Signed Contract_Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation Center, Inc. Interim Management AgreementCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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Service Agreement with Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Corporation (Canadian Pacific) for the 17th Street Storm Sewer Project;
I nterim Management Agreement with Dubuque Community I ce and
Recreation Center for management of Mystique Community Ice Center;
Parking Agreement with Q Casino for use of a City -owned area for
parking on specified dates.
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17th Street Storm Sewer Project
Dubuque Community Ice and Recreation Center
Q Casino Parking Agreement
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY ICE & RECREATION CENTER, INC.
This INTERIM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (the Agreement), dated for
reference purposes the 7 tSday of August 2021, is by and between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa (City), a municipal corporation, and Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation Center,
Inc. (DICE), an Iowa corporation.
WHEREAS, the City and DICE worked together to construct the Mystique
Community Ice Center (the Ice Center) at 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, Iowa
52001;and
WHEREAS, DICE leased the Ice Center from the City until relinquishing its
leaseholder rights on June 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the next party in succession to leaseholder rights, the Dubuque
Racing Association, formally declined to assume leaseholder rights on June 29, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, the then next party in succession to leaseholder rights, Northern
Lights Hockey, LLC, was offered assumption of leaseholder rights on July 13, 2021 but
has not yet indicated its decision; and
WHEREAS, DICE previously agreed to continue operation and management of
the Ice Center through July 31, 2021 to preserve continuity of operations and service to
Ice Center users; and
WHEREAS, while the entities await Northern Lights Hockey LLC's decision
regarding assumption of leaseholder rights, a gap in operations and management of the
Ice Center will exist during the month of August 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City and DICE wish to seamlessly operate and manage the Ice
Center during the month of August 2021 to ensure that Ice Center users needs are met
and programming at the Ice Center continues.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, covenants, and conditions contained
in this Agreement, the City and DICE agree as follows:
SECTION 1. TERM. This Agreement begins at 12:00 AM August 1, 2021 and expires
at 11:59 PM ��(Term). If the parties wish to renew this Agreement for an
additional term or terms, the parties may do so by written amendment.
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ichael C. Van Milligen Date 1 Marvin Heiderscheit Date
City Manager DICE Board President
SECTION 2. RETENTION OF DICE AS MANAGER.
2.1 The City retains DICE as an independent contractor for the purpose or performing
the management services for the Ice Center.
2.2 DICE agrees to provide the management services for the Ice Center as set forth
in this Agreement and the attachments hereto and as approved by the City. DICE will
use its best efforts to maximize revenues in marketing, operation, and management of
the Ice Center.
2.3 The City will allow DICE to operate the Ice Center according to sound business
practices and industry standards.
2.4 The City will retain title, ownership, and exclusive control of the Ice Center. DICE
will not acquire title to, any security interest in, or any rights of any kind in or to the Ice
Center.
SECTION 3. DICE'S MANAGEMENT RIGHTS. The City grants DICE the exclusive
right and license to the following, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein:
(1) Operate, manage, market, promote, maintain, and arrange programming for
the Ice Center.
(2) Provide and sell, and/or sublicense for the provision and sale of, all food,
beverages, souvenirs, merchandise, and printed materials at the Ice
Center. The foregoing includes the exclusive right to provide and sell
alcoholic beverages.
(3) Provide all services required for the management, use, maintenance, and
operation of the Ice Center, including, but not limited to, all services and
matters specifically identified in this Agreement, except those matters
specifically identified in this Agreement as being the City's responsibility.
(4) Charge admission to patrons of events held at the Ice Center and charge
for the use of the Ice Center.
(5) All revenues generated by the Ice Center will be deposited in the Operating
Account and are subject to the control and direction of DICE.
SECTION 4. DICE RESPONSIBILITIES.
4.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all aspects of the management,
use, maintenance, and operation of the Ice Center are DICE's responsibility, including,
but not limited to, the following:
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(1) DICE must act in accordance with prevailing industry standards to prevent
any nuisance or hazardous activity to occur at, on, about, or within the Ice
Center.
(2) DICE must take all reasonably necessary action consistent with industry
standards to ensure that employees, performers, vendors, lessees,
subcontractors, or any other persons utilizing, occupying, or patronizing the
Ice Center do not engage in any activity that may cause reasonably
foreseeable damage to the Ice Center or persons at the Ice Center.
(3) DICE is solely responsible for safety, security, and maintaining good order
within the Ice Center always. DICE must take and cause all contractors and
subcontractors to take commercially reasonable precautions always for the
protection of persons and property within the Ice Center, including, but not
limited to, instructing, maintaining, and supervising safety precautions and
programs in connection with the management, use, occupancy, and
operation of the Ice Center.
(4) DICE must use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that its personnel
and all contractors and subcontractors observe and obey laws in connection
with all work performed at or about, or otherwise involving the Ice Center.
(5) DICE may not use or permit to be used any City property other than for its
intended purpose.
(6) DICE may not use or permit to be used any space in the Ice Center for
anything other than its intended purpose.
(7) DICE may not make any material alternations, additions, improvements, or
replacements in or to the Ice Center without the City's approval. Such
approval will not be reasonably withheld but it within the City's sole
discretion. All material alterations, additions, improvements, or
replacements to the Ice Center are the property of the City during the Term
of this Agreement and upon termination or any point thereafter.
(8) DICE must maintain the Ice Center in as good a condition as when received,
casualties and ordinary wear and tear excepted.
(g) DICE must cooperate with the City, consider the City's recommendations
and advice, and manage the facility in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement.
(10) DICE must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations,
ordinances, and laws.
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(11) DICE will pay for all utilities consumed or used during the Term of this
Agreement. The City will reimburse DICE for these utility payments.
(12) DICE must keep the Ice Center, the improvements to the Ice Center, and
the appurtenances to the Ice Center in good order, condition, and repair,
casualties and ordinary wear and tear excluded. The City will reimburse
DICE for any actual costs incurred pursuant to this provision.
(13) DICE must keep the sidewalks and curbs at the Ice Center in good order,
condition, and repair. The City will reimburse DICE for any actual costs
incurred maintaining the sidewalks and curbs at the Ice Center.
(14) DICE must adhere the terms and conditions of the Ice Usage Agreement
attached as Exhibit B to this Agreement.
4.2 Employee Management. DICE is responsible for supervision and direction of all
personnel staffing at the Ice Center, All Ice Center staff are employees of DICE, not City
employees. All employee expenses are operating expenses of the Ice Center. Employee
salaries will be reported in the aggregate, not individually, as lump sum items in the
operating expense report. DICE is responsible for the following with respect to the
management of the staff and employees of the Ice Center:
(1) DICE is solely responsible for the control and supervision of its personnel
and subcontractors, including all the means, methods, details, and other
aspects of the management, use, and operation of the Ice Center, to the
extent this Agreement does not provide otherwise.
(2) DICE determines staffing needs for the operation and management of the
Ice Center and provides personnel to fulfill such positions and determines
the terms and conditions of their employment/engagement and pays all
compensation and benefits. The City will not reimburse DICE for the
employee expenses set forth in this subsection of the Agreement. The
costs in this subsection will be considered an operating cost for which the
City will reimburse DICE.
(3) DICE will employ, train, and supervise all personnel providing any services
in connection with this Agreement. All such personnel must have
appropriate qualification and experience and be in sufficient numbers to
provide all services for the operations under this Agreement.
(4) DICE must provide all personnel necessary to set up, operate, and clean
the Ice Center.
(5) DICE agrees, represents, and warrants that it will not at any time
discriminate against any employee or subcontractor, or against any invitee
or other person or entity whatsoever, because of race, creed, color, religion,
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sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
status as a disable veteran and will follow and comply with all applicable
local, state, and federal anti -discrimination and employment laws. DICE
must post in conspicuous places within the administrative offices at the Ice
Center that are available to employees and applicants for employment,
notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause required
by this paragraph. In all solicitations and advertisements for employment
placed by or on behalf of DICE. Dice must state that it is an equal
opportunity employer.
(6) DICE must pay to the appropriate authority for all federal, state, local, and
other payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, employer's portion
of the state and federal unemployment compensation taxes, social security
taxes, and, at DICE's discretion, to eligible employees and independent
contractors, accident and health insurance, life insurance, and retirement
benefits for all employees affiliated with the operation of the Ice Center. The
City will not reimburse DICE for the employee expenses set forth in this
subsection of the Agreement. The costs set forth in this subsection will be
considered an operating cost for which the City will reimburse DICE.
(7) DICE must maintain the Ice Center in good repair and condition and
conformity with all requirements and make or cause to be made routine
repairs and maintenance. DICE is responsible for the ordinary
housekeeping and cleaning of the Ice Center and all equipment.
(8) DICE will promptly notify the City of any need, known to DICE, for the repair
or replacement of any defect, malfunction, or other inadequacy in the Ice
Center, including the structure, interior, exterior, and any capital
improvements regardless of who has financial responsibility for the repair
or the replacement of such. DICE must keep a log of maintenance that the
City may review upon request.
(g) DICE will maintain and repair equipment necessary for the proper operation
of the Ice Center, in accordance with any annual budget and all
manufacturer's warranty and preventive maintenance schedules and
requirements. The cost thereof is an operating expense. DICE will keep a
log of all equipment maintenance, and that log will be available to the City
upon request. Equipment maintenance includes but is not limited to HVAC,
plumbing, electrical, boilers, geothermal systems, kitchen equipment,
attached and freestanding equipment throughout the Ice Center and
mechanical systems, life safety systems, and elevators.
SECTION 5. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES. The intent of this Section 5 is to reimburse
DICE for the actual expenses incurred during the Term of this Agreement and its
outstanding liabilities as of July 31, 2021, transfer ownership of the Zamboni and all other
DICE assets to the City, and deem the payments made by the City for the Zamboni and
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all other assets as part of the City's reimbursement for DICE's expenses and liabilities.
Revenue received by DICE from its performance under the Agreement will offset the
City's reimbursement to DICE as well.
5.1 Revenue received by DICE and resulting from its performance under this
Agreement will offset and be deducted from the City's reimbursement to DICE for
expenses and liabilities during the Term of this Agreement. As of August 4, 2021, DICE
estimates its total expenses and liabilities will be approximately $175,000.00,
5.2 Zamboni and Other Assets.
(1) The City will purchase from DICE the two-year old Zamboni ice machine
DICE currently owns and DICE's other assets, many of which are listed in
the attached Exhibit C. The funds from the purchase of the Zamboni and
other assets will be used to pay DICE's outstanding liabilities through July
31, 2021. The balance of the remaining funds from the City's purchase of
the Zamboni and other assets, if any, will be used to reimburse DICE for its
actual expenses incurred by DICE during the performance of this
Agreement and its liabilities as of July 31, 2021. The City will make a first
payment of $100,000,00 from the City to DICE on August 9, 2021.
(2) Upon expiration of this Agreement, DICE will submit proof of its total
liabilities as of July 31, 2021 and expenses incurred during the Term of this
Agreement to the City. If those liabilities and expenses incurred equal the
$100,000.00 payment referenced in Section 5.2(1) or less, the City will take
ownership of the Zamboni and other assets, and both parties will be
satisfied under the Agreement. If those liabilities and expenses are greater
than the $100,000,00 payment referenced in Section 5.2(1), a second
payment will occur within sixty (60) days after the expiration of this
Agreement and after DICE and the City review DICE's total liabilities as of
July 31, 2021 and expenses incurred in its performance under this
Agreement. This second payment will be the remaining balance of liabilities
and expenses minus the revenues received and the $100,000,00 payment
referenced in Section 5.2(1) or $125,000,00, whichever is the lessor
amount.
5.3 DICE will provide proof of actual expenses incurred during the Term of this
Agreement, including but not limited to invoices, bills, or other proof of expenses incurred.
DICE will provide proof of actual revenue received during the term of this Agreement as
well. These actual costs incurred will be offset by the amount the City pays DICE for the
purchase of the Zamboni machine and other assets and the revenue received by DICE
during its performance of this Agreement.
5.4 Landscaping and Grass. The City will maintain all landscaping and mow all grass
at the Ice Center grounds.
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5.5 The duties set forth in this Section 5 do not affect DICE responsibilities under
Sections 7 and 8 of this Agreement.
SECTION 6. PUBLIC USE PRIORITY. Public skating is the priority use of the Ice
Center. All other uses are secondary. Other than the specific dates and times agreed to
in the Ice Usage Agreement between DICE and Northern Lights Hockey LLC, the Ice
Center must be scheduled for and open to public uses including, but not limited to, public
skating, learning to skate classes and programs, youth hockey, figure skating, broomball,
adult hockey, birthday parties and similar ice -related activities.
SECTION 7. INSURANCE.
7.1
During the
Term of this
Agreement, DICE must continue to maintain insurance on
the
Ice Center of
the following
character:
(1) Insurance against loss or damage by fire and other risks and perils from
time to time included under standard extended coverage endorsements in
an amount equal to not less than ninety percent (90%) of the replacement
value of the Ice Center and DICE improvements. The cost of insurance will
not be reimbursed by the City to DICE. DICE must be financially
responsible for its own insurance.
(2) Insurance that complies with the City's Insurance Schedule A attached to
this Agreement as Exhibit A. The cost of insurance will not be reimbursed
by the City to DICE. DICE must be financially responsible for its own
insurance.
7.2 This insurance must be written by companies legally qualified to issue such
insurance in Iowa and such insurance must include the City as an additional insured. This
insurance must also name Northern Lights LLC and its respective officers, directors,
employees and agents as additional insureds. The insurance afforded to the additional
insureds must be primary insurance over any other valid or collectible insurance which
the additional insureds may have with respect to loss under the listed policy as described
herein. The insurance policy naming Northern Lights LLC as an additional insured will
must be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation against the additional insureds with
respect to all claims arising from the use or operation of the Ice Center or of the operation
of Northern Lights Hockey LLC while in the Ice Center on behalf of the additional insureds.
City will not be required to prosecute any claim against any insurer or to contest to any
settlement proposed by any insurer, provided that DICE or any additional insured may, at
its cost and expense, prosecute any such prosecution or contest in the name of the City,
DICE, or both, or in the name of either, and/or an additional insured, and the City will
cooperate with DICE, or any additional insured, and will join therein at DICE's or such
additional insured's written request upon receipt by the City of an indemnity from DICE
against all costs, liabilities, and expenses in connection with such cooperation,
prosecution, or contest.
7.3 DICE and the City will look first to any insurance in its respective favor before
making any claim against the other party for recovery for loss or damage resulting from
fire or other casualty, and to the extent that such insurance is in force and collectible and
to the extent permitted by law, DICE, the City, and the additional insureds each hereby
release and waive all right of recovery against the other or anyone claiming through or
under each of them by way of subrogation or otherwise. The foregoing release and waiver
will be in force only if all releasors' insurance policies contain a clause providing that such
policies can be obtained without additional premiums. DICE acknowledges that City will
not carry insurance on DICE's furniture and/or furnishings or any trade fixtures or
equipment, improvements, or appurtenances removable by DICE or DICE's leasehold
improvements, and DICE agrees that City will not be obligated to repair any damage
thereto or replace the same.
SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1 Indemnification of City. Except as otherwise provided herein, DICE will protect,
indemnify, and hold harmless City from and against all liabilities, obligations, claims,
damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted
against City by reason of (a) any accident, injury to, or death of persons or loss of or
damage to property occurring on or about the Ice Center during the Term of this
Agreement and resulting from any act or omission of DICE or anyone claiming by,
through, or under DICE during the Term of this Agreement; and (b) any failure by DICE
to perform or comply with any terms of this Agreement. If any action, suit, or proceeding
is brought against City by reason of such occurrence, DICE will, at DICE's expense resist
and defend such action, suit, or proceeding, or cause the same to be resisted and
defended by counsel approved by City.
8.2 Indemnification of DICE. Except as otherwise provided herein, City will protect,
indemnify, and hold harmless DICE from and against all liabilities, obligations, claims,
damages, penalties, causes of action, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) imposed upon or incurred by or asserted
against DICE by reason of (a) any incident, injury to, or death of persons or loss of or
damage to property occurring on or about the Ice Center during the Term of this
Agreement and resulting from any act or omission of City or anyone claim by, through, or
under City during the Term of this Agreement; and (b) any failure by City to perform or
comply with any terms of this Agreement. If any action, suit, or proceeding is brought
against City by reason of such occurrence, City will, at City's expense, resist and defend
such action, suit, or proceeding, or cause the same to be resisted and defended by
counsel approved by DICE.
SECTION 9. QUIET ENJOYMENT. City covenants that always during the Term of this
Agreement, DICE's quiet enjoyment of the Ice Center or any part thereof will not be
disturbed by any act of the City, or of anyone acting by, through, or under the City.
SECTION 10, WAIVER. No waiver by the City of any breach by DICE of any term,
covenant, condition or agreement herein and no failure by the City to exercise any right
or remedy in respect of any breach hereunder, constitutes a waiver or relinquishment for
the future of any such term, covenant, condition, or agreement, no bars any right or
remedy of the City in respect to any such subsequent breach, operate as a waiver of the
City's rights to enforce this Agreement or to invoke any other appropriate remedy the City
may select as provided herein by law.
SECTION 11. SURRENDER. Unless otherwise agreed, DICE must, upon expiration of
this Agreement, surrender and deliver up the Ice Center, with the improvements then
located thereon into the possession and use of the City, without fraud or delay and in
good order, condition, and repair, free and clear of all lettings and occupancies, free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those, if any, created by the City, without
(except as otherwise provided herein) any payment or allowance whatever by the City on
account of or for any buildings and improvements erected or maintained at the Ice Center
at the time of the surrender, or for the contents thereof or appurtenances thereto. At the
City's options, DICE must remove any or all of DICE's improvements located at or in the
Ice Center, However, DICE's trade fixtures, personal property, and other belongings of
DICE or of any lessee, sublessee, or other occupant of space in the Ice Center will have
reasonable time after the expiration of this Agreement to remove the same.
SECTION 12. NOTICE.
12.1 All notices, demands, or other writings in this Agreement must be given, made, or
sent in writing to the designated City and DICE representatives below. Notice will be
deemed fully given, made, or sent when deposited in the United States mail, registered,
and postage pre -paid, and addressed as follows:
To City: City Manager
City of Dubuque, Iowa
50 West 13rh Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
To DICE: Marvin Heiderscheit
DICE Board President
c/o Giese Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
2125 Kerper Boulevard
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
12.2 If DICE or the City changes the address or the individual to whom notice should
be provided under this Agreement, the changing party must notify the non -changing party
in writing as soon as possible.
SECTION 13. MISCELLANEOUS.
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13.1 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement and all of its
provisions.
13.2 Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by, construed, and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the state of Iowa.
13.3 Attorneys' Fees. If any action is filed related to this Agreement, the unsuccessful
party in the action must pay to the successful party, in addition to all the other sums the
unsuccessful party may be called upon to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party's attorneys' fees.
13A Headings. The headings and titles in this Agreement are solely for the Parties'
convenience and will not be used to explain, modify, simplify, or aid in the interpretation
of the provisions of this Agreement.
13.5 Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement or additional
obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement will be binding only
if evidenced in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each
party.
13.6 Parties Bound, This Agreement binds, inures to the benefit of, and applies to the
respective successors and assigns of DICE and the City. All references in this Agreement
to DICE or the City are deemed to refer to and include successors and assigns of DICE
and the City without specific mention of such successors and assigns.
13.7 Force Majeure. If either party is delayed or hindered in or prevented from the
performance of any act required under this Agreement by reason of strikes, lockouts,
labor troubles, unavailability or excessive price of fuel, power failure, riots, insurrection,
war, terrorist activities, chemical explosions, hazardous conditions, fire, weather, or acts
of God, or by reason of any other cause beyond the exclusive and reasonable control of
the party delayed in performing work or doing acts required under the terms of this
Agreement, then performance of such act will be excused for the period of the delay and
the period for the performance of any such act will be extended for a period equivalent to
the period of such delay.
13.8 Use of Tobacco Products. The use of tobacco products in any building at the Ice
Center is prohibited and DICE must use its best efforts to enforce such prohibition. The
use of tobacco products outside any buildings at the Ice Center is allowed only in areas
designated by DICE, and DICE must use ifs best efforts to enforce this restriction.
13.9 Nondiscrimination. DICE may not discriminate against any person for
employments or use of the Ice Center or improvements thereon because of race, religion,
color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected class.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA DICE
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Mich el C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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Marvin Heidersc
DICE Board President
EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property antl Right of Way
Licensees or Permittees
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A
1. shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the
coverage required in Exhibit I prior to the lease, license, or permit commencement. All lessees of
City property and right of way licensees or permlttees shall submit an updated certificate
annually. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most current ACORD form approved by the
Iowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall Include a statement under
Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Lease Agreement dated
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in
Iowa and all insurers shall have a rating of A or better In the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be furnished to the Finance Department of the City of Dubuque.
4. The lessee, licensee, or permittee shall be required to carry the minimum coveragellimits, or
greater if required by law or other legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required
minimum coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque.
5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of the
lease, license, or permit.
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is referenced the current edition of the form must be used unless
an equivalent form Is approved by the Director of Finance and Budget. The lessee, licensee, or
permittee must identify and list in writing all deviations and exclusions from the ISO form.
8. If lessee's, licensee's, or permittee's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits
then the lessee's, licensee's, or permittee's limits shall be this agreement's required limits.
9. Lessee, licensee, or permittee shall require all subcontractors and sub -subcontractors to obtain
and maintain during the performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this
Insurance Schedule and shall obtain certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and
sub -subcontractors. Lessee, licensee, or permittee agrees that it shall be liable for the failure of a
subcontractor and sub -subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage. The City may
request a copy of such certificates from the lessee, licensee, or permittee.
10, Lessee, license & permittees shall be responsible for deductibles and self -insured retention and
for payment of all policy premiums and other costs associated with the insurance policies
required below.
11. All certificates of insurance must include agents name, phone number and email address.
12, The City of Dubuque reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements, required by this Schedule at any time.
13. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on
changes In the risk or other special circumstances during the term of the agreement, subject to
mutual agreement of the parties.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way
Licensees or Permittess
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A 1,C011tinued)
EXHIBIT I
A) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Geneal Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $12000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,0001000
Each Occurrence $12000,000
Fire Damage Limit (any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made, form. The general
liability coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form CG 00 01 or business
owners form SIP 00 02. All deviations from the standard ISO commercial general
liability form CG 0001, or Business owners form BP 00 025 shall be clearly
Identified.
2) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04 "Designated Location(s) General
Aggregate Limit."
3) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement (Sample
attached).
5) Include additional insured endomementfor:
The City of Dubuque, Including all its elected and appointed officials, all Its
employees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and
their board members, employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 2010
(Ongoing operations) or its equivalent.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others Endorsement.
B) WORHERS' COMPENSATION &EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory Benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as
prescribed by Iowa Code Chapter 85.
Coverage A Statutory --State of Iowa
Coverage B Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee -Disease $100,000
Policy Limit -Disease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
Coverage B limits shall be greater if required by the umbrella/excess insurer.
If, by Iowa Code Section 85.1A, the lessee, licensee, or permittee Is not required to
purchase Workers' Compensation Insurance, the lessee, licensee, or permittee shall
have a copy of the State'a Nonelection of Workers' Compensation or Employers' Liability
Coverage form on file with the Iowa Workers' Compensation Insurance Commissioner, as
required by Iowa Code Section 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way
Licensees or Permittees
INSURANCE SCHEDULE A (Continued)
C) POLLUTION LIABILITY
Coverage required: _Yes _ No
Pollution liability coverage shall be required If the lessee, contracting party, or permittee
has any pollution exposure for abatement of hazardous or contaminated materials
including, but not limited to, petroleum products, the removal of lead, asbestos, or PCBs.
Pollution product and completed operations coverage shall also be covered.
Each occurrence $220000000
Policy Aggregate $4,000,000
1) Policy to Include job site and transportation coverage.
2) Include additional Insured for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its
employees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and
their board members, employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 2010.
(Ongoing operations) or its equivalent and CG2037(completed operations) or
its equivalent.
3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement.
4) Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project.
D) PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LEASE, LICENSE, OR PERMIT
Yes _ No
Evidence of property coverage provided: _Yes
Include the City of Dubuque as Lender Loss Payable.
E) RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK ONLY:
UMBRELLAIEXCESS $1,000,000
_Yes _ No
The General Liability, Automobile Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance
requirements may be satisfied with a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess
Liability Insurance. If the Umbrella or Excess Insurance policy does not follow the form of
the primary policies, it shall include the same endorsements as required of the primary
policies Including Waiver of Subrogation AND Primary and Non-contributory in favor of
the City.
F) FLOODIN3URANCE
_Yes No
If Required Coverage $
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way
Licensees or Permittees
Please be aware that naming the City of Dubuque as an additional insured as is required by this
Insurance Schedule may result in the waiver of the City's governmental immunities provided in Iowa Code
sec. 670.4. If you would like to preserve those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent
faMI.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunity. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase
of this policy and the Including of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as an Additional Insured does not waive any
of the defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under Code of Iowa
Section 670.4 as it Is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those
claims not subject to the defense of governmental immunity under the Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it
row exists and as it may be amended from time to time. Those claims not subject to Code of Iowa
Section 670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunity. The City of Dubuque, Iowa shall be responsible for asserting
any defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
4. Non -Denial of Coverece. The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer
shall not deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under this policy for
reasons of governmental immunity unless and until a courtof competent jurisdiction has ruled In favor of
the defense(s) of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
No Other Chance in Policy. The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise
change or alter the coverage available under the policy.
SPECIMEN
(DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILL IN ALL BLANKS AND CHECK BOXES)
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EXHIBIT B
ICE USAGE AGREEMENT
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DUDUQUE COM ICEUS GE ARECREATION C&NTER,INC.
ICE USAGE AGREEMENT
by and THIS ICE USAOB AGREEMENT LC, itsm cco is hereby made and entered
limited liability con anyBatandho ized todobrooms in Iowa C'Bo tlafcseirs or iid") andubMinnesota e
liability company me C9
Comsnmitylce A Recreation Center, Imo. (`DiCE'�. As used herein, the terns Battlefield
shall include all cwnera, playme, employees and agents of Battlefield.
WHEREAS, DICE is coustmctIng an aroo on laud located on Schmitt Island,
Dnbaque, Iowa (the "Arena"); and
WHER➢AE, the City of Dubuque is leasing to DICE the land for the Arena and
We Dubuque Racing Association has pledged One Million Dollars ($I,000,000) to assist
DICE In the building of the Arens;
WHEREAS, Battlefield owns a United States Hockey League, he. ("USHL")
were team and desires to locate and operate such member teem in Dubuque, Iowa,
where the team name of such franchise will be"Tho Fighting Saints''; and
WHEREAS, DICE slid Battlefield have agreed to the terms associated with the
ccuponcy and an of the Arena for business operations, team administration, practices
rnd games by Battlefield subject to estehs terms and conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Battlefield and DICE wish to document bandit the terms and
comillions associated withBaltiefield's use and occupancy of the Arena.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual coveralls and agreements
hcrain contained tire sufficiency and receipt of which ate acknowledged, the partial do
herby manually undertake, promise, agree and contract each for itself and its successors
mid assigns as followS:
L Ice Usnge Agreement. Subject to the agreements, conditions and provisions
contained In this Agreement, and subject to the City of Dubuque and DICE amusing
into a lease for the Arco upon tours acceptable to Battlefield, DICE hereby grants to
Battlefield the right to use those pods of the Aroma described hound, and Battlefield
hereby agrees to use those parts of the Arena for the purpose of presenting USHL to
hockey games, coudneting practices, pmmihaily presenting the USHL All Star Game
and USHL Fall Cfasale, operating the business and hockey operations and padssning
activltio directly incidental thereto (tire "Intended Purposes"). DICE agrees to allow
Battlefield to use such portion of the Mena that ere necessary t the Intended
Purposo, including but not limited to the ice men, home team and visiting team
lacks rooms, seating (except as otherwise provided heroin), concession space, office
space, common awns and my other areas reasonably necessary to carry out the
Intended Purpose. Upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
vuwsmwn
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DICE shall permit Batlefield to have, hold mud enjoy peaceably and gsietly the use
of the Arena for the Intended Purposes and for the term set forth below. Battlefield
shall quit and surrender the Anne (including the office space provided herein) at the
and of the Turn as provided in this Agreement In the same condition ns at the dam of
the conuncnounont of such use, ordinary wear and tear excepted. "Boulefleld Ice
Hockey Gnarls)" shall be dented for purposes of this Agesemrnd to include all
Batticfioldhome ice hockey exhibifien preseason, regnlarnsson orpinyoff 9macs es
well as USHL All Stu end USHL Fell Classic Status. Battlefield Ice Hockey Games
shall not exceed 42 in any givanseason without tune express written consent ofDICE.
Battlefield will play all Battlefield Ice Hockey Games at the Arens, unless both
parties hereto agree Otherwise,
2. Term. The terrnofthis Agreement shalicemmenceupon Macmtims ofihfs
Agreement and terminate on May 31, 2010 (the Term). One year prior to the
leralmation of this Agreement, the panics shall negotiate in good faith fora new Ice
Usage Agreement. This new to Usage Agreement may include any and all
nendments that "let at file time ofnegotiatlon. Any new Ice UsageAgrconsent will
attempt to be we to the past and include, wherever possible, similar terms and overall
structure to this Agreement..
7. Rent. Battlefield shall pay DICE rem for the Arum in the amounts and manner as sal
forth in this Section 3 during the Term. Additionally, DICE slmll also be responsible
for providing equipment needed to opeate the Arena and conduct Battlefield Ice
Hockey Games as set forth in this Section 3 during the Two'.
3.1. Base RenL Battlefield shall pay to DICE for the use of the Anne base rent equal
to the amounts and at foe ilmes set forth in the table below ("BescRent
f3td'
RENT
Battlefield
P lD D t
$500000.00
I OnmgMlmNovember 20 2009
$5000OO.OD
On oeboforo hauler IS 2010
$1100000,00
1 Onortimaremm IS 2010
SI,100000.00
I On orBefore Au t152010
M1es placed $100,000.00 in exrow with Dubuque Bank & Tress[ as
evidence ofite cmnmitment to move isUSHL membasldp to Dnbugne and
occupy the Arens. To secure We payment of the Base Rent, no later thar
Noon on September 31 200% Battlefield shall provide funds equaling $3.2
million. These Rinds way be in tiro form of esemaved funds, cosh, an
irzevocoble letter of credit in a fors acceptable to City and DICE fnm a
Unlled States hank, or a combination of them. The irrevocable fetter of credit
wiIt be In force until each time as the$3,200,000 o£mnt is paid In fall.
If this limefino is not met, this agreement is termlamcd. The termination of
this agreement shall be the sale remedy of all ponies and no party shot[ be
entillod to reimbmmeme d of any costs or damages incurred by the party in
connection with this Agreement.
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Upon receipt by DICB, D1C8 shell inslnmt Dubuque Hank & 7tuet Io rolum
Ore $100,000.00 escow funds and accrued interest to Battlefield. As set
forth in the Uservw Agreement between DICE, Battlefieldand Dubuque
Bank & Tlvst, the escrow finds will become DICE's properly in the "eat
this Agreement is not Finalized by August 15, 2009, due to the Action or
Inaction of Battlefield.
Battlefield and its individual members shall have the right to substitute
charitable contributions a DICE for Base Rent payments as set faith herein.
The subsOmtion shall In noway affect the amount or timing of payments.
32. Additional Rent. Battlefield shell also pay to DICE $2%000.00 per year as
additional sent for years 6 to 20 of the T ms ("Additional Rent"). Additional
Rent shall be paid at the end of such season (claimed heroin as June 1st)
commencing at the end of am 2015-2016 season, and ending at the cold of the
2025-2030 season.
3.3. Cnpiml 0 and a maximum
$25,0 DICB shall dAmonnas miNmmn of
funding
n ing t 0 and ll meed as IC13 devai Per Year le Arne solutes Improvement
fbdiog to ba allocated as DICB deems in its sole and absolute discretion for
years 11 to 20 of the Tani ("Capital Improvement Funding") paid (and
improvements completed) prior to the start of each season. Battlefield Agrees to
much DICB's Capital Improvement Funding up to a maximum of $25,000.00
per year, For example, In any particular year, DICB's contribution of $25,000
would lead to an equal contribution from Battlefield, for a total of $50,000 in
Capital Improvement Funding. Improvements am bead on a list of
hnprovements suggested by the Arena Advisory Board. DICE and Battlefield's
payments shall be made enter before August 15 of the respective year.
4. Sebeduled Dates
U.
Homo Games. Tho partial agree Ihat all home Battlefield Ice Hockey GAmos
shall be meyed of the Arena, be scheduled
otherwise approved to Ore parties d June Is
Such games shall generally be scheduled between September 1" and June 1^
each year during the Tcrm (the "Hockey Season"). For ice scheduling purposes,
Battlefield shall be considered a significant user of the Arens and shall have first
priority for the dates and times of its Ica Hockey Genes. Not later than May In
of each your, the Amos Advisory Board shall provide Battlefield with
continuation of the data Battlefield bas selected so it may submit those dates to
tie USHL for compilation of the USHL's master schedule. Battlefield shall
matey schedule Immediatelyoard n mile�fa and notification
finefHie
llow he Arens
d del
Advisory Board to release held dates to other users that were es used in
compilation of the USFIL schedule. Any Battlefield Ice Hockey Games that must
be rescheduled after the master USHL schedule Is mleased is subject to written
approval of the Arens Advisory Board.
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4.2, Playoff Games. No(wilhetandiug the fomgoingHattlefi<Idshell notify tla Arcne
Advisory Bond as soon as practicable If Battlefield shall require use of the Arena
for Guy playoff games 0"Godug after Ilse completion of the regular Hockey
Season ("Playoff Games"). The Aetna Advisory Booed Shall make the Anna and
[cased premises avallable for such Playoff Games, and shall work to move or
reschedule other activities that may be scheduled on proposed Playoff Game
dates, especially Friday or Saturday nights. Upon elimination from playoff
contention, Battlefield and ilia Areas Advisory Board shall release any dutes
previously Scheduled for Playoff 0ames.
4.3. Ttymut Camp. Por a period of five (5) cousccutive days during the lest weak of
May tluongb Jnne 21s1 duing each year of "a
from, except for the final
year of
this gm ugh
Battlefield shalt be emtded to access to the Aetna bous the
honsa of o tM and 10 p.m. for the pulp 0 of hosting a USHL Tryout Cal
p
("TYyouf The excel dates mid times of the Tquwa shall he
provided to the
Areme Advisory Board no later Ilan Ile April 1" immediately preceding such
T}yauts. B to teary
shall be entitled to Guess to the Ice smfaoe, penally boxes,
media room and player 6enchcs as well es to all locker moms during This puled
of time. No and
rental l will be payable by Battlodeld for this access.
5. Settlement, Box Office, Services and Fees
5.1. Ticket Sales. Battlefield shall provide and operate the fickciing system used in
the Arena for Battlefield Ice Hockey Games during nomad Arena business honm.
Battlefield shall perform all dudes normally associated with the Arena box office
function foe the sale of all single game tickets for Battlefield Ice Hockey Ceomes.
Such activities shall include, but rat be limited to, the sale of single game tickets,
accounting pmeedores associated with Battlefield Ice Hockey Games, the
settlement of ticket soles slid other revenues Wm game expenses and other
similar functions.
5.2. Complimentary Tickets. Battlefield shall provide DICE ten (10) complimentary
tickets for each Battlefield home Ice Hockey Game and any USHL playoff
games or other USHL sanctioned games played at the Arena C'tire Battlefield
Complimentary Tickets"). In the event DICE does not Ilse some or all of the
Battlefield Complbor ary Tickets for a given Ice Hockey Oftaw, DICE shall
natiry Battlefield and Battlefield may $ell such mused Battlefield
ComplimentaryTickets.
5.3. Concession Revenue. Battlefield shall receive 55% of the &ass concession
revenue front food mid beverages sold in the Arena at all Battlefield Ice Hockey
Games. All remaining revenue at all Battlefield Ice Hockey Games shall be the
Property of DICE OrDICES manager.
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Battlefield shall not receive my nncession rovenac finm try non Balllefald ice
ion of
coo�amon of other ev ntaQxrom, In the � ilelpnniess shall Askedeld is gotiate a rea o ablepcommission
or other consideration to compensate Battlefield for its Assistance.
6. Sealing. The ticketing capacity of the Atena is approximately 3,200. Battlefield$hall
not add m sell tickets exceeding such capacity without the expross written consent of
the DICE or Aron Manager.
7. Spon6arrehip
7.1. Scoreboard and other Sigunge. Battlefield and DICE shall work together to
obtain all scoreboards. DICE agrees to maintain, in good and proper operating
condition, a centerhung.scoreboard within the Atone. Except as set forth in
Exhibit 917.1" hercro, Battlefield shall have the sole mtd exclusive right to sell
sponsorships car or rotated to scorchoetds nd other indoor end ortdoor
p oem ' and mmpomry " asge nd reader boards, a .. receive ell lnocacds
Were from subject to DICE's approval witch will trot he nnremnable wltiflu d.
then' mos bject Eald *A have the rightl meetwitlrand ar'"' the sponsor
listed nor Nt 4t wiW nY hrcreose in spnnsorahlP or npport Going entirely
to Battlefield. Such Amounts paid to DICE will be remitted to BenleEeld witishn
ten (10) days of receipt by DICE. Be(lcftcld shell hAve the right to solicit and
sail sponrotrehips olhee marketing mtd advertising Opponunilica aad invntory for
signage tooled withal We Arne tamer then invenrory identified in Exhibit
47 ibjec[a however, to DIU9 approval which will not be macasonble
withheld). All proceeds derived fromthc sale of loch spomonhips atoll be paid
dlocally from the sponsors to Battlefield. Additionally, upon explashon of the
aming and sponsorship opportunities act f0uh on Exhibit "7.l", those
opporhmhies and that inventory shall become the sole property of Battlefield And
may be sold by Battlefield for whatever Amount and for whatever ducal n it
wishes with all proceeds Were from going to Battlefield. Battlefield agree,' that
timing the Term of the Agreement that it shell not sell sponsorships or
advertisement to the Diamond Io Cosine or its cncccssos or assigns. Battlefield
has the right to sell all We sponsombips it can, however and wherever possible.
DICE or its dwignee will walk with its primary beverage vendors (soda and
bear) to genre favorable pricing and amenities for the Arcae, Including securing
the physical scoreboards iherwelves.
7.2. Dasher boards, ice Surface and Beach boards. Except as act forth in Ex. 7.1
hemlu, Battlefield shall have the right to solicit and sell dasher board
sponsorships, imbedded ice promotions and bench board sponsorships (subject,
however, to DICE's approval which will not be ameasonable withheld), and to
retain all reverie tram same; provided, however, that in the event DICE sells
these adverlselacchs subject to advance written approval from Battlefield, not to
be unreasonably widWeld, DICE shall be entitled to a to patent (10%)
mmindssion on the net proceeds after expenses, In the event a sponsor pays for a
$�nusww$
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sponsossidp iu insmllmenis, Iha deduction of the commission shall be calculated
as ten percent (to%) of the installment amount and not the aggregate sponsorship
amomd.
7.3. Iee Resnnf Icing Mnchlne. DICE lies already solicited and sold the sponsorship
in perpetuity for one iw resurfacing maehiae. Battlefield shall have the right to
solicit and sell sponsorship on any other ice resurfacing machine($). an the event
DICE sells such sponsorship rights, subject to advance mitten approval from
Battlefield, not to be unreasonably withheld, DICE shall be entitled to a [oil
percent (10%) comsndssb l of net proceeds alter expenses. In Ore event a sponsor
pays for a sponsorship III instalhe^ the deduction of Ole commission shall be
calculated as tan percent (10%) of the Installment Amount and not the aggregate
spobe ahem ilto Amout, If
m ensure h B a s r
Ice R receive raWna is used, Ore machines shall
ponso
7A.CooparnEon. DICE and Bgttlefield agree to work together to maximize
sponsorship revenne by potentially packaging the sponsorship opportunities
described above whenevw possible. Is this eafarceable7
g. Novelties. DICB grunts Battlefield the right to sell novelties and souvenir items
Immediately prior to, during and immediately after Battlefield Ice Hockey dames in
areas designated by the Arent Manager. Novelties shall include, but not be limited to,
awns, swentshids, hats, 1-shirts, lean jerseys and other similar clothing, and pucks,
sticks, perm uds and other Articles ("Novelties"). Battlefield shall, at its expense,
provide all such Novelties and all sales people necessary to carry out each sales.
Battlefield is entitled to all revenue generated from the sale ofNovelties.
9. Rood And ➢evorage Revenue. DICE's monagement designee shall have the
exclusive right to operate and control, all food and beverage sales, including alcoholic
beverage sales, during Battlefield Ice Hockey Gaines and collect oil ruvenuc there
from. Battlefield shall receive 55% of the gross revenge firms all food and beverage
sales during Battlefield Ica Hockey Comes. DICE'S management dwignce $hish
obtain a liquor license from the City of Dubuque ro sell alcoholic beverages at its sole
exproseA r its
maincluding nagement deignee shn all havethe emissivetight oluen shop Insurance. a right to sell CE In the
Anna. All concession famiture, fixtures and equipment shell be provided by DICE,
or i1$ management designee. DICE shall be inquired to him off all vending mecbiacs
and close all lobby and other non -Arne food and beverage operations one hour
before, during and one hour after One conclusion ofall Battlefield Ice Hockey Gamines
held in [lieAcom,,
10. Use of Aroma, Battlefield agrees to conduct its activities in the AMR so as not to
endanger any poison therein. Balllothdirs use of the Arena shall at all thues be
consistent with thehitended Purposes.
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Rights.
es:
I0.1. Removal person; Battlefield mhe Arenmvends p nbe exercise of this onlholly
person B ftleore
flrrongls Belllefield's agents or police officers, DICE hereby wolves any right
and all claims for damages during Om Battlefield Ica Hockey Omnes.
At all other times, DICEmemvna the right to eject any objectionable person or
persons from the Amon or leased earn thereof, and, upon the exemim of this
authority through DICB's agents or police officers, Battlefield hereby waives
ally light and oil claims for damages during non -Ice Hockey Oames,
10a, No Use of Machinery. Battlefield shall not, without the written Donald of
DICE, put up or operate any engine ormewhinery or motor in the Amon muse
oils, burning fluids, camphene, kemseue, naphtha or gasoline fer Dither
mechanical or other purposes or any agent, other fen gas or electricity, for
illuminating theAmna thereof.
]0.3. Facility Rules mid Regulations. Battlefield further covenants and agrees to
observe and abide by the odes and regulations governing the "so ofthe Arena
promulgated by the Arena Manager and Amaa Advisory Board and amended
Item time to time (the "Facility Rules and R(gnflioms'), incorporated hemin
by this rafmncq so long as those Facility hides and Regulations are
Battlefield shall act in cooperation wie Avon Manger m
reasonable,th th
cause its servants, agents, employees) players, becomes, patrons, invitees and
guess to abide by the then entreat Facility Rules and Regulations. No Facility
Rule or Regulation shall be promulgated that restricts the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages during Battlefield Ice Hockey Oames,
beyond those general restrictions contained in the ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the
Facility Ibules and Regulations, the more of this Agreement shall control.
10.4. Arenn Use. Tim Arens mid the keys thereto shall at all times remain under tire
charge and control of both DICE and Battlefield or Weir designees. Battlefield
shall not permit the Alone to be used for lodging rooms or for any illegal,
improper, immoral or objectionable purpose or as DICE shall dctmmine in its
sole discretion. Battlefield shall not obstruct or interf with the rights of
other Arena tonne or hjara or annoy them or as DICE shall determine in is
sets discretion, All keys shall remain the property of DICE and shall not be
duplicated and shall be removed at (lie termination of the Agreement.
]0.5. Laws. Ratdefield will comply with all laws of the United States and the State
of Iowa, and wif respect to this Agreement and the use of the Areas,
Battlefleld will Damply with all ordinances of the City of Dubuque and all
into and requirements of the police and fire departments or other municipal
authorities of Dubuque. Baltlefeld will obtain and pay for all necessary
permits and licenses and will not do or stiffer to be done anything in the Arne
or leased areas fcmof during the Term of this Agreement in violation of any
n"aovows
such laws, ordinances, alas or regmiremanlsa and, if the mtmndn of
Battlefield is called to any awh violation on the part of Battlefield or of any
person employed by or adndited to the Arena or leased meas thereof by
Battlefield, Battlefield will Immediately desist focus er wneetsuch violalion.
10.6, Arena Damage. Battlefield shall not iNnre, mar or in any manner deface the
Arena or cane orpermil the same to be done, and will not drive or permit to
be driven nails, landless tacks or screws into any part of the building and will
rat make or allow to be made any alterations of say kind therein without the
express written permission of DICB
10.7. Arena Premises. Battlefield shall not to bat from admittance into the Amin
thereof a larger number ofpersons than can safely and freely move about and
In said rented areen, and the decision of Battlefield, of its designee, in this
respect shall be final. Battlefield shall not place any chair or movable object in
ally passageways and will.kwp passageways clear at all times. Battlefield
shall not obstmet or use for any purpose, other than ingress and egress of the
Arena, any portion of the sidewalks, entries, passages, vestibules, halls,
elevators or stairways, or access to public utilities of said building. Battlefield
shall not cover or obstruct the doom, stairways or openings that reflect or
admit light into any place in We building. Battlefield shall lie the water
closets or other water Appemhns only for the purpose wlaiuh they ware
constructed, and shall not deposit any sweepings, rubbish, rags, papers or
other saimences therein. Battlefield shall be responsible for any damage
resulting from any misuse or damage of may nature or character caused by
Battlefield.
10.g. Parsonai Articles. the Arena manager shall have tine sole right to collect and
have the custody of articles left in the Arena or leased itself lhemofby parson
attending any Iw Hockey Onam or tournament game sponsored by Battlefield
held in the Amna, and Battlefield or any person In Battlefield's employ shall
not coldest or interfere with the collection or custody of such artimm.
S. Arens, Structurnl Changes. DICE is coordinating and causing the Arena to
be built on Schraht island, Dtdnrpnc, loam. Batlefield shall have the right to
have input In to the design of the building. The final plans slid specifications
shall be determined by DICE. Those plans are attached Iterate as Exhibit
90.9". Minor internal structure and cosmetic changes shot[ be allowed so
long as they do not increase the turn of the facility and jeopardize timelines.
Any cost increases m the $6.6 million budget would be bonne by the party
responsible for the increase based on altemuons rat included in the agreed to
and final Architecture drawings. Any mat savings under the six million six
hundred thousand dollars ($6.6 million ) budget will be shared by the parties
pro rate based on contributions by Battlefield and DICE contributing in kind
contributions with the met savings waning ant of the rent payrnent(s)
immediately following the discrimination of the cost savings.
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11. Utilities mud Mnbsmmsnee. DICE shall provldc, al ila own expense, Ilse following
utilities and maintenance services to the Arena:
11,1. Heat And Cooling. DICE
shall
ate
ASone pad leased preses miwhen mghlnd provide by the mason normally nd for use e far
ee of
the Anna for the Intended Purposes, It Is the understanding of DICE and
Battlefield if the Arena needs air conditioning and/or additional electrical Mae
during the off season, DICE and/or BRA must provide souse, as they shall
agree.
IL2. Lighting. DICE shall provida lighting for use of the Amna in a unbcom with
the Intended purposes;
11.3. Water. DICE shall provide water by means of this appliances installed far
ordinary water closet purposes, and for tire making and molntnining of (Ile ice
sheet, and for concession purposes; and
11.4. Cleaning. DICE or Arena Manager shall provide Arena cleaning, including
post -Ice Hockey Game cleaning, well as Is necessary on account of the public.
to keep go Ahnain a clean and usable condition.
l2. Parking. Arena patrons shall not be charged for parking. In the event the parties
determine it to be to their best internal to charge for parking, the ka must be
reasonable and the net proceeds them from shall be divided equally between the
parties. This Agreement is only for the Arne. Parking is not a part of the leased
premises.
I7. Facilities DICE shall provide or make available for use by Battlefield the following
facilities:
111.
Locker Rooms. DICE aitoll "lake available to Battlefield the use of two
soaker moms if the basic the Harkey Season. 'the ioekee mom for ical main,
shall consist of the basis facilities, including a [roining room, medical mom,
dmissing mom, showers, sinks,
and handles.ei The lookeramona for visiting team shall consist of the lasic
facilities, Including comhes' meeting area, showcra, sinks, toilets, and
benches. Battlefield shall be responsible for all additional finishes, furnishings
and fixtures above the basic facilities provided by DICE as well as any sputa]
equipment, including, but not limited to, Bndtura, whirlpools, bot tubs,
snons, exemiso ecibipment, video monitoring/editing equipment and similar
equipment. Battlefield shall have exclusive use of Biddefield home locker
room during each Hockey Season throughout the Tenn and shall maintain the
locker rooms in a profeaalonal manner. DICE shall have the right to use
Battlateld's exclusive home locker mom on occasion upon pu==' 'on by
Battlefield, which shall notbeumeasonably withheld.
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13.2. Personal Psoporty. Neil6er RICH nor Arena Manager shall not be
responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment, valuables, personal
effects or any other Items (aPersomt Propmty") stared, let or pieced in the
locker moms for any period of lime. Battlefield shall remove Its personal
property on or before the and of tiro Hockey Swsail or upon foray -eight (48)
hours prior valiant notice from DICE during the Hockey Swson if the locker
rooms am needed for another event at the ArenA. Battlefield shall defend,
indemnify and hold DICE and the City of Dubuque harmless tram and against
Any claim, demand, or action regarding the loss, theft, or danage to any
personal Properly in tine looker MOMS.
13.7. fee Biala DICB shell provide an ice rink co d B to wlf rink boards, penalty
boxes and player benches fur all throughout
t and Battlefield lSh Hockeysin Games
doting wch Hockey Season Wroughout tfia Tam. DICE shell msinfain Ice
from August 15 through the end of ills Tryout Camp asalated in Section 4.3
above,
13.4, Media Roan. DICE shall provide a media ream for sae by the media and
visiting USHL representatives during training RAMPS and immediately prior
to, during and attar Battlefield Ice Hockey Games dining wch Hockey Sessin
throughout fire Tam.
17.5, Ofges Space. Durbig the Term, DICE shall provide, at na additional cast ro
Battlefield, the exclusive use of office specs at the Arem comprised of
approximately five hundred (500) square fact for the purpose of managing,
administering and operating fic USHL member teem, Battlefield will be
responsible for fornisldng, equipping and supplying the office spat& DICE
will work with Battlefield to establish a telephone system and Internet access
for the office apace, however all awls associated with the provision of these
ervices cud equipment will be charged to Battlefield at DICE's standard
charge miss. Battlefield shall have pill access to the office space.
13.6. ' USHL Guidelines. All facilities provided by DICE AS Battlefield pursuant to
this Swtton shell bo in a fame and condition gwanlly comisieat will the
guidelines published by the USHL for the administration and operation of
USHL mennber mama. The parfies rewgnin that Battlefield Strait inspect all
suchfadUfiw R the Arena sod confirm that Sitwell f IlilieS, in lheirw-built
condition, awl At exceed such gNdelinw. Notwithstanding [tie foregoing, in
the event Battlefield provide DICE with written notifiwlien that any facility
Identified Above does not comply with the USHL g0idalinee end if
modifications to the facility for compliance will not cause DICE Io incur any
material capital wpendilums, as determined in DICE's sole discretion, Ihen
DICE shall make the necessary Improvements for compliance. Battlefield
shall immediately serve DICE with die USHL guidetmes. After construction
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any changes to comply with USHL guidclhtes shell be nl the coat of
Battlefield.
133. Luxury➢oxen. Battlefield shall have decants and exclusive right to sell soma
and luxury boxes for ifs Battlefield Ice Hockey Games and for all other events
at file Areas. Battlefield shall be responsible for all Nmitnre, fixtures and
equipment in luxury boxes located at the Amna, Luxury boxes arc available
for lease face Battlefield.
14. Practice Time. DICE shall provide Battlefield use of the Ice Rink at the Arena for
practice subject to other scheduled events (cladimg, without limitation, Scheduled
intercollegiate hockey genes or practices), nmuttenanse and operational needs as
dellemined in the Arena Manager's sale dissection. The Arena Manager shall
provide DaBlefield use of the Ice Rink duly of no charge during normal business
hours (8am-7:30pm ceatml time) Monday- Friday we
fhe Arenn is coMgnred for
hockey and available
es sal focal in tale Section l4 upon 98 Iwnr noose. Once the
pre
schedule is set, It may mat le changed wilhoat the Arena Advisory Board's
approval. If pmelice secure before 600 era or between 10;00 pm and 12 era,
Eanlefield shut pry DICB forpersonnel standard rates required to accommodels such
pmcfee at Atenv's atandmd eM1arge rates. In addttlon, if We Arena is not configured
for hockey on the day Batlleficldwlshes ro practice, Battlefield shall pay DICE forall
vests incurted by DICB to convert the Arena to hockey configuration inalttding, but
not limped to, p'a air equipment and ntitittesI all at DICB•s atendard cRvrge rates.
The pmetice Time for Bagtefneld will 6e set busveen the hours of 8:00 e.m, and 7:30
p.m., for a period ofappmximately two home.
I5. Personnel. Battlefield or the USHL shall provide, at no expense to DICE, the game
personnel for each Ice Hockey Gamc, including, but not limited to, referee,
scorekeeper•, timekeeper and public address nmmmeer. The party designated below,
or its agent or connector shall, at that parry's sole expense, provide the additional
personnel set forth below in a commercially reasonable summer for each Battlefield
Iceiloekey Gems:
15.1. Lived Staff, Battlefield shall provide event supervisors, event leads, ticket
takers, ticket sallue, ushem, Suet services staff and concierge personnel as
reasonably determined by Battlefield.
15.2. Scantily Staff. Battlefield shall provide appropriate uniformed endtar non-
unlieu ned law enforcement personnel and moved managers. Such security
personnel shall remain on duty until fhe Arem is cleared of the general public.
15,1. Maintenance 3taffiCienning.DICB'S management designee shall provide all
slats reasonably necessary to maintain the physical support services of the
Arena during Battlefield Ica Hockey Games. This shall include, but not be
limited to, maintaining tile Ice surface, HVAC system and electrical system,
and providing an ice resurfacing machine operator for each ice resurfacing
m�mwmma
m
machine used by Bottlefteld. DICH'S management designee shall also provide
cleaning mews to maintain the Arena, public areas and private areas in a clean
condition such as is customary in public venues of this kind and reasonably
acceptable to DICE during and after all Battlefield Ice Hockey Games.
IS.d, Pregame Setup/post game Shilling. Battlefield shall provide all staff end
related expenses incurred to provide for the sat -up and tear down for all
Battlefield Ice Hockey ounces (except that any removal or reinstallation of the
dasher boards or ice short shall be perf cd by DICE at DICE's express).
15.5. Dax Office Mannger/llcket Seller. Battlefield shell provide a box office
manager andstaffto provide rho SINNI s as set fall" barrio.
15.6. Emergency Medical Tcchnleinns("Mrs"). Battlefield shall provide Mrs
re serve spectators, employees and players participating in Battlefield Ice
Hockey Games
15.7, Additional Services. Battlefield shall provide game technieioos and spotlight
Appearance as required to operate mry Arena sound, lighting or other operating
System.
l6. Intellectual and Prup rletmy Rights
16.1, DICE Eights. DICE shall retain rely and all rights, title and interest in the
came of the Areas. Battlefield shall Include Has current name of the Arena as
designated by DICE in any and all media when advertising or promoting any
Ice Hockey Game or Battlefield's event at the Amex. Additionally, DICE
hereby gmens to Batfiefield a license to use the name of the Arena on any
novellyunless advised otherwise inwriting by DICE,
16.2. Battlefield Rights. Battlefield hereby giants to DICE a non-axelnsive
worldwide license and right to use file Battlefield and Dubuque Fighting
Saws name and logo in promotion of the Arena in all media. DICE shall have
the right to display Battlefield's name and logo, including any names or Iagos
associated with fire USHL.team owned by Battlefield in any promotional
material regarding the Aram end any media Advertising the Aram. Upon
request, DICE shall provide Battlefield Willi copies of such promotional
material for Battlefield's review. in the event Battlefield demnines, in its
reasonable discretion, that them has been any deviation or distortion of
Battlefield's logo in any of these promotional mmteriala, then DICE shall work
in good faith with Battlefield to mmedy such deviation or distortion on f mare
promotional materials. Battlefield moms all other rights, title and licemat in
and to Baflefeld's name and logo. Battlefield fudlmr grants DICE a non-
exclusive worldwide licrme and right in use photographs and video footage
from any Battlefield's Ice Hockey Games held at the Arena for promotional
materials. For the purposes of this Section 16.22 any rights obtained by DICE
n"concur
to utilize the name and logo of Battlefield shall also be epplisble for any
sucssornsme or logo ofHfialefreld.
17. Smoking. The Arena is a nonsmoking building. Battlefield shall lake reasonable
steps to ensure compliance by its slsff, employs, invitee, guests, licensees, patrons
and agents with all federal, slate or local laws and regulations and City policies
applicable to smoking in the Arcne,
Broadcast Rights. d shelf own
st rights and
for
ig Battlefield's Ica Hockey Often", llarevenues
Any costs simulated Willi the production ofm It
broadcasts shall be paid by Battlefield.
!0. Hockey Configuration, DICE shall at up the Arena In Hockey Configuration prior
to an Ice Hockey Dane. "Hockey Configuration" shall include, but not be limited to,
suitable lea surface, floor and dasher boards, scaling as def ed herein, penalty and
Mot boxes, miles, and someboard.wllh a minimum of one microphone and an online
Input for musical presentation through the Arena's sound system. The sound system
will be provided by the facility. All attempt will be rnadc to secure a center hung 4-
sided scorcbaord with video display capabilities.
20. Americans Willi Disabilities Act. DICE shall tense all permanent sbaclums of the
Arena to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act timing
the Term. Battlefield acknowledges and agrees that his programs, activities and events
will comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act during the
Tam.
2l. Damage orDehveliar of the Arena.
21.1. Damage by Battlefield. If (he Arena or areas thercoflased to Battlefield are
damaged during the Term by the act, default or negligence of Battlefield or its
agents, employs, pabons, guests, Invitees, licensees or any person admitted
in the premiss by Battlefield or dating any everd, operation or activity of
Battlefield if sponsored by Battlefield, Battlefield shall pay to DICE upon
demand such sums as shall be necessary to reface such premiss to their
present condition; provided, however, [lint Battlefield shall not be liable for
(lie negligent, mcklee or intentional misconduct of DICE, its employes or
agents. Battlefield hereby assume fill responsibility for lire character, acts
and conduct of all persons admitted to the premise or to any portion of the
premises by the consent of Battlefield, during any event, operation or activity
of Battlefield or with the consent of any person acting for and on behalf of
Battlefield.
21.2. Arena Becomes Unusable. In the event the Arcne Is wholly or partially
destroyed by fire or other casualty covered by the usual form of fire and
extended coverage insurance and are rendered untenable, DICE shaE, to the
Oxford of insurance proceeds actually received by DICE or the City of
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Dubuque and not required to Ix Paid to any mortgage or ground lessor,
rebuild, nditionir ras when [lie singe waml faro shed to Battlefield PROMIM to Iendytile
same lilts
Agreement shall remain in effect during such period. NotwiBulanding the
foregoing, the parties acknowledge that the City of Dubuque has the right to
detmrdne what, If any, rebuilding, repair or mstorelion shall occur el We
Arena mrd/oe leased premises in the event the same is wholly or partially
doemayed, and that DICE is bound by such determination. in the event of must
destruction, rent and all other charges incidental to Battlefield's use of the
Arena shall abate during the period of recombination, and in the event of
partial destruction, rent and all other charges incidental to Battlefield's use of
the Arena shall abate during the period of mcotsatmclion in proportion to the
extent of Bsttlefreld'a has of use of the Arena and/or leased premises;
provided, that them shall be no abasement of runt or any other charges
incidental to Battlefield's Ilse of tile Arena if the -fie or other ="city was
caused by the act of Battlefield or Hardefiold's employees or Invoice, In the
vent that the Agreement is terminated pmmnant to this Section 71.2, each
party hereby waives any claim for damages or compensation, provided,
however, that DICE shall not waive any claims in lire event the Agrrement is
terminated duo to Hie act of Battlefield orBettlefield's employees or invitees.
21.3. Ualit ofield Ugnipmcnt and Imptrovmue¢ta. Battlefield shell be responsible
for and shall providc its ow¢ insurance coverage, and supply DICH with
reasonable evidence of snail coverage, with mapeet 10 any f ornhure, fixtures,
Improvesnems, betterments, equipment and personal property belonging to
Battlefield and placed by Battlefield in or upon the Arena and/or leased
promises. Battlefield agrow and warrants to DICE Het any f insurence
policy, extended coverage policy, casualty and loss policy, or other policy m
policies carried by Battlefield In wrmeolion with this Agreement or the Arena
or insuring Battlefield's Property or effects located themin shall contain a
provision whereby the insurance uoriier waives any right of subrogation
against DICE and the City of Dubuque,
22.insurance. Battlefield shall maintain, at its sofa coal and expense, the Insuranleffold ce on or
in conncetion with the Battlefield
aieasW area and to DIE Ice Hockey Games at the
amosa se[ faith below. Battlefield shell furnish to DICE an Accord 25 Ceslifmte of
lneurence no let" Ilan thhty (30) dap after execution of this Agreement, bin in no
event less than fourteen 04) days prior to occupying any portion of Ilia Arena or
leased premises, evidencing that Them is in efrcet far the Hockey Season, and will
mmmn in effect fluonglent the Term of dris Agreement, the following forms of
insurance, written by an insurer having a rating of not leas than AVI in But's
insurance Guide (or which is athetwim acceptable to DICE), and licensed b do
business in the State of laws.
22.1. General Liability Insurance. Battlefield shall maintain general public
liability Insurance against claims far bodily injury, death or property damage
3i1AHr."..B
till
aeMng in or about lire Amnna, perking garage, growtds aatmnnding the
Arena and any other site necesswy at used for the Intended Purpose In an
aunt not less than $5,000,000 par occurrence foe bodily injury or death,
liability ler mane of $1,000,000 porperson for any one person, and $500,000
for property damage. Baf0efield's Goneral Liability policy will name DICE
DRA and the City ofDltbuque, their respective officers, directors, employees
and agents as Additional Insureds. The insurance afforded to the Additional
hcsumds under the General Liability policy must be primary insurance over
any other valid or collectible inswnnce which the Additional Insured$ may
havowilb respect to loss under the listed policy.
222, Workers' Compensation. Battlefield shall maintain workers' compensation
insurance covetingall persons employed by Battlefield in connection with any
work done on or about -the Arena for which claims for death or bodily Injury
could be mated against DICE, Battlefield or the Anna. Such )nsmance shall
be in accordance with statutory limits and shell include Employers Liability
insuraeo and a Waiver of Subrogation ogaiml DICE DRA and One City of
Dubuque, their respective officers, directors, employees and agwts.
22.3. Other Insurance. Battlefield shall maintain such other insurance on or in
connection with the Arma as DICE mayreasonably require and which many
time Is cornnconly obtained In connection with public event properties similar
to the Arms.
22A. Authorized to Transact Business. All instruments required by this, Section
22 shall be written by companies of recognized Bunncial startling and
authorized to do insurance business in the Slate of Iowa. If said insurance or
any pact thereof shall expire, be withdrawn, become void or voidable,
Battlefield shall Immediately obtalanew ins mane with the coverage aetfodh
herein.
22.5. Canmlln0o11 of Insurance. Eeoh Insurance policy required in Oils Section 22
shall tde Ihat h may trot be canceled except after thirty (30) days prim
writtem n nouotiw to DICE which shall be nosed on the policy. Each such policy
shall also provide that any loss otherwise payable them under shelf be payable
notwithstanding.,
(I
) my not or omission of DICE which might, absent such provision, result in
occupation
use oeany pats purposes
opaymcnl,
@7 the occupalionoruse attire Arms Yorpucposes mom hazardous than those
pamitled bypmvisions ofsuchpelicy,
(3) the existence of other policies of insurance covering the Arena against the
pail involved, whether caleelible or not.
22.6. Compliance with Policy. Domiciled shall pay as they become due all
premiums for the insurance required by Ibis Section 22, shall renew or replace
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eacI lie Or,shell promptly comply with and wnfoan to ellprovisions ofeark
ce policy aid shall not take any action that may reach In the
cancellation ofany insurance policies regarding the Arctic. Bach party to this
Agreement may secure, at ita awn expense, any business intermptimn
lnsmance it deems necessary.
All patties shall list the other party as an additional insured for all insurance
aalWord heroin.
z3. mdammity.
23.1. DICE hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold hatless and to defend
Battlefield's and its owners, directors, officers, eneloyecs, volunteers and
players, and each of them, from and against any and all claims, demands,
Bear, judgments, or Otherwise, resulting from or by reason of (I) rely violation
of this Agreement by DICK and/or (if) death of or Injury to any person or
damage m any property whotsoever and all other claims, expenses, fines,
demands, actions and loans from any source that may happen or Occur as a
result of DICE's (or its employee's, cmlmemm' err agents') negligence,
intentional acts oromissions.
23.2, Battlefield agteesto pay, protect, indemnify, save andhold ImmlessDICE, its
direclam, officers and employees, their successors mid assigns from and
against ay and all liabilities, [case, damages, penalties, costs and expenses
(including all reasonable attorney L and expenses), causes of notion, suite,
claims, demands or judgments of any net= whatsoever, however caused,
arising floor:
(1) any injury to a death of any official, playa, participant, pahen,
invitee, licensee, coach or staff a any Ica Hockey Geme,'lkyout
Comp or pmatim that results from or is related to the use of the
Area for its Intended Purposes, including but not tithed to,
injuries or death resulting from any object or person(s) leaving the
Ice Rink or any injury or death to person(a), player(s), coaches or
staff participating In the Ice Hockey Gains;
(7) any injury to or death of any person or any lass of or damage to
any property In any manna arising in or around the Av en or the
leased premises orolherwlsemvultug from any loaldockey Game
or other activity, operation or use of [lie Arena or leased premises
by Baflefreld;
(3) any violation of any provision of this Agreement, or any contract
or agreement to which Battlefield is a party; or
(d) the deposit, smmge, disposal, initial, dumping, Ijeting, spilling,
leaking
g or any otherpinceme for rclese, or existence in or on the
leased premises or Arens ofs haralous or axle substance, matter
or waste as defined in any law, rule, regulators, statute or
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ordinance; except fo We extent (1) - (4) arise f om 1Ne negligwce,
intentional actor omission Of DICE.
Battlefield agrees to def d, indemnify, and hold homeless the City of
Dubuque, and its officers end employers from and against any and all claims
of any kind arising out of the negligence of Battlefield, its officers, and
employees, and anyone under the control of Battlefield or for whom
Battlefield is responsible, In the performance of this Agreement.
In case any action or proceeding is brought against either of fire panics to this
Agreement or the City of Dubuques, their directors, officers or employees, by
reason of any such claim, the parties hereby covenant upon notice from Ilia
other party or Ilia City of Dubuque to competently resist or defend such action
or proceeding by eaudsel of its choice, and to cooperate and assist In the
defense of such action or proceeding if reasonably requested to do so. The
obligations of the parties under this Section 23 shall survive any termination
of this Agreements but shall apply only to obligations, events, marten or
uu wllich clear or arise prior to the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
7A. Independent Contractors. It is understood and agreed by and between Benefield
and DICE that any and all acts that a party or Its personnel, employers, agents,
contractors or servants perform pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be
undertaken as independent contractors and not as employees or agents of or joint
partners ventures the other party. Neither party shall.heve tare authority to bind the
other party by or with any contract or agreement or to impose try liability neon the
other party. All acts and contracts of a parry shall be in its own name and act in the
name of the other panty.
25. Default.
25.1. Battlefield Events of Default The following acts or emissions by Battlefield
shall be deemed adefealtunder this Agreement ("Battlefield's Def all(l):
(1) Baftlefieldfails to maintain its membership in the USHL in good standing;
(s) Battlefield fails to ranks payment at times mid in the amounts required
trader this Agreement;
(3) Battlefield abandons and discontinues use of the Arena and [cased
promises for the intended Purpose;
(4) Battlefield fails to patient, keep and observe any leans, previsions,
covenurts or conditions contained in [ilia Agreement;
(3) Battlefield fails to abide by all applicable laws, ordinance, riles and
regulations of 1hallniled Status State of Iowa, City of Dubuque or DICE
Mating to Battlefield's rise of the Arena and leased premises;
(6) Batlefheld fails to pay any voider for services or materials provided for
the benefit of Battlefield In the Arena or leased arras thereof If
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Battlefield are othmwiso inquired hereunder to directly pay such vendors
or If any lien is placed on the Arena or leased premises thereof by reason
of say each failure by battlefield; or
(7) Battlefield fails to acquire and constantly maintain insurance as provided
In Section 22 during theTermoftbis Agreement.
25.2. DICE Events of Dofnulf.'fhe following acts or omissions by DICE shall be
deemed adefault under this Agreement ("DICD's Default"):
(1) DICE fails to comply with all applicable larva, ordinances, rules end
mgulaliuns ofIhe United States, State of Iowa, or City of Dubuque; or
(2) DICE
fails Loon perform,
keepthis
orrobserve
any term; provision, covenant or
condition
25.4. IIztervnl Mediation, Hither part' any, upon written notice and within 10
days after the conclusion oby each
al Mediation, elect ro aims a non -binding
msalaliM procednre whereby each presents its case to a mutually Mediation,
neutral mediation agrees
torparfl . If a party elects ro utilize External M than 10
the other party agrees es Written
t HearingsExternal
will occur to more than 10
days alter a party serves written notice ro use Hxlemel Mediation. Each parry
maybe represented at the Hearing by lawyers, if the matter cannot be resolved
at such Hearing by The External Mediation proceedings will have been
without p judice to the legal position of either party. The parties shall each
bear their respective Coale hscurred in contraction with this procedum, except
that (hey shall share equally We fees and expenses of the mediation and the
costa of the facility for the Hearing. She parties will retain all other rights and
remedies available to them at law or equity.
26. Force Malcom Neither, petty shall be liable to the other for damages if such pmt)'s
performance Is delayed doe to Acts of Gad, including, but not Ihniled to, Din, flood,
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taming, win, disaster, clot a ajeur "vent beyond such parties Section
control
(herein each celled a "Force Mejenre") exap[ as provided by Section 21. In each
vent, the affected party shall promptly notify the other of the delay and to likely
duration. Each party to Ibis Agrectnent may secure, at ila own expense, any business
interruption lnsuoula It deems necessary.
27. Reality Excluaivityo Tim use of the Arena by other tenants may not infringe upon the
rights of Battlefield and in no circumstances may another trout cause Battlefield to
lose its priority status with refund to Ere ealuduling of Battlefield Ice Hockey Games,
except for Stich special events as hosting the Iowa Games, Illinois and Iowa Special
Olympics mid such other similar events. The parties agree to collaborate in bringing
the USHL Fell Classic, USHL All Slot Estates and other special events to the Arens.
28. Arena Advisory Board. TleArcne Advisory Hoard is n select group of slakeM1oldors
whoso function shall be to advise and make non -binding recommendations ro the
DICE Board of Directors and the Arena Manager. The Anna Advisory Board shall
among other things, saggestcapital Improvements and expenditures, determine the
masteeschedule for the Aram, assist in establishing Facility Rules and Regulations,
andprovidea voice for allslskcholdemusingtheArme. The Arena Advisory board
shall be comprised ofthe following five (5) mentalism:
A) Chairperson of theDICB Board of Directors, or designee;
B) president and CEO of the DRA, or designee;
C) Chairperson of the Battlefield Board of Governors, or designee; -
D) City of Dubuque City Manager, or designee;
B) president of Dubuque Youth Hockey or designee
29. GenaralAnvislona.
29.1, Captions, The pomgnnph had4ngs in Ibis Agreement aro used only far
convenience iCoding the subject matter end aro not punt of tits Agrcoment
or to he used in determining ins intern of We pining or otherwise interproting
this Agieamenl.
29.2. Applicable Low. parties to Ibis Aeteement shall cordornr to all existing and
applicable City ordinances, resolutions, stdo and federal laws and all existing
end fimme sines and rugruatlons pertaining to the Areas. Iowa law will govern
the terms and the performance under this Agreement. Any court proceedings
shall occur In the Dnhuque County District Court,
29.9, Merger. This Agreement corvsdattes the entire agreement between the parties
and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or
and, between the parties herero relating to the Arctic and the tmnnellon
provided for herein. The parties have not relied upon any representations,
warranties or other promises, except those expressly set forth herein.
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29.4. Modifications. This Agreement may be modifed, emended, dischmged or
waived only by an agreement in writing signed by the parry against whom
enforcement ofsuch modification, anserdment, discharge or wmiveris caught.
29.5, Assignment. Battlefield shall have the right to assign this Agreenrent and its
obligations hereunder with the express written consent of DICE, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withhold, conditioned or delayed. All
investors, stipulations and agreements m this Agreement shall extend to and
bind the legal representatives, permitted successors and assigns of the
r'espeetiva parties hereto.
29.6, Street document
thalnuca All provisions of this Agreement and each and every
t shell be attached hereto shell be a0lctly complied with eas
written,, a that end no substitution or change shall be made except upon written
dirccNonfimn en nmhorized represenlalive of the paztles..
29.7, Notice, All notices, demands, requests, approvals, consents, offers, statements
and other instruments of communications required or pernrined to be given
punuanl to the provisions of this Agreement, shall be in writing mid shall be
dcemed to have bam given when delivered in parson, by Federal Express or
deposited in the United Slates mail by confect mail, remm receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed to the other party at its address sot forth below
IF
TO BATTLEFIELD; Battlefield Dnbngne, LLC
do Hriau 7. Schoanbom
P.O. Box 817
St, Joseph, MN 56374
With n copy lo: Brian 1. Schoenborn,
Leonard, Sireot and Deinard, PA
3900 Eighth Street North, Suite 102
St. Cloud, MN 56303
IP TO DICB: Dubuque Community ice&
c/o F. Non Corner, Inc.
14 P. lla Vi Woodward, III
1450 Alla Vista
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
With a copy to: lames H. Goodman, Jr.
0' Connor 8c themes P.C.
700 Locust Street, Suite 200
Dub upo%IA 52001
Flwowaw 2p
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29.8, U.S. D011n11. All an MY emouuts expressed In tlsls Agreemwt are In
United States Doaars. Payments shall also bemade in United States Dollars.
29.9. Late Payments. DICB Slwll received hamact at a One of 1'h %per month or
the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less, on any outstanding
balance that is past due.
29.10. Invalid Provision. in the event any one or mom ofaea provisions contained in
this Agreement shell for any merson be held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceabllity
shell not affect any other provision of this Agreement, but this Agreement
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein.
29.11. Execution in Coanteri nrb. This Agreement maybe executed many number
of counterparfa, eech of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of
such counterparts shall constitute area agreement. Also, to facilitate execution
of this agreement, the parties may execute and exchange by telephone
fawimlhe counterparts of ate signature pages, which shall be deemed originals
for all purposes of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WNEREOP, Iha pediee hereto hove exxnied Wis Agreement on
the�day of Suit. 2099 (the "Bfl'scNve
DICB: BATTLEFIELD:
Dubuque ConoounityLoa &
Iteemotion Can Battlefield que,LL
eC
now. F. Robert Woodward,➢[ Name: BrimJ. Schoenborn
Title: President � Title: President
n�viwaxs
Exhibit 7.1
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