Agreement

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2022-11-22)

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FIELD DONATION AGREEMENT 
This FIELD DONATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by 
and between Fiesta Events, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation (“Foundation”) and the CITY 
OF GLENDALE (“Recipient”). Foundation and Recipient are sometimes hereinafter individually 
referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” 
RECITALS 
WHEREAS, as part of its charitable mission, the Foundation assists and supports the 
greater Phoenix metropolitan community by, among other things, donating football fields to 
community based organizations, such as Recipient. 
WHEREAS, the Parties enter into this Agreement to memorialize the donation described 
herein, for use by Recipient for community youth and amateur sports and recreational activities. 
WHEREAS, Recipient acknowledges and agrees Foundation will have no further or 
ongoing obligations or liabilities with respect to the donation described herein. 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained 
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the 
Parties acknowledge to be adequate and satisfactory, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 
COVENANTS 
1.
Accuracy and Incorporation of Recitals.  The accuracy of the Recitals is hereby
acknowledged and such Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. The Recitals are a 
material consideration to the Foundation in entering into this Agreement.  Recipient acknowledges, 
confirms, and agrees that the Recitals set forth above are true, accurate and correct, and the Recitals 
are incorporated into these Covenants without any difference or distinction between the two (2) 
segments of this Agreement. 
2.
Term. This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall expire
on March 31, 2028, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (the 
“Term”).  
3.
Donation. Foundation will donate to Recipient its 2022-2023 Cactus Bowl
(currently known as the “Guaranteed Rate Bowl”) Field (the “Field”), a scoreboard (the 
“Scoreboard”) and other sports equipment (at Foundation’s sole discretion), as well as applicable 
installation of the same (all collectively, the “Donation”).  At Foundation’s sole discretion, the 
Scoreboard may contain the Foundation’s name and/or logo. The approximate value of the 
Donation is $175,000.00. The Donation shall be called the “Fiesta Bowl Field”. 
4.
Donation Location. The Field will be installed at O’Neil Park located at 6448 West
Missouri Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301 (the “Location”).

5.
Installation and Dedication Dates. The installation of the Field will begin and be
completed in January 2023 (exact dates TBD). The Field dedication ceremony will be mutually 
agreed to in writing (anticipated in March of 2023).  
6.
Recipient’s Acknowledgements, Representations, and Warranties.  Recipient
acknowledges, represents and warrants to Foundation, with the express understanding that, but for 
the truth of such acknowledgement, representations and warranties, Foundation would not enter 
into this Agreement, which representations, warranties and covenants shall continue in full force 
and effect through and following the Term of this Agreement, that: 
a.
Foundation’s Limited Responsibility.  The Foundation’s sole responsibility
related to this Donation shall be the Donation and installation of the
Donation, as applicable at the Location.  The Foundation shall have no other
or further responsibility, obligation, and/or liabilities related to the
Donation, including without limitation no obligation for or related to the
management, maintenance, and/or use of the Donation.
b.
Field Maintenance, Management, and Repair. The Parties agree and
understand that the City of Glendale through  the City of Glendale’s Public
Facilities, Recreation and Special Events at its sole cost and expense, shall
manage, operate, maintain, repair and insure (or cause to be managed,
operated, maintained, repaired and insured) the Donation (including, but not
limited to the Field and Scoreboard) in such a manner as to be and remain
in compliance with any and all applicable laws, regulations, and good
operating practices over the course of the useful life of the Donation.
Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the Field has a minimum useful life
of five (5) years. Foundation shall have no obligation, financial or
otherwise, to manage, maintain, repair, or insure the Donation (including,
but not limited to the Field or Scoreboard) in any way.
Further, during the Term, Recipient shall provide (or cause to be provided) 
Foundation with an annual recap as to the sustainability of the Donation, 
including any relevant updates, impact and photos. 
c.
No Warranty.  The Donation, including the Field, but with the exception of
the Scoreboard, and any and all related materials/equipment, are not
covered by any maintenance plans or warranties. The Scoreboard is
warranted by Daktronics for a maximum period of five (5) years, but
Foundation shall have no responsibility for or concerning any claim(s) that
may be made to Daktronics.
d.
Insurance. Recipient, as appropriate shall maintain appropriate types and
amounts of insurance, including liability insurance, and with the terms and
conditions sufficient to fully cover all losses related to or in any way arising
out of the Donation (including but not limited to the Field and  Scoreboard).
The Recipient shall name the Arizona Sports Foundation, Valley of the Sun

Bowl Foundation, Fiesta Events, Inc. and The Arizona College Football 
Championship Foundation as additional insureds and notice parties for all 
such insurance policies, which insurance policies must include a Waiver of 
Subrogation. 
e.
Foundation Logos. Recipient may use the Foundation’s Charity logo and/or
Foundation’s likeness with Foundation’s prior written consent.
7.
Indemnification/Release of the Foundation. Recipient and City of Glendale
Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events and its respective agents, officers, directors, 
members, predecessors, successors and assigns (individually and collectively “Releasor”),  hereby 
voluntarily, knowingly, unconditionally, and irrevocably, with specific and express intent,  agrees 
to fully indemnify, defend, hold harmless, discharge, waive and release Arizona Sports 
Foundation, Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation, Fiesta Events, Inc. and  The Arizona College 
Football Championship Foundation and each of its parents, partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, and 
each of their respective partners, affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, members, managers, 
employees, shareholders, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, as well as 
any sponsors or promotors of the Donation (collectively “Indemnified and/or Released Parties”), 
for, from, and against any and all claims, liens, demands, lawsuits, causes of actions, damages, 
controversies, offsets, obligations, losses, and liabilities (including costs and expenses for defense) 
of every kind and character whatsoever, in law or equity, whether know known or unknown, and 
whether contingent or matured, liquidated or unliquidated, vested or contingent, choate or 
inchoate, including, without limitation, any action, omission, misrepresentation or other basis of 
liability founded either in tort or contract and duties arising thereunder, that the Releasors, or any 
one or more of them, has had in the past, or now has, or may have in the future, by reason of any 
matter, cause or thing set forth in, related to or arising out of or in any way connected with this 
Agreement, the Donation (including, but not limited to the Field and  Scoreboard), or the 
installation of same, including the personal injury or death, or damage to or loss of property in 
connection with the Donation and/or the use of the Field and/or the Scoreboard.  Recipient 
acknowledge and agrees that the foregoing release is a material inducement to the Foundation’s 
decision to make the Donation and enter into this Agreement and has been relied upon by the 
Foundation.   This indemnity and release provision shall survive the execution and termination 
and/or expiration of this Agreement.  
8.
Assignment. Recipient shall not assign or otherwise transfer any portion of this
Agreement without the Foundation’s express prior written consent. The rights and obligations of 
the Foundation may be assigned to any successor and specifically assumes all obligations of the 
Foundation under this Agreement. The Foundation shall be released from all obligations under this 
Agreement if such an assignment occurs.  
9.
Licenses/Permits. Recipient, as appropriate, shall be responsible for procuring all
required licenses and permits as governed by the State of Arizona and federal law, as relates to the 
installation and/or use of the Donation.

10.
Compliance with Laws. Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable city, state,
or federal statutes, rules, and regulations with respect to the use of the Donation as contemplated 
in this Agreement.   
11.
No Hazardous Conditions. Recipient represents and warrants that the Location
shall be free of asbestos, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste materials, and that the Location 
does not pose any unusual or hidden risks or hazards. Recipient furthers agree to indemnify and 
hold the Indemnified and/or Released Parties (as described above) harmless from any and all 
liability associated with any exposure to such hazardous materials or damages resulting from any 
hazardous or harmful conditions.  
12.
Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Arizona pertaining to the contracts made 
and to be performed entirely in the State of Arizona without regard to any otherwise applicable 
principles of conflicts of laws. Recipient hereby submits to the jurisdiction and venue in Maricopa 
County, Arizona and agrees that any and all pending and future litigation, arbitration or bankruptcy 
proceedings arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be commenced and litigated in the 
Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa, or the Arizona Federal 
District Court, as appropriate. The parties irrevocably consent to jurisdiction and venue in such 
court for such purposes and agree not to seek transfer or removal of any action commenced in 
accordance with the terms of this Section.  
13.
Confidentiality. Foundation and Recipient agree that all of the terms of this
Agreement shall be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any individual or entity, 
excluding the parties’ respective parents, general partners, limited partners, subsidiaries, 
successors, assigns, joint venturers, officers, directors, employees, and agents in their individual 
and representative capacities and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of 
them, unless required by law.  
14.
Consent. Whenever the consent or approval of the Foundation is requested, such
consent may be granted or withheld in the Foundation’s sole discretion, unless otherwise 
specifically stated.  
15.
Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed
or deemed to constitute or create a partnership or joint venture between the Foundation and 
Recipient. No Party shall hold itself out contrary to the terms of this provision and the Parties shall 
be liable for any representation, act, or omission of the other party(ies) contrary to the provisions 
hereof.

16.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Foundation and Recipient with respect to its subject matter and the transaction(s) contemplated 
herein and supersedes all prior and /or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and 
representations relating to the same subject matter, whether written or verbal and this Agreement 
is intended to by the final expression of the agreement with respect to the terms and conditions set 
forth herein and as the complete and exclusive statement of the terms agreed to by the Parties. 
17.
Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented
by a written agreement between the Parties. 
18.
No Third Parties Benefited.  This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole
protection and benefit of the Parties, and their permitted successors and assigns. 
19.
Counterparts.  This Agreement and any attached consents or exhibits requiring
signatures may be executed in as many counterparts as necessary or convenient, and by the 
different Parties on separate counterparts each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an 
original, but all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same agreement. 
20.
Invalidity.  If any court of competent jurisdiction determines any provision of this
Agreement or any of the other documents executed in connection herewith (together with this 
Agreement, the “Additional Documents”) to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that portion shall 
be deemed severed from the rest, which shall remain in full force and effect as though the invalid, 
illegal or unenforceable portion had never been a part of this Agreement or the Additional 
Documents. 
21.
Survival.  The representations, warranties, acknowledgements and agreements set
forth in this Agreement shall survive the date of this Agreement. 
22.
No Waiver.  No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, power or
remedy hereunder shall impair any right, power or remedy that the Foundation may have, nor shall 
such delay be construed to be a waiver of any of such rights, powers or remedies.  No waiver of 
any breach or default of Recipient shall be a waiver of any other breach or default or any breach 
or default subsequently occurring.  Foundation shall not be deemed to have waived any right, 
power or remedy except in writing signed by an officer of the Foundation expressly stating that it 
is a waiver of a right, power or remedy. 
23.
Mutual Agreement.  The Parties hereto agree that the terms and provisions of this
Agreement embody their mutual intent and that such terms and provisions are not to be construed 
more liberally in favor, or more strictly against, any Party.  This Agreement shall not be construed 
as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties, but rather as if it had been prepared by all of the 
Parties. 
24.
Time is of the Essence.  Time is of the essence to this Agreement.

25.
Notices. Unless otherwise expressly provided, any notice, request, demand, waiver
or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be by (i) 
First Class U.S., prepaid mail, (ii) registered or certified mail, (iii) overnight courier or (iv) 
electronic mail, if receipt is confirmed, to the receiving party at the address and/or e-mail address 
below: 
TO FOUNDATION:  
Fiesta Bowl 
7135 East Camelback Road, Suite 190 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 
Attention: Community Relations 
jmoreno@fiestabowl.org 
WITH COPY TO: 
Fiesta Bowl 
7135 East Camelback Road, Suite 190 
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 
Attention: Legal Compliance Department 
gavisar@fiestabowl.org 
TO RECIPIENT: 
City of Glendale  
Public Facilities, Recreation, and Special Events 
5959 West Brown Street 
Glendale, Arizona 85302 
John Kennedy, Assistant Director 
jkennedy@glendaleaz.com 
By signing below, the parties by their duly authorized representatives acknowledge and agree 
to in its entirety the terms and conditions set forth herein.  
FIESTA EVENTS, INC. 
CITY OF GLENDALE 
By: 
By: 
Its: 
Its: 
Date: 
Date: 
(Signatures on following page)
11/02/2022
Interim Executive Director

Field Donation Agreement with Fiesta Events, Inc. as part of 
Fiesta Bowl Charities Project
CITY OF GLENDALE SIGNATURE PAGE 
CITY OF GLENDALE, an Arizona 
municipal corporation 
___________________________________ 
Kevin R. Phelps 
City Manager 
ATTEST: 
Julie K. Bower, 
(SEAL) 
City Clerk 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
____________________________________ 
Michael D. Bailey, 
City Attorney