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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC87-118 Chris LeDoux^ - \\ 87-118-12/ - � | � �~ AGREEMENT ^\ THIS AGREEMENT made this __���� day of , 1987, by and between The County -f------- -==--��---- oun y o Eagle, State of Co^"rado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as "the County"), and Chris LeDoux, whose address is P.O. Box 266, Kaycee, Wyoming 82639 (hereinafter "Artist"). WITWESSETH: WHEREAS, the County is holding its annual Eagle County Fair and Rodeo on August 11th - 16th, 1987; and WHEREAS, the County is desirous of obtaining, and Artist is willing to provide, entertainment for the 1987 Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows. 1. Artist agrees to provide outdoor musical entertain_ ment to be performed by his band consisting of first class and capable musicians at the following time and date: Saturday, August 15, 1987 8:00 - 12:00 A.M. 2. In consideration of the faithful fulfillment of the Provisions of this Agreement, the County agrees to pay Artist ($3,500.00) for the session contemplated herein. The County agrees to deliver an amount of $1,500.00 in the form of an Eagle County Treasurer's Warrant to Artist three weeks prior to the performance. The balance due shall be paid in the same form at the close of the performance. 3. Artist understands and agrees that any failure on his part to comply with the provisions of this Agreement shall Operate as a forfeiture of all or part of the compensation hereinprovided for, as may be determined by the County. 4. Artist shall be subject to instructions by the County, its officers, employees and/or agents, as to the location at which it shall perform. 5. The County agrees to furnish suitable and necessary stage accommodations, including lighting, reasonably required for the performance described herein. 6. In case of the occurrence of any natural or man-made disaster, or any other event beyond the control of the County, which makes the holding of the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo on August 11th - 16th, 1987, at the Eagle County Fairgrounds, impossible or impracticable; or in the event of weather so inclement prior to setup for the performance of Artist as to make a performance impossible or impracticable, the County agrees to pay Artist the sum of $1,500.00 in liquidated damages. Such sum shall be accepted in lieu of any other remedy. 7. Any criminal conduct, unexcused tardiness or absence which prevents timely starting of the performance required herein, indecency or obscenity, drunkenness or being under the influence of narcotics or hallucinatory drugs, shall be grounds for termination of this Agreement and nonpayment of the sum due hereunder. The County shall have the right to collect all sums paid in advance, and the cost of such collec- tion, upon such termination. G. Artist is an independent contractor, and his members shall not be deemed to be employees of Eagle County for any purpose. T. In the event Artist fails to perform as herein required, for reasons except those identified in Paragraph 6 hereinabove, Artist shall return to the County the advance sum paid of $1,500.00. 10. In the event of default hereunder, the defaulting party shall pay all costs including reasonable attorney's fees which accrue from enforcing this Agreement, whether by suit or otherwise. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the day and year first above written. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its - BOARD (17 UNTY COMMISSIONERS yu, By of the Board of Richard L, us-afson iairman, ^County Commissioners P.O. Box 8 [—� Eagle, Colorado 1�M (303) 328-7311 -2- t Fl