Emergency Repair.  Emergency Repair means any repair or replacement of any 
portion of the Facility (as defined below, that is the City’s responsibility) necessary to protect the 
public and the integrity of the building or its systems in a timely and reasonable manner. See 
also Section 3.14 below. 
 
Section 1.05 Scope of Services and Operations.  Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and 
incorporated for all purposes is the Scope of Services and Operations Exhibit and does not alter 
the terms of this Agreement (unless the parties also revise this Agreement), and to the extent 
that the Exhibit is inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement controls. 
 
Article II. 
TERM OF OPERATING AGREEMENT 
 
Section 2.01 Term. The term of this Agreement (“Term”) shall commence upon the date 
executed by the Parties regarding the Facility and shall expire on September 30, 2043. 
 
Section 2.02 Extension of Term. The parties may mutually agree to extend the Term of this 
Agreement for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each (“Extended Terms”) on the terms 
and conditions as provided in this Agreement unless otherwise mutually amended or modified. 
Either party may offer to extend the Term by providing written notice to the other party not less 
than one (1) year before the Term or Extended Term expires. The party receiving the offer to 
extend must accept the offer not less than sixty (60) days after receiving the offer to extend. The 
ability to extend the Term or Extended Term of this Agreement shall be null and void and of no 
force or effect if:  
 
(a) An uncured default exists under this Agreement on the date of extension offered by the 
offering party.  
 
(b) There exists on the last day of the Term or Extended Term an uncured default under this 
Agreement by the offering party. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, there shall 
be no right to extend the Term or Extended Terms of this Agreement except as expressly 
agreed to upon in writing by the parties. 
 
Section 2.03 Holdover.  Unless terminated earlier by either party pursuant to a right stated in 
this Agreement, this Agreement will expire without further notice when the  Term or Extended 
Term expires. Any holding over by YMCA after the Term expires will not constitute a renewal of 
the Agreement nor give YMCA any rights under the Agreement in or to the Premises. 
 
Section 2.04 Subsequent Facilities or Programming.  Should the City construct or otherwise 
utilize the services of another provider to supply services similar to those the YMCA provides 
under the terms of this Agreement, the YMCA shall, in its sole discretion and as and when it 
deems appropriate without waiving such right, have the right to terminate this Agreement and 
at such time will have no further obligation under same to the City. 
 
Article III. 
OPERATIONS 
 
Section 3.01  Operations in General 
 
(a) The YMCA agrees to manage and operate the Center professionally, efficiently, and 
businesslike, similar to other YMCA operations. 
(b) The Center will be available to all, regardless of race, creed, sex, marital status, 
national origin, political affiliation, or religious preference.

(c) YMCA will operate the Center under the direction of a Board specifically for the Center 
(the “Center Board”). The City shall be entitled to appoint one (1) representative to 
serve on the Center Board during the term of this Agreement. In addition, a 
designated City of El Mirage Council Member will be named ex-officio of the Center 
Board. 
(d) The YMCA will pay all expenses for the operations of the Center. Operations include 
all personnel, supplies, promotion, insurance, and miscellaneous materials necessary 
to serve members and guests who utilize the Center or participate in YMCA programs. 
In addition to any City and/or YMCA-provided subsidy of resident rates/fees/charges, 
the YMCA may provide scholarships and/or other forms of financial assistance for 
the programs or qualifying members as per established practice for all other YMCA 
facilities and members. The City and the YMCA shall publicize scholarships for 
membership and programs. 
(e) In complying with its obligations and responsibilities herein, the YMCA shall not 
knowingly employ or contract with any person(s) convicted of a sex crime, 
regardless of the age or sex of the victim, and shall not knowingly allow an employee 
of a contractor, or subcontractor to work on the premises who has been convicted 
of a sex crime. 
(f) It is the goal of the YMCA and City to maximize the usage of the Center, and in 
providing its services, the YMCA shall use the Center free from the requirement to 
pay any rent, similar charges, and fees. Neither the YMCA nor the City desires for 
the operations of the Center to require operating subsidy from the City to balance 
the annual operational costs of the Center. It is the understanding of the YMCA and 
the City that a correlation exists between the number of membership units 
maintained through a given year and the cost of operating the Center. In calendar 
years where the YMCA operations at the site result in net income/profit (before 
capital and debt charges) exceeding $250,000, the YMCA shall compensate the City 
$100,000 to be paid by April 1st following the end of the calendar year. The parties 
agree that the net income/profit does not include grant revenues. 
 
Section 3.02 User Fees, Programs Schedule, and Budget 
 
(a) The specific programming, user fees, and scope of services to be provided by the 
YMCA outlined in Exhibit A attached to this Agreement. Exhibit A may be revised from 
time to time as the parties see fit without altering the terms of this Agreement. The YMCA 
reserves the right to increase program fees, and reimbursement by the City will be 
increased accordingly. Prior to the end of November of each calendar year, the City 
shall submit to the YMCA for the following calendar year requested dates for 
scheduled City use of the Center. The City will be responsible for incidental costs 
associated with using the Center (i.e., lifeguards and janitorial). Usage of the Center 
for City events must be consistent with the YMCA’s programs. The YMCA shall 
consider the City's submitted information in preparing the annual schedule. 
(b) Prior to the end of November of each calendar year, the YMCA and the City shall 
discuss  proposed programs that will be mutually beneficial to the community.  The 
YMCA may produce a schedule for a seasonal brochure of programs available to the 
community.  The City will distribute this brochure through any, and all means 
necessary to promote recreational offerings to the general public. 
 
Section 3.03 Maintenance Obligations of YMCA 
 
(a) Annually, before the end of February, the City and the YMCA will meet at the 
Center and perform a facility walk-through. At that time, the City and the YMCA 
will outline all planned maintenance needs for the Center and agree to the 
responsibilities. A timeline will be developed, and both parties will formalize 
confirmation of the City and YMCA's responsibilities by July of each year.

(b) The YMCA agrees to maintain the Center and the moveable equipment provided 
within the Center, and all parts thereof, in good condition and repair and as safe a 
condition as its operation will reasonably permit and to make all repairs thereto 
which may be reasonably necessary for this purpose. It is the expectation and goal 
of both the YMCA and the City that the movable equipment maintenance, typical 
daily maintenance, preventative maintenance, Center finishes maintenance and 
replacement, and capital fixed asset maintenance repair and replacement will be 
completed in a timely, efficient manner (no longer than fourteen (14) days from the 
time of breakdown). 
(c) Moveable equipment/daily maintenance, preventative maintenance, and finish 
maintenance will be completed and funded by the YMCA. All capital fixed asset 
repairs, maintenance, and replacement will be completed and funded by the City. 
 
Article IV. 
USE OF PREMISES/OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY 
 
Section 4.01 Premises. In consideration of the mutual terms and covenants of this Agreement, 
YMCA has the right to occupy and jointly use with the City:  
 
(a) A 4.77-acre tract of land, more or less, as legally described in Exhibit B attached to this  
Agreement (Land). 
(b) Buildings, including the Facility, and improvements on the Land or to be constructed on 
the Land described in Exhibit B are collectively referred to as the “Premises.”  
 
Section 4.02 Permitted Use of Premises. YMCA may use the Premises only for the purpose of 
operating it for use by the public. YMCA will offer, conduct, and operate recreation, wellness, 
youth and family programs, and related activities, consistent with other YMCA facilities and 
Exhibit A. 
 
Section 4.03 Illegal Use Not Permitted. YMCA may not use any part of the Premises for any use 
or purpose that violates any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance of the United States, the 
State of Arizona, the County of Maricopa, or the City of El Mirage, or other lawful authority with 
jurisdiction over the Premises. 
 
Section 4.04 Janitorial Services and Housekeeping. The YMCA, at its sole cost and expense, 
shall provide daily janitorial and custodial service for the Facility.  
 
Section 4.05 Inspections. The City shall conduct periodic and regular inspections as may be 
required of the Facility to ensure that fire, safety, and sanitation regulations and other provisions 
contained in this Agreement or the City Code are being adhered to by the YMCA.   The City shall 
notify the YMCA of its findings, specifying any items needing attention. The YMCA agrees to grant 
the City the right to access the Facility for inspections during normal business hours, and after 
hours, with prior notice as may be necessary; provided, however, the City agrees to use best 
efforts not to interrupt or disrupt programs or services, and such inspection shall require the 
presence of a YMCA representative. Failure to conduct any inspections as may be required shall 
not operate as a waiver of the City’s right to conduct these inspections and shall not be 
considered a default of the terms of this Agreement. 
 
Section 4.06 Ownership of Equipment and Furniture.  The parties agree that all furniture, 
equipment, and fixtures are and shall remain the property of the YMCA. The YMCA, at its sole 
cost and expense, shall be responsible for the repair and/or replacement of this furniture and 
equipment during the term of the Agreement.

Section 4.07 Ownership of Building and Fixtures. The City shall own the Facility and all 
attached fixtures. The Facility and any other buildings, improvements, additions, alterations, and 
fixtures (except furniture, portable equipment, and trade fixtures) constructed, placed, or 
maintained on any part of the Premises during the Term are considered part of the real property 
of the Premises. They must remain on the Premises, and title to all permanent improvements on 
the Premises shall vest in the City. 
 
Section 4.08 Right to Remove Personal Property; Trade Fixtures. YMCA may, at any time while 
it occupies the Premises, or within a reasonable time thereafter, not to exceed ninety (90) days, 
remove personal property, furniture, machinery, equipment, or other trade fixtures owned solely 
by YMCA, in, under, or on the Premises, or acquired by YMCA, whether before or during the Term 
and any extension, this property is referred to as “YMCA Property.” On or before the date of 
expiration of this Agreement, YMCA shall vacate the Premises, remove all YMCA Property, repair 
any damage to any buildings or improvements on the Premises resulting from the removal, and 
restore the Premises to a condition reasonably satisfactory to the City. If the City or YMCA 
terminates this Agreement, YMCA shall vacate the Premises, remove the YMCA Property and 
restore the Premises within such time as the City shall reasonably designate, but in no event less 
than ninety (90) days. In either event, if YMCA shall fail or neglect to remove the YMCA Property 
within a reasonable time after the Agreement termination date, not to exceed ninety (90) days, 
and so restore the Premises, then the YMCA Property shall become the property of the City. 
Section 4.09 Maintenance and Repair. 
(a) City Obligations. Except for repairs required by YMCA under (b) below, the City will at all 
times during the Term, keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, the 
Premises, including the Facility and all other buildings and improvements erected on the 
Premises, in good state of appearance and repair (except for reasonable wear and tear) 
at the City’s sole expense including, without limitation, the structure, roof,  foundation, 
HVAC, electrical, plumbing and the parking area. Such maintenance and repairs will be 
made expeditiously and in the same manner as a person generally proficient in that 
industry or trade performing under similar circumstances. 
 
After City receives notice of needed repairs pursuant to (b) below, the City shall inspect 
the Facility within five (5) working days of notification to determine the extent of repair 
required. The City shall complete the repairs within ninety (90) days from the date of such 
notice. 
 
If the City is unable to initiate the repairs as required, the City shall notify the YMCA in 
writing, and YMCA may make and pay for repairs as approved in writing by the Director 
or designee. YMCA shall submit a request for reimbursement for the cost of an approved 
repair. The Director shall determine an approved repair and general maintenance as 
outlined in section (b) below. The City shall reimburse the YMCA for the approved repair 
within thirty (30) days. Needed repairs, as used in this subsection, exclude obligations of 
the YMCA in (b) below. For repair and/or replacement expenses less than or equal to 
$5,000, YMCA may make repairs or hire outside contractors but agrees to solicit at least 
one (1) bid and provide a copy of the bid to the City if requested. For repair and/or 
replacement expenses greater than $5,000 and less than or equal to $30,000, YMCA may 
make repairs internally and submit a written request for reimbursement or hire outside 
contractors based on the YMCA's determination of the best of three (3) bids. The City may 
request a copy of the bids solicited prior to reimbursement. For repair and/or 
replacement expenses greater than $30,000, the YMCA shall use existing standard 
purchasing procedures currently in place by the City of El Mirage for expenses more than 
$30,000. Upon approval by the Director, the City shall reimburse the YMCA for approved 
repairs or replacement.

(b) YMCA Obligations. At all times during the Term, the YMCA shall, at its sole cost and 
expense, make all regular and ordinary minor nonstructural building maintenance and 
repairs, including but not limited to painting, wallpaper, tile, general pool maintenance, 
and window glass replacement. Such repairs will be made expeditiously and properly. 
Further, the YMCA shall be responsible for the collection and proper disposal of trash, 
garbage, litter, and debris will be the responsibility of YMCA, at its sole cost and expense. 
 
YMCA shall neither commit nor allow to be committed any waste on the Premises nor 
shall YMCA maintain, commit or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance 
on the Premises or use the Premises for any unlawful purpose. 
 
Section 4.10 Emergency Repairs. 
(a) If the YMCA and City mutually agree that emergency repairs need to be undertaken 
immediately, the YMCA may undertake the necessary repair waiving the bidding 
requirements of Section 4.09(a), and the City shall be responsible for reimbursing the 
YMCA within thirty (30) days after receiving the invoice for same. The City will approve 
the emergency repair in writing to the YMCA as soon as possible, but at most within five 
(5) business days. 
 
(b) If the YMCA is unable to reach the City’s contact person and action is necessary to prevent 
further damage to the Facility or to prevent imminent danger or injury to persons, the 
YMCA may undertake the repairs required to cure the condition, and the City shall be 
responsible for reimbursing the YMCA for the reasonable cost of repairs within 
thirty (30) days of receiving the invoice for same. 
 
Article V. 
VEHICLE USE 
 
Section 5.01 Vehicles. The City agrees to lease vehicles for program participant transportation 
to the YMCA.  Participants include but are not limited to persons meeting the statutory 
requirements of the funding source of the associated vehicle.  The City shall maintain the list of 
vehicles to be leased. 
 
(a) Payments: YMCA shall pay the City as rent the sums outlined in Exhibit A. 
(b) Use: YMCA shall use the Vehicles solely for the transportation of Youth for field trips 
related only to the Northwest Valley Family YMCA's Spring, Summer, Fall, and\or Winter 
Youth Camp seasons (Youth Camp).  
(c) No warranties: Exclusive of original vehicle warranties and/or factory warranties that are 
in effect, City makes no representations, covenants, or warranties, express or implied, 
concerning the condition of any of the Vehicles, their delivery, or fitness for any particular 
purpose. The City shall not be held responsible for any actual, special, consequential, or 
otherwise damages arising from this Lease’s Leased Vehicles(s). 
(d) Vehicle maintenance: YMCA is responsible for all routine maintenance, including gasoline 
and other fluids, while Vehicles are in YMCA's possession. YMCA is responsible for any 
damage, vandalism, maintenance, and repairs while Vehicles are in YMCA’s possession or 
while parked at the NW Valley Family YMCA facility. YMCA shall return Vehicles to 
Landlord in the same condition they were obtained subject to normal wear and tear 
associated with using the vehicle. 
(e) Insurance: YMCA shall provide insurance, evidenced by a certificate issued to City, for 
such amounts and coverages as are satisfactory and approved by City, naming City, its 
employees, officers, and directors as additional insureds.

Article VI. 
AUDITING 
 
Section 6.01 Audits. YMCA agrees that the representatives of the City, or other authorized 
representatives of the City, shall have access to and the right to audit, examine, or reproduce any 
financial records of YMCA directly related to the performance under this Agreement. YMCA shall 
retain all such records for a period of three (3) years after final payment on this Agreement or 
until all audit and litigation matters that the City has brought to the attention of YMCA are 
resolved, whichever is longer, but in no event longer than four (4) years after the final payment 
on this Agreement. YMCA agrees to refund to the City any overpayments disclosed by any such 
audit. Should it be determined that the City under-paid the YMCA, such amount shall be paid to 
the YMCA within thirty (30) days after such knowledge of the underpayment.  Notwithstanding 
the foregoing, City shall, within thirty (30) days of learning of an overpayment to the YMCA, 
provide written notice to the YMCA.  Should the City fail to notify the YMCA of an overpayment 
in excess of three (3) months of the City learning of the same, the YMCA shall not be obligated to 
return such overpayment. 
 
Article VII. 
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 
 
Section 7.01 Insurance Required.   YMCA shall obtain and maintain the following types of 
insurance and minimum limits of coverage during the Term of the Lease of the Facility: 
 
(a) Workers' Compensation           
Statutory limits   
Employer's liability 
$100,000 
 
Each accident/occurrence 
$100,000 
 
Disease - each employee 
$500,000 
 
Disease - policy limit 
 
(b) Commercial General Liability   
$1,000,000 
 
Each occurrence 
$2,000,000 
 
Aggregate limit 
 
Coverage shall include but not be limited to the following: premises/Operating, independent 
contractors, products/completed Operating, personal injury, and contractual liability. 
 
Automobile Liability 
 
 
$1,000,000 
 
Each accident on a combined 
single limit basis 
 
A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "Any Auto,” defined as autos owned,  
hired, and non-owned. 
 
(c) Umbrella or Excess Liability  
$5,000,000 
 
Each occurrence 
$5,000,000  
 
Aggregate 
 
(d) Sexual Abuse and Molestation coverage is required if the care of a child is provided 
outside the presence of a legal guardian or parent; this coverage shall be written for a 
minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence. If this coverage is written on a stand-alone 
basis, the City shall be listed as an additional named insured. 
 
Section 7.02 Additional Insurance Requirements. 
 
(a) The City and its Officers, and Employees shall be named Additional Insured on the 
Automobile and Commercial General Liability policies. 
(b) Thirty days (30) prior written notice of cancellation or non-renewal is required. 
(c) Waiver of rights of recovery (subrogation) in favor of the City.

(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State 
of Arizona. Except for workers’ compensation, all insurers must have a minimum rating of 
A: VII in the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial 
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that 
required, prior written approval of the City’s Management is required. 
(e) If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella or Excess 
Liability insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability shall follow the form of 
the primary coverage. 
(f) Unless otherwise stated, all required insurance shall be written on the “occurrence 
basis.” Prior written approval from the City’s Management is required for any claims-
made policies. If coverage is underwritten on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date 
shall coincide with or prior to the date of the contractual agreement, and the certificate 
of insurance shall state that the coverage is claims-made and the retroactive date. The 
insurance coverage shall be maintained for the duration of the contractual agreement 
and five (5) years following the completion of the contractual agreement. An annual 
certificate of insurance submitted to the City shall evidence such insurance coverage. 
(g) The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to review the insurance requirements 
and to make reasonable adjustments to insurance coverages and their limits when 
deemed necessary and prudent by the City based upon changes in statutory law, court 
decision, or the claims history of the industry as well as of the contracting party to the 
City. The City shall be required to provide prior written notice of ninety (90) days prior to 
the effective date of such adjustment. 
(h) The City shall be entitled, upon request and without the expense, to receive copies of 
policies and endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable requests for deletion 
or revision, or modifications of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations, or 
exclusions except where policy provisions are established by law or regulations binding 
upon either of party or the underwriter on any such policies. 
 
Section 7.03 Minimum Coverage.  Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the 
minimum requirements and said requirement shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of the 
YMCA under the terms of this Agreement. YMCA shall procure and maintain, at its own cost and 
expense, any additional kinds and amounts of insurance that, in its own judgment, it deems to 
be necessary. 
 
Section 7.04 Premises Coverage. During the Term of this Agreement and at its sole cost and 
expense, YMCA shall at all times maintain in effect property and casualty insurance coverages 
insuring the Premises in an amount equal to at least 100% of the actual replacement cost thereof 
and providing protection against any peril generally included in the classification "Fire and 
Extended Coverage" or so-called "special form" coverage. The YMCA shall be the named insured 
under the policy, and the City shall be designated as Loss Payee. Such insurance must be payable 
to the YMCA and the City, as their interests may appear, and shall include a waiver of subrogation 
in favor of the City. YMCA shall deliver to City, upon City’s request, certificates of such insurance. 
In no event shall the City be responsible for damage to the Facility because of fire or other 
casualty or because of any other cause that could have been insured against under the terms of 
a standard fire and extended coverage insurance policy or policies. In the event of a casualty, if 
the YMCA reconstructs the Facility under Section 10.01, YMCA and City shall use all insurance 
proceeds to reconstruct the Facility. If the Facility is not reconstructed after a casualty, the YMCA 
and City shall proportionally share in the insurance settlement proceeds.

Article VIII. 
TAXES 
 
Section 8.01 Payment by YMCA.  YMCA will pay and discharge all taxes, general and special 
assessments, and other charges levied on or assessed against the Premises and all interests in 
the Premises and all improvements and other property on them during the Term and any 
extension, whether belonging to City or the YMCA. YMCA will pay all the taxes, charges, and 
assessments directly to the public officer charged with their collection before they become 
delinquent, and, to the extent permitted by law, YMCA will indemnify City and hold it harmless 
from all such taxes, charges, and assessments. YMCA may, in good faith at its own expense (and 
in its own name) contest any such taxes, charges, and assessments and must pay the contested 
amount, plus any penalties and interest imposed, if and when finally determined to be due. 
 
YMCA's failure to discharge any such tax, charge, or assessment when finally due within ten (10) 
days after the date YMCA receives City’s written notice shall constitute an event of default under 
Section 12.01. However, YMCA's financial obligation to City to liquidate and discharge such lien 
shall survive following termination of this Agreement and until such a time as the lien is 
discharged. 
 
Article IX. 
UTILITIES 
 
Section 9.01 Payment by YMCA.  The YMCA, at its sole cost and expense, will incur the cost to 
provide all gas, water, sewer, electric utilities (including solar power), network, and 
communication services for use by the YMCA at the Facility. 
 
 
 
 
Article X. 
RESTORATION 
 
Section 10.01   Damage or Destruction.  The City shall not be responsible, under any 
circumstances, for any damage to property belonging to YMCA, its members, employees, agents, 
contractors, subcontractors, invitees, licensees, or trespassers, which may be damaged, stolen, 
or destroyed, unless such damage, theft or destruction was caused by the City its, employees, 
agents, contractors, subcontractors, invitees, or licensees. If the YMCA causes the Facility or any 
other building or improvement constructed on the Premises is damaged or destroyed by fire or 
any other casualty, YMCA shall, within ninety (90) days from the date of the damage or 
destruction, begin to repair, reconstruct, or replace the damaged or destroyed Facility and 
pursue the repair, reconstruction, or replacement with reasonable diligence to restore the 
Facility to substantially the condition it was in before the casualty. But if beginning or 
completing this work is prevented or delayed by war, civil commotion, acts of God, strikes, 
governmental restrictions or regulations, interferences, fire or other casualties, or any other 
reason beyond the YMCA’s control, whether similar to any of those enumerated or not, the time 
for beginning or completing the restoration (or both) will automatically be extended for the 
period of each such delay. In lieu of reconstructing the Facility, the parties can mutually agree to 
declare this Agreement terminated, and the YMCA shall have no further obligation to provide 
services to the City contemplated by this Agreement. 
 
Article XI. 
INDEMNIFICATION 
 
Section 11.01  Liability of City. The City is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind to 
any person or property arising from any use of the premises (or any part of them) or caused by 
any defect in any building, structure, improvement, equipment, or facility on the premises 
(except as related to the City’s repair and maintenance obligations described in section 4.09 
above) or caused by or arising from any act or omission of YMCA, or of any of its agents, 
employees, licensees, or invitees, or by or from any accident, fire, or other casualties on the 
premises, or brought about by YMCA’s failure to maintain the premises in a safe condition.

Section 11.02  Indemnification. The parties agree to defend, indemnify and hold it, its officers, 
agents, servants, and employees, harmless against any claims, lawsuits, actions, costs, and 
expenses of any kind, including, but not limited to, those for property damage or loss and/or 
personal injury, including death that may relate to arise out of or be occasioned by  
 
(a) A breach of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. 
(b) Any negligent act or omission or intentional misconduct of it, its officers, agents, 
associates, employees, contractors or subcontractors related to the construction of a 
facility or the performance of this Agreement; and in the event of joint and concurrent 
negligence of both YMCA and City, responsibility, if any, shall be apportioned 
comparatively in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona. 
 
Section 11.03  Notification. Each party agrees to notify the other promptly upon the receipt of 
any claim or lawsuit brought in connection with any injury, death, or damages at the Center. Each 
party agrees to make its officers, agents, and employees available to the other at all reasonable 
times for any statements and case preparation necessary for the defense of any claims or 
litigation for which it may be responsible hereunder. YMCA shall place language in its contract 
with contractors that contractors shall notify the City as required by YMCA in this subsection. 
 
Section 11.04   Waiver of Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a 
waiver of any immunity or affirmative defense, which the City or YMCA may assert as to any claim 
of any third party. 
 
Section 11.05  Cause of Action. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner to 
create a cause of action for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement or to create 
any rights for the benefit of any person not a party to this Agreement not otherwise existing at 
law. 
Article XII. 
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES 
 
Section 12.01 Event of Default. The following shall be deemed events of default by YMCA under 
this Agreement: 
 
(a) YMCA fails to use the Premises for conducting and operating the Facility to offer, conduct, 
and operate recreation, wellness, and youth and family programs and related activities, 
consistent with other YMCA facilities. 
(b) YMCA makes a transfer in fraud of creditors or makes an assignment for the benefit of 
creditors. 
(c) YMCA vacates any substantial portion of the Premises for a period of longer than thirty 
(30) days unless YMCA can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that 
YMCA is making reasonable efforts to occupy said Premises. 
(d)  YMCA fails to comply with any other term, provision, or covenant of this Agreement that 
is material. 
(e) The City fails to perform any term, provision, or covenant of this Agreement that is 
material. 
 
Curing a Default.  If an event of default occurs, the non-defaulting party shall give written notice 
that describes the default in reasonable detail to the defaulting party. The defaulting party must 
commence curing such default within fourteen (14) calendar days after the time it receives the 
notice from the non-defaulting party and then complete the cure within ninety (90) days 
thereafter. If the nature of the defaulting party’s nonperformance is such that it cannot 
reasonably be cured within 90 days, then the defaulting party will have such additional periods 
of time as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances, provided the defaulting party 
immediately (A) provides written notice to the non-defaulting party and (B) commences to cure 
its nonperformance and thereafter diligently continues to completion the cure of its 
nonperformance.

Section 12.02 Other Remedies. Any termination of this Agreement as provided in this Article will 
not relieve a party from paying any sum or sums due and payable to the other party under this 
Agreement at the time of termination or any claim for damages then or previously accruing 
against a party under this Agreement. Each party’s rights, options, and remedies under this 
Agreement will be construed to be cumulative, and not one of them is exclusive of the other. A 
party may pursue any or all such remedies or any other remedy or relief provided by law, whether 
or not stated in this Agreement. 
 
Article XIII. 
RECORDS 
 
Section 13.01 Provision of Records. Every quarter, or at such intervals as may be requested, the 
YMCA shall provide the City digital copies of current Facility membership in the form of electronic 
statistics, e.g., itemized by zip code, family unit, or as reasonably specified by the City, as well as 
financial, operational and maintenance information related to the Facility and all other 
information reasonably deemed necessary by the City and the YMCA. 
 
Section 13.02 Public Records. YMCA acknowledges that City must comply with Arizona Revised 
Statutes Title 39 (Arizona Public Records Statutes or Statutes). Under the Statutes, this 
Agreement, and documents related to this Agreement, which are in City’s possession or to which 
City has access, are presumed to be public. The City may release these records to the public unless 
an exception in the Statutes or federal law or regulations applies to a document. The City agrees 
to keep information provided to the City that may contain personally identifiable information 
and other information confidential and shall not release such information, shall keep it secure, 
and preserve confidentiality. 
 
Section 13.03 Notice of complaints or violation reports. The YMCA shall promptly notify the City 
of any complaints or reports of violations of the law that have occurred at the Facility that are 
significant in nature and have a material effect on the Facility. 
 
Article XIV. 
NOTICES 
 
Section 14.01 Notices. Any notice, demand, request, or other communication hereunder given 
or made by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be delivered, 
whether actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, 
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties hereto at the 
respective addresses set out below, or at such other address as they may hereafter specify by 
written notice so given. 
 
If to City: 
 
City Manager  
City of El Mirage 
City Hall 
10000 N EL Mirage Road  
El Mirage, Arizona 85335 
With a copy to: 
 
If to YMCA: 
 
 
Valley of the Sun YMCA 
350 North 1st Avenue 
Phoenix, Arizona 85003 
Attn:  Chief Operating Officer 
 
With copy to: 
Harvey Law, PLLC 
7702 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 
Attn:  Travys Harvey, Esq.

Article XV. 
 GENERAL PROVISIONS 
 
Section 15.01 Interpretation. In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any 
provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and 
neither more strongly for nor against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this 
Agreement. 
 
Section 15.02 No Third-Party Rights. The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely 
for the benefit of the City and YMCA and any lawful assign or successor of the YMCA and are not 
intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. 
 
Section 15.03 Declared Emergency. In the event of a declared City, state, or federal emergency, 
the YMCA will immediately make the facility available for use as deemed necessary by the City in 
order to respond to the declared emergency. Should the declared emergency extend beyond 
seventy-two (72) hours, the City will seek reimbursement from federal, state, and/or local 
funding and compensate the YMCA for any lost revenue as a result of declared emergency use, 
to the extent funds are received from these sources. 
 
Section 15.04 Force Majeure. Each party to this Agreement agrees to excuse the failure of 
another party to perform its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that failure is caused 
by an event of Force Majeure. Force Majeure means acts and events not within the control of 
the party and which the party could not use reasonable diligence to avoid or prevent. Events of 
Force Majeure include acts of God, strikes, riots, sabotage, civil disturbances, epidemics, acts of 
domestic or foreign terrorism, lightning, earthquakes, fires, storms, floods, and landslides. Force 
Majeure does not include economic or market conditions, which affect a party’s cost, but not its 
ability to perform. The party invoking Force Majeure shall give timely and adequate notice to the 
other party of the event by telephone, or e-mail, and then the party must promptly provide 
written notice of the Force Majeure in the manner required by this Agreement. The party shall 
use reasonable diligence to remedy the effects of Force Majeure as soon as reasonably possible. 
If a party’s performance is delayed by the event of Force Majeure, the parties will mutually agree 
to extend the time for the completion of obligations by a period of time reasonably necessary to 
overcome the effect of the Force Majeure event. 
 
Section 15.05 Binding Covenants. Subject to the limitations contained in this Agreement, the 
covenants, conditions, and agreements made and entered into by the parties are declared to be 
for the benefit of and binding upon their respective successors, representatives, and assigns, if 
any. 
 
Section 15.06 Invalid Provision. It is agreed that, in the event any covenant, condition, or 
provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the 
invalidity of such covenant, condition, or provision shall in no way affect any other covenant, 
condition or provision; provided, however, that the invalidity of any such covenant, condition or 
provision does not materially prejudice either YMCA or City in connection with the rights and 
obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement.

Section 15.07 Assignment and Successors. YMCA may not assign, transfer or otherwise convey 
any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any party without the prior written 
consent of the City, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, conditioned 
on  
(a) The prior approval of the assignee or successor and a finding by the City Council that the 
proposed assignee or successor is financially capable of completing the construction and 
occupancy of Facility.   
(b) The proposed assignee or successor has executed a written agreement with the City 
under which it agrees to assume all covenants and obligations of the YMCA under this 
Agreement, in which case such assignee or successor shall thereafter be deemed “YMCA” 
for all purposes under this Agreement. An attempt to assign this contract without the 
consent of the YMCA shall be considered an event of default. 
 
Section 15.08 Applicable Laws. The laws of the State of Arizona shall govern this Agreement and 
the relationship created hereby. Venue for any action brought to interpret or enforce, or arising 
out of or incident to, the terms of this agreement shall be in Maricopa County, Arizona. 
 
Section 15.09 Severability of Provisions. If any of the provisions contained in this Agreement 
shall be held, for any reason, to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, 
illegality, or unenforceability shall be construed as such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision 
had never been in this Agreement. 
 
Section 15.10 Governmental Powers. It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the 
City does not waive or surrender any of its governmental powers. 
 
Section 15.11 Captions. Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference 
purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 
 
Section 15.12 Sole Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and only agreement of the 
parties respecting the services to be provided. 
 
Article XVI. 
Termination; Cancellation. 
 
Section 16.01 This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either party after providing 
one (1) year written notice from the terminating party. 
 
Section 16.02 For Cause.  If either party fails to perform any obligation pursuant to this 
Agreement and such party fails to cure its nonperformance as set forth in Sections 12.01 and 
12.02, such party will be in default.  In the event of such default, the non-defaulting party may 
terminate this Agreement immediately for cause and will have all remedies that are available to 
it at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the remedy of specific performance.  In the 
event of such termination for cause, payment shall be made by the City to the YMCA for the 
undisputed portion of its fee due as of the termination date. 
 
Section 16.03 Conflict of Interest.  This Agreement is subject to the provisions of Ariz. Rev. Stat. 
§ 38-511. The City may cancel this Agreement without penalty or further obligations by the City 
or any of its departments or agencies if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, 
securing, drafting, or creating this Agreement on behalf of the City or any of its departments or 
agencies is, at any time while this Agreement or any extension of this Agreement is in effect, an 
employee of any other party to this Agreement in any capacity or a vendor to any other party of 
this Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Section 16.04 Gratuities.  The City may, by written notice to YMCA, cancel this Agreement if the 
City finds that gratuities, in the form of economic opportunity, future employment, 
entertainment, gifts, or otherwise, were offered or given by YMCA or any agent or representative 
of the YMCA to any officer, agent or employee of the City for the purpose of securing this 
Agreement.  In the event this Agreement is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the 
City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover and withhold from 
YMCA an amount equal to 150% of the gratuity. 
 
Agreement Subject to Appropriation.  This Agreement is subject to the provisions of ARIZ. 
CONST. Art. IX, § 5, and ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 42-17106.  The provisions of this Agreement for 
payment of funds by the City shall be effective when funds are appropriated for purposes of this 
Agreement and are actually available for payment.  The City shall be the sole judge and authority 
in determining the availability of funds under this Agreement, and the City shall keep YMCA fully 
informed as to the availability of funds for this Agreement.  The obligation of the City to make 
any payment pursuant to this Agreement is a current expense of the City, payable exclusively 
from such annual appropriations, and is not a general obligation or indebtedness of the City.  If 
the City Council fails to appropriate money sufficient to pay the amounts as set forth in this 
Agreement during any immediately succeeding fiscal year, this Agreement shall terminate at the 
end of the then-current fiscal year, and the City and the YMCA shall be relieved of any subsequent 
obligation under this Agreement. 
 
EXECUTED this ______day of August 2023. 
 
 
 
 
 
CITY OF EL MIRAGE 
THE VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN  
CHRISTIAN’S ASSOCIATION

EXHIBIT “A” 
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND OPERATIONS 
 
Purpose 
 
This document outlines the general scope of services for the Northwest Family YMCA 
(YMCA) between the City of El Mirage (City) and the YMCA.  This document is fluid and is intended 
to be altered when necessary to ensure proper fulfillment of the intent of the Agreement. As 
such, the City and YMCA will meet regularly to review this document, verify resident/employee 
status, and make changes per section 3.02 of the Agreement. 
 
The City does not operate an internal department dedicated to recreational services.  It 
is the goal of the City to have the YMCA act as the City’s recreation partner.  In acting as the City’s 
recreation partner, the general areas of responsibility of the YMCA include and are not limited to 
personnel, administration, utilities, and general facility maintenance as detailed in the 
Agreement. 
 
This document is divided into three sections: programming, user fees, and transportation.   
The programming section provides a list and description of all recreational offerings from the 
YMCA.  The user fees section details the allocation of costs to the YMCA, City, and residents. The 
transportation section outlines permitted use of City vehicles. 
Programming 
 
Programming is defined as the type of recreational program the YMCA offers.  
Programming includes recreational activity, age group, and location.  For this document, the 
following 
program 
information 
has 
been 
taken 
from 
the 
YMCA’s 
website: 
https://valleyymca.org/programs-and-activities/.   
 
Administration of Gateway Park Sports Fields: YMCA is responsible for all administrative 
duties related to reserving and using the sports fields at Gateway Park. The YMCA shall retain the 
first right of refusal to reserve the sports fields at Gateway Park. Revenues collected from the 
reservation and use of the sports fields at Gateway Park shall be recorded and documented by 
the YMCA and be available for review at the request of the City. 
 
To ensure similar availability of the recreation programs, the City and YMCA will also 
review and compare similar documents from neighboring cities.

Table A1 – YMCA Seasonal Programming List 
 
Northwest Valley Family YMCA 
Seasonal Program List* 
Program 
Location 
Facility Day Pass (all-inclusive) 
Youth sports leagues (ages 3-18) 
Recreational Volleyball 
YMCA 
Competitive Volleyball 
YMCA 
Recreational Basketball 
YMCA 
Competitive Basketball 
YMCA 
Recreational Soccer 
Gateway Park 
Itty Bitty Sports 
Gateway Park 
Teen classes (ages 13-17) 
Youth and Government 
YMCA 
Leaders Club 
YMCA 
Lifeguard Training 
YMCA 
Adult sports 
Soccer 
Gateway Park 
Volleyball 
YMCA 
Healthy Living Programming 
Group Fitness Classes 
(Zumba, Yoga, Etc.) 
YMCA 
 Personal Training 
YMCA 
Aquatics 
Swim Lessons 
YMCA 
Swim Team 
YMCA 
Open Swim 
YMCA 
 
* Subsidized programs are subject to change by written agreement of the City 
 Administration and the YMCA.

User Fees 
 
User fees are defined as the costs associated with providing recreation programming.  
User fees are allocated between the YMCA, City, and residents. City discount is for El Mirage 
residents and City employees only.  Residents must show verification of residency.   The table 
below outlines the current cost distribution.   
 
As a result of inflation and the increased cost of doing business, the YMCA reserves the 
right to increase membership and program fees and will communicate such increase to the City 
ninety (90) days in advance of such adjustments. The table below outlines the current cost 
distribution. 
 
Table A2 – User fee cost distribution (individual and family membership example) 
 
 
 
Individual Membership (includes Senior, Adult, Young Adult, Youth/Teen) 
Monthly 
Annual 
Cost/Discount 
Percentage 
City Cost 
$    21.87 
$        262 
52% 
YMCA Discount 
$      8.75 
$        105 
20% 
Resident Cost (Individual) 
$    11.28 
$        135 
28% 
 
Family Membership (Includes Family  & Couple) 
 
 
Monthly 
Annual 
Cost/Discount 
Percentage 
City Cost 
$    47.79 
$        573 
52% 
YMCA Discount 
$    18.38 
$        221 
20% 
Resident Cost (Family) 
$    25.73 
$        309 
28% 
 
 
Annual City Contribution – based on the information in Table A2, the City’s annual 
subsidy of the YMCA would be participation based, with no minimum requirement.  The number 
of members is directly related to the amount of annual subsidy.  Three participation 
scenarios/examples have been outlined below. 
 
 
Table A3 – Annual City Subsidy (based on memberships) 
City Contribution per Number of Members  
(Individual - includes Senior, Adult, Young Adult, Youth/Teen) 
250 
500 
1000 
$           65,622 
$         131,245 
$         262,489 
 
City Contribution per 
Number of Members (Family & Couple) 
250 
500 
1000 
$         143,364 
$         286,728 
$         573,456 
 
 
Individual resident program registration discount (subsidy) – in addition to the 
membership subsidy outlined in Table A2, the City would also offer a $20 resident discount for 
individual program registration regardless of YMCA membership to be reimbursed to YMCA. 
Discount applies to programs listed in Table A1. 
 
Invoicing - Monthly invoices will be sent to the City detailing membership levels, program 
participation, corresponding contribution amounts, and individual resident program registration 
discounts.

Transportation 
 
The YMCA shall to the City pay five dollars ($5.00) per month, per vehicle for the use of 
City vehicles.  The amount due will be subject to any federal, state, and local taxes applicable at 
the time of payment. 
 
Payment of the amount due by the YMCA shall initially be owed to the City upon delivery 
of each vehicle and/or unit of equipment and then every month thereafter.

EXHIBIT “B” 
Property Description 
 
Purpose 
 
The purpose of this document is to detail the City property referenced in the Agreement between 
the City of El Mirage and the Northwest Valley YMCA.  The document contains a legal 
description of the property and an aerial layout (April 2023). 
 
Legal Description of Property

Aerial Layout