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City of Scottsdale — Regular Meeting and Work Study Session (2026-07-01)
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CITY COUNCIl
REPORT
Item 18
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Meeting Date:
General Plan Element:
General Plan Goal:
July 1. 2026
Community Well-Being
Develop quality recreation facilities
ACTION
Grand Canyon Model Railroaders Revocable License Agreement. Adopt Resolution No. 13741 to
approve Contract No. 2026-131-COS, a revocable license agreement with Grand Canyon Model
Railroaders, an Arizona non-profit corporation, to use space in the McCormick-Stillman Railroad
Park's Model Railroad Building to operate an "S" scale model train layout; and authorizing and
directing the City Manager or designee to take such other actions necessary to carry out the intent
of this Resolution.
BACKGROUND
Grand Canyon Model Railroaders has provided an "S" scale model railroad operation at the
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (Park] since 2025. During that time Grand Canyon Model
Railroaders has operated a model train layout for the general public and maintained, repaired a
"S" scale layout. Grand Canyon Model Railroaders has operated a multi scale model railroad
club since 2007 and displays a mobile layout at various events around the state, including
participating in the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Parks Railfair since 1986. Grand Canyon
Model Railroaders mission is to preserve the heritage of toy train model railroading by
establishing, operating, exhibiting, and maintaining educational operating facilities for the free
use and enjo3nnent by the public using model railroad equipment of various scales, eras, and
manufacturers. Grand Canyon Model Railroaders provides operating model trains that run
during the public hours of operation of the Model Railroad Building. This layout provides the
public with an interactive, entertaining and educational experience while visiting the Park.
Previously, Grand Canyon Model Railroaders used the space pursuant to a one-year license
agreement expired June 30, 2026. This Revocable License Agreement allows Grand Canyon
Model Railroaders to continue using the space in the Park to operate the layout for a three-year
term, with up to two successive one-year renewals. The operation of the model train layout
provides a service to the public, which is of value to the Park and the City. Grand Canyon Model
Railroaders is required to provide an operational exhibit during all operating hours of the
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Parks' Model Railroad Building and to provide at least 365 hours of member service.
Accordingly, no license fee will be charged for Grand Canyon Model Railroaders use of the space
Impact analysis
Parks and Recreation staff have built a strong relationship with Grand Canyon Model
Railroaders and believe that the continued agreement benefits the City, Grand Canyon Model
Railroaders, the Park and the public. Grand Canyon Model Railroaders has been housed at
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park since 2025 and it hopes to continue the relationship with
the Park and the public for the years to come. Contract No. 2026-131-COS would authorize
Grand Canyon Model Railroaders to use space in the Model Railroad Building as well as
continue to maintain, upgrade, and utilize the layout that has been constructed.
Policy Implications
Contract No. 2026-131-COS allows Grand Canyon Model Railroaders to continue to operate its
model train layout within the Park's Model Railroad Building. This provides a beloved
attraction to the public and is an asset to the Park. Community Involvement The continued
agreement between the City and Grand Canyon Model Railroaders will be advantageous to the
City and the public due to the historical and ongoing support and enhancement of the Park.
OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Approach
Adopt Resolution No. 13741 to approve Contract No. 2026-131-COS, a revocable license agreement
with Grand Canyon Model Railroaders to use space in the McCormick- Stillman Railroad Park's
Model Railroad Building to operate an "S" scale model train layout; authorizing and directing the
City Manager or designee to take such other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this
Resolution.
Description of Option B
Do not approve Resolution No. 13741 approving Contract No. 2026-131-COS, a revocable license
agreement with Grand Canyon Model Railroaders, an Arizona non-profit corporation, to use space
at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to operate an "S" scale model train layout at the Park's Model
Railroad Building. This option would eliminate the utilization of space at the Park's Model Railroad
Building to provide an "S" scale model train layout for the Park's visitors.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
Parks and Recreation Department, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
STAFF CONTACTS (S)
Stephanie Tippett, Parks and Recreation Manager
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Nick Molinari, Parks and Recreation Manager
nmolinari(S)scottsdaleaz.gov. 480-312-1011
APPROVED BY
06/15/26
Nick Molinari, Senior Director, Parks 8i Recreation and Preserve Date
nmolinari{5)scottsdaleaz.gov. 480-312-1011
06/15/26
Judy Doyle, Deputy City Manager
idovle@scottsdaleaz.gov. 480-312-2691
Date
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 13741
2. Contract No. 2026-131-COS
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RESOLUTION NO. 13741
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, APPROVING CONTRACT NO. 2026-
131-COS, REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GRAND
CANYON MODEL RAILROADERS TO USE SPACE AND PROVIDE A
MODEL RAILROAD EXHIBIT TO THE PUBLIC AT THE MCCORMICK-
STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO TAKE SUCH OTHER
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, subject to certain requirements, Scottsdale Revised Code Section 2-221 (c)
provides that the City of Scottsdale (“City”) may enter into temporary licenses or similar
agreements for the use of city-owned property, including but not limited to, land, buildings, office
space, rooms, and other interior and exterior space;
WHEREAS, the City owns ,and operates certain real property known as McCormick-
Stillman Railroad Park, a public park located at 7301 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, Arizona
85250 (“Facility"), which has a railroad theme and offers many recreational opportunities to City
residents and visitors, including railroad-related rides, exhibits, and events;
WHEREAS, Grand Canyon Model Railroaders (“Grand Canyon") is ready, willing, and
able to provide services, programs, or activities of the kind and character that the City wishes to
provide for the public at the Facility, including an “S” gauge model railroad exhibit, and the City
wishes to continue to license certain space in the Model Railroad Building of the Facility (“Use
Area”) for Grand Canyon to continue to provide such services, programs, or activities, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in Contract No. 2026-131-COS, Revocable License Agreement
(“Agreement");
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Agreement and given the services, programs, and
activities provided by Grand Canyon, there will be no license fee to the City for Grand Canyon to
use the Use Area;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered any City expenditure authorized by the
Agreement, the direct consideration that the City will receive, and the services provided by Grand
Canyon, and finds that there is a clearly identified public purpose for the City’s expenditure, if any,
and that the City will receive direct consideration substantially equal to its expenditure; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Scottsdale, Maricopa
County, Arizona, as follows;
Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes, approves, and directs the Mayor to
execute, on behalf of the City, Contract No. 2026-131-COS, Revocable License Agreement
between the City and Grand Canyon, for Grand Canyon to use the Use Area to provide a “S”
gauge model railroad exhibit to the public.
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Section 3. The City Council also hereby authorizes, approves, and directs the City
Manager or designee to execute any other documents and take such other actions necessary to
Carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Scottsdale, Maricopa County,
Arizona this
day of.
,,2026.
ATTEST;
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Ben Lane, City Clerk
APPROVED As TO FORM:
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, an Arizona
municipal corporation
Lisa Borowskyj Mayor
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Luis E. Santaella, City Attorney
By: Lindsay Hampshire, Assistant City Attorheiy
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REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This license agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 1 st day of July, 2026, by and
between the City of Scottsdale, an Arizona municipal corporation (“City”), and Grand Canyon
Model Railroaders, an Arizona nonprofit corporation (“Licensee”). The City and the Licensee will
collectively be referred to in this Agreement as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A.
The City is a municipal corporation organized under the constitution and laws of
the State of Arizona.
B.
The City owns and operates real,property within its city limits including McCormick-
Stillman Railroad Park, a public park located at 7301 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, Arizona
85250 (“Facility”), which has a railroad theme and offers many recreational opportunities to City
residents and visitors, including railroad-related rides, exhibits, and events.
C.
The Licensee has provided an interactive "S" gauge model railroad exhibit at the
Facility in the Model Railroad Building (“Model Railroad Building”) since 2025. The Licensee has
operated a multi scale model railroad club since 2007 and displays a mobile layout at various
events around the state, including participating in the Facility's Railfair since 1986. The
Licensee's mission is to preserve the heritage of toy train model railroading by establishing,
operating, exhibiting, and maintaining educational operating facilities for the free use and
enjoyment by the public using model railroad equipment of various scales, eras, and
manufacturers.
D.
The Licensee is ready, willing, and able to provide services, programs, or activities
of the kind and character that the City wishes to provide for the public at the Facility, and the City
wishes the Licensee to provide such services, programs, or activities, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
E. Pursuant to Scottsdale Revised Code Section 2-221 (c), the City desires to enter
into this Agreement with the Licensee to establish the terms by which the Licensee may use the
Facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises contained in this
Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows;
TERMS
1.
Recitals. The recitals which appear above are incorporated into this Agreement by this
reference.
2.
Applicability. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to the Licensee’s
use of the Facility. Unless otherwise required by the context, the use of “Facility” in this
Agreement shall include the plural as well as the singular.
3.
Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026, and end on June
30, 2029 (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated as otherwise provided in this Agreement. After the
expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement may be renewed for up to two (2) successive one-year
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terms (each, a “Renewal Term”) upon mutual written agreement by the City Contract Administrator
and Licensee’s Contract Administrator (each as defined in Section 11 below, Contract administrator).
The Initial Term and any Renewal Term(s) are collectively referred to herein as the “Term.” Upon
renewal, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4.
Use Area.
4.1
City Provision of Use Area. The City agrees to provide the Licensee with the space
in the Model Railroad Building in Exhibit “A” (the “Use Area”), subject to the terms and conditions
contained in this Agreement, to enable the Licensee to render those services and conduct the
programs and activities, as applicable, as more specifically provided in Section 5.1 below.
4.2
Acceptance of Use Area. The Licensee acknowledges by the execution of this
Agreement that it has examined the Use Area along with the times of use, which are shown in the
diagram on Exhibit “A” and provided in Section 5.3 below, and the Licensee agrees that it is
appropriate and suitable for providing Services. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the
Licensee accepts the Use Area in “as is” condition.
4.3
Changes in Use Area. If the Parties desire to change the Use Area or the times of
use that are set forth in Exhibit “A” during the Term of this Agreement, the following procedure
applies;
4.3.1
For a change that does not increase the aggregate size of the Use Area or
total hours of use, the Parties will prepare an Amended Exhibit “A” containing a diagram showing
the new Use Area with associated times of use and signatures of both the City Contract
Administrator and the Licensee’s Contract Administrator. The Amended Exhibit “A" will then be
substituted for this Agreement’s Exhibit “A.”
4.3.2
For a change that increases the aggregate size of the Use Area or total
hours of use, an amendment to this Agreement is required, which is subject to Scottsdale City
Council approval.
4.4
Parking. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, no exclusive
parking will be provided to the Licensee. The Licensee may use parking spaces in the Facility
parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
4.5
Signage. The City shall furnish signage at the Facility to direct members of the
public to the Licensee’s Use Area. The City will confer with the Licensee concerning signage, but
the City shall have discretion to determine the signage, based upon the need for existing signage
at the Facility, the need for consistency and uniformity in signage, and other considerations. The
Licensee shall erect no additional signage upon the Facility or in the Use Area without the prior
written approval of the City Contract Administrator.
5.
Use of Facilitv/Use Area; Services.
5.1 Services. The Licensee shall provide services in the Use Area (“Services”), which
are more specifically described as follows: The Licensee shall construct, maintain, and operate
an “S” gauge model railroad exhibit (“Exhibit”) in the Use Area that will be viewed by the general
public. All track used for the Railroad will be permanent and not removable at the termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
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5.1.1 Work Room. No separate room for working on the Exhibit will be available.
The Licensee is responsible for upkeep of its Exhibit within the Use Area
5.1.2 Operating Conditions,
operating conditions at all time.
The Licensee is responsible for ensuring safe
5.1.3 Exhibit Open to Public. The Exhibit is required to be constructed in a
manner that will enable Facility visitors to view operating model trains in the Exhibit whenever the
Model Railroad Building is open to the public, including times when Licensee’s dues-paying
members (“Members”) are not present. The Licensee shall provide Services to the general public
during all times that the Model Railroad Building is open to the public, currently Monday through
Sunday, and as set forth in a published schedule posted by the City at appropriate locations in
the Facility and at the Use Area (“Operating Hours”). The Licensee will not deviate from providing
Services during the Operating Hours without the prior written approval of the City Contract
Administrator. Additionally, the Licensee shall provide at least three hundred sixty-five (365) total
Member hours per year of service toward the Exhibit, including working on the Exhibit. Members
of the public will not be permitted to enter the Use Area, except in the limited area made accessible
to the public by the City. When working in the Use Area, during designated hours or other work
hours, Members will communicate with the public in a respectful manner.
5.2
Permitted Use of Use Area. The Use Area shall be used solely for the purposes
of rendering Services to the general public and Members; provided, however that the Licensee
may use the Use Area to conduct activities relating to the Railroad such as club meetings (“Other
Activities”), but only upon the prior written approval of the City Contract Administrator. Such Other
Activities may be attended by Members, prospective Licensee members, and members of other
railroad clubs, at the invitation of the Licensee. Other Activities approved by the City Contract
Administrator are limited to a maximum of forty (40) hours per week unless approved by the City
Contract Administrator. The Licensee shall not use or permit the use of the Use Area for any other
purpose.
5.3
Time Restrictions. The Licensee may use the Use Area (i) to provide Services to
the general public during the Operating Hours, (ii) to conduct the Other Activities only during the
times authorized by the City Contract Administrator as set forth in Section 5.2 above, and (iii) for
Licensee and its Members to operate the Railroad for Licensee use and to perform work,
maintenance, and repair of the Railroad, only during the times set forth in Exhibit “A”; provided,
however, that the City may restrict Licensee’s access to the Use Area if the City determines there
is a threat to public health or safety.
5.4
Background of Service Providers. The Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring
that the persons providing Services, including but not limited to the Licensee’s Members,
employees, agents, and volunteers (“Service Providers”), are of good character and suitable
background to do so, given the clients to whom Services are to be provided (e.g., minor children,
youth, elderly, disabled, etc.). The Licensee shall provide to the City, prior to its occupation and
use of any Use Area, its written policies and procedures regarding selection of its Members and
the use of legal or illegal substances. Additionally, the Licensee shall provide the City with
sufficient information so the City can verify that each Service Provider is not on the national sex
offender registry before Licensee permits a Service Provider within the Use Area.
5.5
Discrimination: Diversity; Other Applicable Laws. The Licensee shall be
responsible for ensuring that its work environment is free from unlawful discrimination, as provided
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by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other state and federal laws. The Licensee shall
further ensure a commitment to respecting individual differences and valuing diversity.
5.6
Licenses: Permits. The Licensee shall ensure that the Service Providers have ail
required and applicable licenses, permits, and permissions required by federal, state, county, and
city statutes, ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, prior to providing Services at the Facility.
All such licenses, permits, and permissions must be current and in good standing.
5.7
Separation from the City. The Licensee, its officers, employees, and agents shall
clearly identify that it is the Licensee, rather than the City of Scottsdale, that is providing Services
in the Use Area. The Licensee shall not represent that it is a part of the City of Scottsdale
government, or that it is acting on behalf of the City. The Licensee shall not use the name of the
City of Scottsdale, its seal, signs, or logos in any advertising, promotional materials, or for any
other purpose without the express, written prior approval of the City Contract Administrator.
5.8
Facility Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to adopt, amend, and
enforce reasonable rules and regulations governihg the operation of the Facility and the use of
the Use Area. Rules and regulations shall be consistent with the safety, security, public use, and
utility of the Facility, as applicable. These rules and regulations shall apply to the Licensee, its
officers, employees, and agents, including all Service Providers, and the Licensee agrees to
comply with them.
5.9
Representations in Funding Applications. The Licensee shall obtain the prior
written approval of the City Contract Administrator before making any representation, in any
application for a grant or other funding, that it has or will secure the continuing use of the Use
Area, or any other City property, whether real, personal, or financial, in connection with the
application.
5.10
Additional Terms and Conditions. The terms and conditions attached as Exhibit
“B," if any, are incorporated by this reference and made a part Of this Agreernent. There is an
Exhibit “B” to: this Agreement.
6. Consideration: Fees.
6.1
Consideration. As and for consideration for rights and privileges which are the
subject of this Agreement, the Licensee agrees to provide the Services described in Section 5
above, which the City regards as serving a valuable public purpose and constituting fair and direct
consideration that is substantially equal to the City’s expenditure. There shall be no license fees.
6.2
“Holdover” Use Fee. In the event of “holding over" as described in Section 13.5
below, “Holding over,” the Licensee shall pay the City $10.00 per day, which is due on the first
City working day of the month for the usage during the previous month.
7.
Utilities. The City shall arrange and pay for all utilities furnished to the Use Area, including
electricity, gas, water, and sewer services, for the Term of this Agreement. There shall be no
additional charges to the Licensee for these services.
8.
Meetings with City. The Licensee agrees that it will meet with the City Contract
Administrator upon request throughout the Term to discuss matters of mutual concern and interest
relating to the services being provided at the Facility.
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9.
Maintenance.
9.1
Maintenance: Janitorial Service: Inspection: Repair. The City shall maintain the
structural elements, heating, cooling, and other systems of the Facility, including the Use Area, at
its own expense and shall keep them in good repair. The Licensee shall provide janitorial services
and trash disposal services to the Use Area at its sole cost and expense. The Licensee shall
provide such other maintenance as may be required by this Agreement. The City reserves the
right to enter the Use Area at any reasonable times to inspect, investigate, survey, and perform
required maintenance and repairs.
9.2
Waste or Damage of Facility. The Licensee shall not, during any Facility use,
commit, or permit any waste, damage, or defacement of the Facility or its equipment, nor permit
any act or use that is prohibited by any law, ordinance, rule, or regulation. The Licensee shall
use its best efforts to act to prevent the waste of any utilities provided by the City at the time of
any Facility use. The Licensee shall be solely responsible for any damage at/to the Facility
caused by the acts of the Licensee or its Members, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
9.3
Licensee Access: Keys. The Licensee agrees to minimize the number of persons
authorized to have keys to the Use Area for the performance of this Agreement and shall provide
to the City Contract Administrator, in writing, the names of persons who are authorized to have
the keys. Members with keys are not permitted to allow others to use their keys. The Licensee
shall report any changes, additions, or deletions of persons authorized to have keys to the City
Contract Administrator, in writing, prior to the time that a change, addition, or deletion is made.
9.3.1
Reporting: Replacement Costs. The Licensee shall immediately report
lost, missing, or stolen keys to the City Contract Administrator. The Licensee shall be responsible
for all costs associated with replacing lost, missing, or stolen keys, and for re-keying locks when,
in the sole discretion of the City, it is determined that re-keying is necessary.
9.3.2
Licensee Responsibility for Damages. The Licensee agrees that it shall be
solely financially responsible for any damage to City’s real or personal property that results from
the Licensee’s failure to comply with the access/security provisions contained in this Agreement.
9.3.3
Risk of Loss. The Licensee is not required to purchase property insurance
coverage for its own property pursuant to this Agreement. However, the Licensee agrees that it
assumes the risk of any loss to the Licensee’s equipment and property brought onto the premises.
10.
Damage to or Destruction of Use Area. If the Use Area is damaged by fire, explosion, the
elements, the public enemy, or other casualty through no fault of the Licensee, then this
Agreement shall terminate. If the Use Area is damaged by the Licensee, its members or agents,
or as a result of the Services, the Licensee shall provide money to restore the Use Area at the
Licensee’s sole cost and expense.
11.
Contract Administrator.
11.1 City Contract Administrator. Parks and Recreation Manager Stephanie Tippett or
designee shall be the City contract administrator (“City Contract Administrator”), who will be
responsible for administering the terms of this Agreement for the City and will be the contact
between the City and the Licensee.
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11.2 Licensee’s Contract Administrator. Prior to the commencement of this Agreement,
the Licensee shall designate a contract administrator (“Licensee’s Contract Administrator”), who
will be responsible for administering this Agreement for the Licensee and be the contact between
the Licensee and the City. Prior to using the Facility and by June 30 of each year of the
Term, the Licensee shall furnish to the City Contract Administrator and the City of
Scottsdale Real Estate Asset Manager the contact information, including phone numbers,
email addresses, and emergency contact information, for the Licensee’s Contract
Administrator.
12. Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement, unless
otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be given in writing, either personally to the authorized
representative of the other party, or by United States Postal Service certified mail, return receipt
requested, as shown below or to such other street address(es) as may be designated by the
respective parties in writing from time to time. The notice shall be deemed complete when
received by the person receiving it or, when certified mail is used, five (5) calendar days from the
date of mailing, whichever occurs first. If a copy of the notice is also given to a party’s counsel or
other recipient, the date on which a notice is deemed to have been received by a party shall mean
and refer to the date on which the party, and not its counsel or other recipient to which a copy of
the notice may be sent, is deemed to have received the notice.
City
City of Scottsdale
7447 East Indian School Road, Suite 300
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
ATTN: Parks and Recreation Department
Licensee
Grand Canyon Model Railroaders
4814 W. Christine Circle
Glendale, AZ 85308
ATTN: Mike Darus, President
Copy to:
City Attorney
3939 North Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Copy to:
City of Scottsdale
7447 East Indian School Road, Suite 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
ATTN: Real Estate Asset Manager
13. Termination: Cancellation. The City Contract Administrator is authorized to exercise the
termination provisions set forth in this Agreement.
13.1
Termination for Cause or Convenience. The City may terminate this Agreement for
cause or convenience by giving the Licensee thirty (30) days’ written notice, as provided in Section
12 above. Notice.
13.2
Termination for Health or Safety. The City shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement upon two (2) City working days’ prior written notice to the Licensee, if there is any threat
to public health or safety in the performance of this Agreement by the Licensee.
13.3
Conflict of Interest. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the City may cancel this Agreement,
without penalty or further obligation, if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating,
securing, drafting, or creating this Agreement on behalf of either party is, at any time while this
Agreement is in effect, an employee of the other party in any capacity, or a consultant to the other
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party with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. The cancellation shall be effective when
written notice is received by the Licensee, unless the notice specifies a later time.
13.4
Availability of Funds. This Section will control despite any provision of this Agreement
or any exhibit or other agreement or document related to this Agreement. In the event funds
necessary to fulfill the City’s obligations under this Agreement are not appropriated by the Scottsdale
City Council, the City may terminate this Agreement by giving notice to the Licensee. The City agrees
to use its best efforts to give notice of such termination to the Licensee at least fourteen (14) days
prior to the end of the City’s then-current fiscal period. Termination in accordance with this provision
will not constitute a breach of this Agreement by the City. No person will be entitled to any
compensation, damages, or other remedy from the City if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to
the terms of this Section.
13.5
“Holding Over.” In any circumstance whereby the Licensee would remain in
possession or occupancy of the Use Area after termination or expiration of this Agreement, such
“holding over” shall not be deemed to operate as a renewal or extension of this Agreement, but shall
only create a use right from day to day which may be terminated at any time by the City upon one
(1) day’s notice to the Licensee, or by the Licensee upon seven (7) days’ notice to the City. Except
as provided in this Section 13.5, such use of the Use Area shall othenwise be subject to the terms
and conditions specified in this Agreement, so far as applicable. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed as the City’s permission for the Licensee to remain in the Use Area or as limiting the City’s
remedies as to such “holdover.”
13.6
Rights at Termination. The following provisions shall apply upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement for any reason:
13.6.1 Delivery of Possession. The Licensee shall, at the expiration of the Term or
upon any sooner termination of this Agreement, without demand, peaceably and quietly quit and
deliver up the Use Area to the City thoroughly cleaned, in good repair, maintained and repaired, and
in as good order and condition, reasonable use and wear excepted, as the same now are or in such
better condition as the Use Area may hereafter be placed by the Licensee or the City.
13.6.2 Confirmation of Licensee’s Obligations. Termination of this Agreement for
any reason does not terminate the Licensee’s obligations arising prior to or simultaneous with, or
attributable to, the termination.
13.6.3 Licensee’s Personal Property; Re-Entry. At the expiration of the Term or
upon any sooner termination of this Agreement, the Licensee shall remove all its property from the
Use Area. The City, at its election, may re-enter the portion of the Facility occupied by the
Licensee pursuant to this Agreement and may immediately demand that any property or
personnel of the Licensee found therein be removed by the Licensee. If such property is not
removed within ten (10) City working days, the City may remove and store any such property in
a public warehouse or at a place selected by the City at the expense of the Licensee, and may
dispose of it as it sees fit, subject only to the limitations of state law.
14. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Licensee, its successors,
assigns, and guarantors, shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all allegations,
demands, proceedings, suits, actions, claims, damages, losses, expenses, including but not
limited to, attorney fees, court costs, and the cost of appellate proceedings, related to, arising
from or out of, or resulting from any acts, errors, mistakes, or omissions or negligent, reckless, or
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intentional actions caused in whole or in part by the Licensee relating to or arising from work or
Services in the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to, any contractor,
independent contractor, subcontractor, volunteer, employee, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable and any injury or
damages claimed by any of the Licensee’s, contractor’s, or subcontractor’s agents or employees.
The above defense indemnity and hold harmless obligations do not apply to claims resulting from
the sole negligence of the City.
14.1
Insurance provisions set forth in this Agreement are separate and independent
from the indemnity provisions of this paragraph and shall not be construed in any way to limit the
scope and magnitude of the indemnity provisions. The indemnity provisions of this paragraph
shall not be construed in any way to limit the scope and magnitude and applicability of the
insurance provisions.
15. Insurance Representations and Requirements.
15.1
General. The Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable City ordinances and
state and federal laws and regulations. Without limiting any obligations or liabilities of the
Licensee, the Licensee shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, hereinafter stipulated
minimum insurance with insurance companies duly licensed by the State of Arizona (admitted
insurer) with an AM Best, Inc. rating of B ++ 6 or above or an equivalent qualified unlicensed
insurer by the State of Arizona (non-admitted insurer) with policies and forms satisfactory to the
City. Failure to maintain insurance as specified may result in termination of this Agreement at the
City’s option.
15.2
No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance herein, the City
does not represent that coverage and limits will be adequate to protect the Licensee. The City
reserves the right to review any and all of the insurance policies and/or endorsements cited in this
Agreement but has no obligation to do so. Failure to demand evidence of full compliance with
the insurance requirements stated in this Agreement or failure to identify any insurance deficiency
will not relieve the Licensee from, nor be construed or considered a waiver of, its obligation to
maintain the required insurance at all times during the performance of this Agreement.
15.3
Coverage Term. All insurance required by this Agreement shall be maintained in
full force and effect until all work or services required to be performed under the terms of this
Agreement are satisfactorily performed, completed, and formally accepted by the City, unless
specified otherwise in this Agreement.
15.4
Claims Made. In the event any insurance policies required by this Agreement are
written on a “claims made” basis, coverage shall extend, either by keeping coverage in force or
purchasing an extended reporting option, for three (3) years past completion and acceptance of
the work or services as evidenced by submission of annual Certificates of Insurance citing
applicable coverage is in force and contains the provisions as required herein for the three-year
period.
15.5
Policy Deductibles and or Self-Insured Retentions. The policy requirements may
provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-insured retention amounts. Such deductibles
or self-insured retention shall not be applicable with respect to the policy limits provided to the
City. The Licensee shall be solely responsible for any deductible or self-insured retention amount.
The City, at its option, may require the Licensee to secure payment of the deductible or self-
insured retention by a surety bond or irrevocable and unconditional Letter of Credit.
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15.6
Use of Subcontractors. If any work under this Agreement is subcontracted in any
way, the Licensee shall execute written agreements with its subcontractors containing the same
Indemnification Clause and Insurance Requirements as stated in this Agreement protecting the
City and the Licensee. The Licensee is responsible for executing the agreement with its
subcontractors and obtaining Certificates of Insurance verifying the insurance requirements.
15.7
Evidence of Insurance.
15.7.1 Prior to using the Facility and on or before the annual anniversary date of
this Agreement, the Licensee shall furnish the City with Certificate(s) of Insurance, or formal
endorsements as required by this Agreement, issued by the Licensee’s insurer(s) as evidence
that policies are placed with acceptable insurers as specified in this Agreement and provide the
required coverage, conditions, and limits of coverage and that such coverage and provisions are
in full force and effect. If a Certificate of Insurance is submitted as verification of coverage. City
shall reasonably rely upon the Certificate of Insurance as evidence of coverage but such
acceptance and reliance shall riot waive or alter in any way the insurance requirements or
obligations of this Agreement. Such Certificates shaii identify the contract number and the
Parties’ names, and shaii be sent to the designated City Contract Administrator - currentiy,
the McCormick Raiiroad Park Manager, at 7301 East Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, Arizona
85250 or stippett@scottsdalea2.qov. and the City of Scottsdale Senior Real Estate
Manager, at City of Scottsdale, Real Estate, 7447 East Indian School Road, Suite 205,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 or realestate@scottsdaleaz.qov. Certificates of Insurance
submitted without referencing the appropriate contract number and reference to this Agreement
will be subject to rejection and may be returned or discarded. If any of the above-cited policies
expire during the life of this Agreement, it is the Licensee’s responsibility to fonward renewal
Certificates within ten (10) days after the renewal date containing all the aforementioned
insurance provisions.
15.7.2 Certificates shall contain the specific provisions that follow:
15.7.2.1
City of Scottsdale, its agents, representatives, officers,
directors, officials, and employees is an Additional Insured under the following policies:
15.7.2.1.1 Commercial General Liability
15.7.2.1.2 Excess Liability - Follow Form to underlying insurance
as required.
15.7.2.2
The Licensee’s insurance shall be primary insurance as
respects performance of subject agreement.
15.7.2.3
All policies shall waive rights of recovery (subrogation)
against City of Scottsdale, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees
for any claims arising out of work or services performed by the Licensee under this Agreement.
15.7.2.4
If the Licensee receives notice that any of the required
policies of insurance are materially reduced or cancelled, it will be the Licensee’s responsibility to
provide prompt notice of same to the City, unless such coverage is immediately replaced with
similar policies.
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15.7.3 Required Coverage.
15.7.3.1
Commercial General Liability. The Licensee shall maintain
“occurrence” form Commercial General Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000
for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations Annual Aggregate, and a
$2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall cover liability arising from premises,
operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury, advertising
injury, bodily injury, property damage, and contractual liability. If any Excess insurance is utilized
to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph, the Excess insurance shall be “follow forrn” equal or
broader in coverage scope than underlying insurance.
15.7.3.2
[Intentionally omitted.]
15.7.3.3
[Intentionally omitted,]
15.7.3.4
Workers’ Compensation Insurance. If the Licensee has
employees, the Licensee shall maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover obligations
imposed by federal and state statutes having jurisdiction of the Licensee’s employees engaged
in the performance of work or Services under this Agreement and shall also maintain Employers’
Liability Insurance of not less than $100,000 for each accident, $100,000 disease for each
employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit.
16.
Non-Assianabilitv. The rights, privileges, and responsibilities of the Licensee under this
Agreement are non-assignable.
17.
City's Remedies.
17.1’ Available Remedies. If the Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement,
the City will have all remedies that are available to it at law or in equity including, without limitation,
the remedy of specific performance.
17.2 No Waiver. No provision in this Agreement shall be construed, expressly or by
implication, as waiver by the City of any existing or future right and/or remedy available by law in
the event of any claim of default or breach of this Agreement. The failure of the City to insist upon
the strict performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or to exercise or delay the
exercise of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement, or by law, or the City’s acceptance of
Services, shall not release the Licensee from any responsibilities or obligations imposed by this
Agreement or by lavy, and shall not be deemed a waiver Of any right of the City to insist upon the
strict performance of this Agreement.
18.
Miscellaneous.
18.1 No Real Property Interest. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the
contrary, and notwithstanding any negotiation, correspondence, course of performance or
dealing, or other statements or acts by or between the Parties, the Licensee’s rights are limited
to the Use Area and the Licensee’s rights in the Use Area are limited to the license rights created
by this Agreement, which creates only a revocable license in the Use Area. The City and the
Licensee do not by this instrument intend to create a lease, easement, or other real property
interest. The Licensee shall have no real property interest in the Use Area. The Licensee’s sole
remedy for any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement by the City shall be an action for
damages. The Licensee’s rights hereunder are subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements.
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agreements, reservations, and encumbrances upon, and all other conditions of title to, the Use
Area. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the City shall provide to the Licensee during the
term of this Agreement peaceable use and enjoyment of the Use Area in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. It is the Licensee’s responsibility to resolve any issues related to nearby
property owners. The Licensee’s rights hereunder are further subject to all present and future
building restrictions, regulations, zoning laws, ordinances, resolutions, and orders of all bodies,
bureaus, commissions, and bodies of any municipal, county, state, or federal authority, now or
hereafter having jurisdiction over the Use Area or the Licensee’s use thereof.
18.2
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement,
understanding, negotiation, or representation regarding the Facility, the Use Area, or the Services
to be provided pursuant to this Agreement, unless such other agreement is referenced in Section
5.1 above.
18.3
Law Governing: Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Arizona, and suit pertaining to this Agreement may be brought only in courts in Maricopa
County, Arizona.
18.4
Compliance with Law. The Licensee shall perform its obligations under this
Agreement in accordance with all federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, regulations,
or other rules or policies as are now in effect or as may hereafter be adopted or amended.
18.5
Force Maieure. Neither party will be responsible for delays or failures in
performance resulting from acts beyond its control. These acts include, but are not limited to, acts
of God, riots, acts of war, epidemics, governmental regulations imposed after the fact, fire,
communication line failures, or power failures.
18.6
Taxes. Liens, and Assessments. Licensee shall pay, when due and as the same
become due and payable all taxes and general and special fees, charges, and assessments of
every description which during the Term of this Agreement may be levied upon or assessed
against the Use Area, the operations conducted therein, other performances under this
Agreement by either party, and all possessory interest in the Use Area and improvements and
other property thereon, whether belonging to the City or the Licensee; and the Licensee agrees
to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and the Use Area and such property and all interest
therein and improvements thereon from any and all such taxes and assessments, including any
interest, penalties, and other expenses which may be imposed, and from any lien therefor or sale
or other proceedings to enforce payment thereof. The Licensee shall have the right to contest,
but not the right to refuse to timely pay, any taxes and assessments. The City shall have the right
from time to time to require that all of the foregoing payments be made by the Licensee through
the City. The Licensee shall pay all sales, transaction privilege, and similar taxes.
18.7
Amendment: Modification. This Agreement may be modified only by a written
amendment signed by persons duly authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the City and
the Licensee.
18.8
Arizona Legal Workers Act. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 41-4401, the
Licensee warrants to the City that the Licensee and all its subcontractors will comply with all
Federal Immigration laws and regulations that relate to their employees and that the Licensee
and all its subcontractors now comply with the E-Verify Program under A.R.S. § 23-214(A).
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A breach of this warranty by the Licensee or any of its subcontractors will be considered
a material breach of this Agreement and may subject the Licensee or subcontractor to penalties
up to and including termination of this Agreement or any subcontract. The Licensee will take
appropriate steps to assure that all subcontractors comply with the requirements of the E-Verify
Program. The Licensee’s failure to assure compliance by all its subcontractors with the E-Verify
Program may be considered a material breach of this Agreement by the City.
The City retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any employee of the Licensee or
any subcontractor who works on this Agreement to ensure that the Licensee or any subcontractor
is complying with the warranty given above.
The City may conduct random verification of the employment records of the Licensee and
any of its subcontractors to ensure compliance with this warranty. The Licensee agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless for, from, and against all losses and liabilities
arising from any and all violations of these statutes.
18.9
Boycott of Israel. By executing this Agreement, Licensee certifies that it is not
currently engaged in, and for the duration of this Agreement agrees not to engage in, boycott
activities proscribed by A.R.S. §§ 35-393 et seq.
18.10 Survival of Liability. All obligations of the Licensee hereunder and all warranties
and indemnities of the Licensee hereunder shall survive termination of this Agreement for any
reason.
18.11 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event either party brings any action for any relief,
declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Agreement, or on account of any breach or default
hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party reasonable attorneys’
fees and reasonable costs and expenses, determined by the court, sitting without jury, which shall
be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action and shall be enforceable
whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
18.12 Non-Exclusive Contract. This Agreement is entered into with the understanding
and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain
like services from another source when necessary.
18.13 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be found to be illegal
or unenforceable, then notwithstanding such illegality or unenforceability, this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed to be deleted. In
accordance with the provisions of A.R.S. §41-194.01, should the Attorney General give notice to
the City that any provisions of this Agreement violates state law or the Arizona Constitution, or
that it may violate a state statute or the Arizona Constitution, and the Attorney General submits
the offending provision to the Arizona Supreme Court, the offending provision(s) shall be
immediately severed and struck from the Agreement, and the City and Licensee shall, within ten
(10) calendar days after such notice, negotiate in good faith to resolve any issues related to the
severed provision(s). If the Parties are unable to negotiate a resolution to any issues related to
the severed provision(s), the City may terminate this Agreement immediately.
18.14 Exhibits. All Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are hereby incorporated by this
reference.
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18.15 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
all such counterparts shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument and each of
said counterparts shall be deemed original hereof.
18.16 Authority. Each party warrants and represents that it has full power and authority to
enter into and perform this Agreement, and that the person signing on behalf of each has been
properly authorized and empowered to enter this Agreement. Each party further acknowledges that
it has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement by signing their
signatures, as of the day and date first written above.
GRAND CANYON MODEL RAILROADERS, an
Arizona non-profit corporation
Mike Darus, President
[SIGNATURES CONTINUE ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, an Arizona
municipal corporation
ATTEST:
Lisa Borowsky, Mayor
Ben Lane, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
&Adi^aj/M;iif4kua
Luis E. Santaella, City Attorney
By: Lindsay Hampshire, Asst. City Attorney
REVIEWED BY:
George Woods Jr.
Risk Management Director
Nick Molinari!
Senior Director, Parks & Recreation and Preserve
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Contract No. 2026-131-COS
TABLE OF EXHIBITS
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5.3 of the Agreement.
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Exhibit “B”
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following additional terms and conditions shall apply to the Agreement between the Parties;
I. Revenues and Financial Records.
(a)
Donations. The Licensee may solicit and accept donations from the public
to help offset costs incurred in providing Services. All donations received are required to be used
for the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Licensee’s activities in the Use Area.
(b)
Storage Fees. The Licensee may charge its Members storage fees in the
Use Area to help offset costs incurred in providing Services, pursuant to this Agreement. All such
storage fees are required to be used for the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the
Licensee’s activities in the Use Area.
(c)
Fundraising Activities. The Licensee may conduct fundraising activities,
only with the prior written approval of the City Contract Administrator, to help offset costs incurred
in providing Services, pursuant to this Agreement. All revenue from such fundraising activities is
required to be used for the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Licensee’s activities
in the Use Area.
II.
Membership. The Sen/ices, which are the subject of this Agreement, will be
offered to the general public. The City recognizes, however, that membership is available in
Licensee’s organization and that the Licensee may charge dues for such membership, which may
be used at the discretion of the Licensee. Membership in Licensee’s organization shall be offered
to anyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
III.
Documentation. The Licensee will provide copies of its written policies, bylaws,
membership requirements and restrictions, current proof of non-profit status, and a current
membership roster to the City Contract Administrator, at the time of commencement of this
Agreement, and as may be requested by the City Contract Administrator thereafter.
IV.
Access: Security. In addition to the provisions of Section 9.3 of this Agreement,
the Licensee agrees to the following:
(a)
Locking Doors. It is the responsibility of the Licensee and its Members to
lock all doors to/in the Use Area when they leave if it is after or outside of public/staffed hours.
Members are not permitted to allow members of the public into the restricted access portions of
the Use Area.
(b)
Terminating Access. At its sole discretion, with or without cause, the City
may terminate the access privileges of any Member.
(c)
Unused Keys. The Licensee shall return to City any unused keys or key
cards as soon as possible.
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(d)
Cost for Replacing Keys. The cost of the replacement of lost, missing or
stolen key cards, at the time of this Agreement, is $9.70 per key card, which is subject to change
at any time at the sole discretion of the City.
(e)
Electrical Access. Members will not access breaker boxes, or do any
electrical work within the Use Area, other than the wiring necessary for the Railroad. Power tools,
including, but not limited to saws that create dust, may not be operated in the area of the Railroad,
without the prior written approval of the City Contract Administrator.
V.
Improvements to Use Area. The City has not promised to and is not obligated in
any manner to make any improvements or alterations to the Use Area. The Licensee shall not
make improvements or alterations to the Use Area without the prior written approval of the City
Contract Administrator. Changes that do not result in a betterment of the Use Area will not be
approved. Upon the termination or cancellation of this Agreement for any reason, or its expiration.
Licensee shall remove its personal property including the Exhibit from the Use Area as set forth
in Section 13.6.3 (Licensee’s Personal Property; Re-entry). Any improvements provided by the
City and the basic permanent wiring necessary to make the Exhibit operate when connected to
the appropriate power packs and/or control systems will remain in the Use Area as property of
the City.
VI.
Chemicals. Any and all chemicals used by the Licensee in providing Services,
pursuant to this Agreement, will be kept in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(“OSHA”) approved chemical cabinet in the Use Area. Licensee shall be responsible for
purchasing the chemical cabinet. All chemicals are required to have a material safety data sheet
or regulatory equivalent (“MSDS”), which will be placed together in a notebook by the Licensee
and located in an area where it can be easily located and accessed. No chemicals, or cleaning
of tools, are permitted in the public restrooms or showers.
VII.
Boiler Inspection. Appropriate boiler inspection certificates are required to be on
file with the City Contract Administrator prior to rendering any Services under this Agreement.
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