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Usage Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery_Amphitheater 2009-2012THE CITY OF Dubuque ~.i~ DUB E A°~'~'~~~ 1 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Usage Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for Section of the Amphitheater DATE: August 10, 2009 Bob Smith of Stone Cliff Winery has requested a usage agreement for a section of the Amphitheater to have weekly outdoor movies and jam sessions. This agreement has been in discussion for some time as staff resolved the issue of the license to sell alcohol. Stone Cliff will license the area covered by this agreement but will not sell alcohol during a rental of the entire amphitheater without the permission of the renting party. If they are given permission, they will contribute 50% of the profit to the charity. The agreement is for $900 per year and has the following restrictions: • All Stone Cliff events will be scheduled through the Leisure Services Department and regularly held events (like the Irish Hooley) will have priority. • Traffic in the non-licensed area cannot be restricted during Stone Cliff events. • The type of fencing used for the usage area will be approved by the City. • Events held at the Amphitheater cannot be required to allow Stone Cliff to sell food or drinks in the usage area. Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence recommends City Council approval of a Usage Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for a section of the Amphitheater. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Usage Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for Section of the Amphitheater DATE: August 10, 2009 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of a usage agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for a section of the Amphitheater. DISCUSSION Bob Smith of Stone Cliff Winery would like a usage agreement for a section of the amphitheater to have weekly outdoor movies and jam sessions. This agreement has been in discussion for some time as we resolved the issue of license to sell alcohol. Stone Cliff will license the area covered by this agreement but will not sell alcohol during a rental of the entire amphitheater without the permission of the renting party. If they are given permission, they will contribute 50% of the profit to the charity. The agreement is for $900 per year and has the following restrictions: • All Stone Cliff events will be scheduled through our office and regularly held events (like the Irish Hooley) will have priority. • Traffic in the non-licensed area cannot be restricted during Stone Cliff events. • The type of fencing used for the usage area will be approved by the City. • Events held at the Amphitheater cannot be required to allow Stone Cliff to sell food or drinks in the usage area. The goal of this agreement is to increase usage of the Amphitheater. ACTION STEP The action requested is for the City Council to approve the attached Usage Agreement with Stone Cliff Winery for a section of the Amphitheater. GDS:et attachment SECTION 1. LICENSED PREMISES AND TERM ce5 7 1/4 () LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ,42/6c C?g>/ STONE CLIFF WINERY, INC. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (the "AGREEMENT ") dated for reference purposes the /7 day of , 2009, is made and entered into between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a municipal corporation (City) and Stone Cliff Winery, Inc. an Iowa Corporation '(SCW). 1.1. In consideration of the fee hereinafter_ reserved and the •terms, covenants, conditions and agreements set forth in this Agreement, City hereby permits SCW to use the real property shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto, together with any and all easements and appurtenances thereto and subject to any easements and restrictions of record (the Licensed Premises "), for a term of three (3) years commencing on .54077‘./ -, and 'le 'at /ICI 59 11,M.:_'0.11 l/13/ ,2012 =subleot to all of the terms, covennts, conditions and agreements contained herein:' 1.2. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason with or without cause upon thirty -days' written notice to the other party. Upon termination, City shall have the right enter the Licensed Premises and to assume exclusive use and control of the Licensed Premises. Upon termination of this Agreement, SCW agrees to surrender possession of the Licensed Premises in its condition as when first permitted use, or to restore the Licensed Premises to substantially the seine condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. 1.3. Condition of Property. City shall deliver the Licensed Premises in its "as is" condition. SECTION 2. FEE 2.1 SCW shall pay City a fee for the use of the Licensed Premises of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900,00) pa year,; r . 1`, SECTION 3. IMPROVEMENTS 3.1 SCW Improvements. SCW shall not construct any .improvements on the Licensed Premises other than the placement of sleeves in the ground for fence posts to be placed in. City at its option may require SCW to remove the sleeves from the Licensed Premises at SCW's sole expense and SCW shall have ninety (90) days. after the termination of this Agreement to complete such removal. If SCW fails to remove the sleeves within such ninety day period, City may cause the sleeves to be removed and SCW shall pay the costs of such removal within thirty (30) days of receipt of a statement therefore from City. 072809ba1 ..1- 3.2. Signage. SCW shall not place any signage on the Licensed Premises without the prior written approval of City's City Manager in the City Manager's sole discretion. SECTION 4. TAXES AND UTILITIES 4.1. SCW agrees to pay to City any real estate taxes upon the Licensed Premises that may be assessed against the Licensed Premises as a result of the use of the Licensed Premises pursuant to this Agreement. 4.2. SCW agrees to timely pay all taxes, assessments or other public charges levied or assessed by lawful authority (but reasonably preserving SCW's rights of appeal) against its personal property on the premises, during the term of this Agreement. 4.3. SCW shall at all times have the right to contest in good faith, in any proper proceedings, in the name of City if necessary, the payment or satisfaction of any such taxes, assessments, rates, charges or levies so agreed to be paid by SCW, if the validity thereof, or the right to assess or levy the same against or collect the same from said Licensed Premises or improvements, shall be disputed. Upon the conclusion of any such suit or proceedings, or not less than three (3) months prior to the date when the right to redeem therefrom expires, whichever will be the earlier, SCW will promptly pay and satisfy such disputed tax, assessment or other charge as finally determined, together with all expenses, costs and attorneys' fees whatsoever incurred in connection therewith. 4.4. SCW shall pay all utilities for the use of the Licensed Premises. SECTION 5. REPAIRS /MAINTENANCE 5.1. SCW shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, at SCW's own costs and expense, keep the Licensed Premises free of liter, in good order, condition and repair, and shall be responsible for any damage done as of result of the use of the Licensed Premises. SECTION 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 6.1. During the term of this Agreement, SCW shall comply with all applicable laws applicable to SCW's use of the Licensed Premises, the breach of which might result in any penalty on City or forfeiture of City's title to the Licensed Premises. SECTION 7. USE OF LICENSED PREMISES 7.1. SCW agrees that during the term of this Agreement, the use of the Licensed Premises shall be exclusively for outdoor entertainment events. Outdoor entertainment includes, 'but is not limited to; music, movies, the serving of food and alcohol, cooking and serving food, and placement of lawn furniture. SCW shall observe the following conditions: -2- 1) All events shall be scheduled through City's Leisure Services Department; non- SCW reservations shall take precedent over SCW events. 2) Traffic in or use of Alliant Amphitheater area not covered in this Agreement shall not be restricted by or during SCW events or at any other time. 3) No fencing for the Licensed Premises shall be allowed unless with the approval of City. 4) SCW shall not require any non-SWC event sponsor using the Alliant Amphitheater to purchase food or drinks from SCW or in the Licensed Premises. If a non-SCW event sponsor chooses to be the sole provider of food and drink SCW shall cancel its liquor license for the period of such event. SECTION 8. INSURANCE 8.1. SCW shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain insurance as set forth in the City's standard Insurance Schedule for Lessors of City Property, as such uniform, standardized schedule may from time to time be amended. The current Insurance Schedule is attached to this Agreement. 8.2. SCW shall deliver to City promptly after the execution and delivery of this Agreement the original or duplicate policies or certificates of insurers satisfactory to City evidencing all the insurance which is then required to be maintained by SCW hereunder, and SCW shall, within 30 days prior to the expiration of any such insurance, deliver other original or duplicate policies or other certificates of the insurers evidencing the renewal of such insurance. SECTION 9. INDEMNIFICATION 9.1. Indemnification of City. Except as otherwise provided herein, SCW shall protect, indemnify, and save 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 Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement and resulting from any act or omission of SCW or anyone claiming by, through, or under SCW during the term of the Agreement; and (b) any failure on the part of SCW to perform or comply with any of the terms of this Agreement. In case any action, suit, or proceeding is brought against City by reason of such occurrence, SCW will, at SCW's expense, resist and defend such action, suit, or proceeding, or cause the same to be resisted and defended by counsel approved by City. 9.2. Indemnification of Citv. Except as otherwise provided herein, City shall protect, indemnify, and save harmless SCW 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 -3- against SCW by reason of (a) any accident, injury to, or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring on or about the Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement and resulting from any act or omission of City or anyone claiming by, through, or under City during the term of the Agreement; and (b) any failure on the part of City to perform or comply with any of the terms of this Agreement. In case any action, suit, or proceeding is brought against SCW 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 SCW. SECTION 10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING 10.1. SCW shall not assign or transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. SECTION 11. NOTICES 11.1. All notices, demands, or other writings in this Agreement provided to be given or made or sent, or which may be given or made or sent, by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given or made or sent when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, registered and postage prepaid, and addressed as follows: TO CITY: City Manager City of Dubuque, Iowa 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 TO SCW: Stone Cliff Winery 600 Star Brewery Drive Dubuque, IA 52001 11.2. The address to which any notice, demand, or other writing may be given or made or sent to any party as above provided may be changed by written notice given by the party as above provided. -4- CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA By: By: Roy J. Buol, Mayor Attest: anne F. Schneider, City Clerk F :1US ERSltstecklelLind ahllAgreements\ StoneCIIffLicenseAgreement _072809.docx 072809ba1 -5- STONE CLIFF WINERY INSURANCE SCHEDULE A INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENANTS AND LESSEES OF CITY PROPERTY OR VENDORS (SUPPLIERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS] TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE 1. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in Iowa. All insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Best Rating Guide. 2. AN Certfiicates of Insurance required hereunder shall provide a thirty (34) day notice of cancellation to the City of Dubuque, except for a ten (10} day notice for non- payment, if cancellation is prior to the expiration date. 3. shall furnish a signed Certificate of Insurance to the Gity of Dubuque, Iowa for the coverage required in Paragraph 6 below. Such certificates shall include cosies of the following policy endorsements: a) Commercial General Liability policy is primary and non-contributing. b) Commercial General Liability additions! insured endorsement. c} Governmental Immunity Endorsements. 4. Each certificate shall be submitted to the contracting department of the City of Dubuque. 5. Failure to provide minimum coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of these requirements by the City of Dubuque. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this agreement. 6. shall be required to cant' the following minimum coverageAimits or greater if required by law or other legal agreement: a} COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY General Aggregate limit $2,400,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,040 Personal and Advertising Injury limit $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Fire Damage Limit (any one occurrence) $ 50,040 Medical Payments $ 5,000 This coverage shat) be written on an occurrence, not a claims made form. Form CG 25 04 03 97 °Designated Location (s) General Aggregate Limit" shall be included. Ali deviations or exclusions from the standard ISO commercial general liability form CG 0401, or Business Owners form BP 0002, shall be clearly identified. 1 of 2 January 2008 -7- INSURANCE SCNEOULE A (Continued) INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENANTS AND LESSEES OF CITY PROPERTY OR VENDOR8 (SUPPLIERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS) TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Govemmerrtal Immunity Endorsement identical or equivalent to form attached. Additional Insured Requirement: The City of Dubuque, including all its e~cted and appointed officials, all its employees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions andlor authorities and their board members, employees and volunteers shall be named as an additional insured on General Liability Policies using ISO endorsement CG 20 26 0704 "Additional Insured -Designated Person or Organization," or it's equivalent. - See Specimen b) WORK~„RS' COMPENSATION ~ EMPLOYERS LIABILITY Statutory for Coverage A Employers Liability: Each Accident $100,000 Each Employee -Disease $100,000 Policy Limit -Disease $540.000 c) UMBRELLA EXCESS LIABILITY LIQUOR OR DAM SHIP t.lA81LiTY Coverage to be determined on a case by case basis by Finance Director. Completion Checklist ^ Certificate of Liability Insurance (2 pages) ^ Designated Locafion(s) General Aggregate Limit CG 25 04 03 97 (2 pages) ^ Additional Insured 20 26 07 04 Governmental Immunities Endorsement 2 of 2 January 2008 -8- ~.~,. CERTIFICATE OF LIABIL ITY INSURANCE ~"'~q"'°'°""m 12 ~ 2ao~ (563)123-4567 FAU (563) 987-6543 Znsuranca Aq~acy Stsaaat Addroaa TINE C~RTIFICJITE !t A8 A MATTER OF M~O!lMATION HOLDER. t~RTIFICATE DOES NOT AMENO, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVEkA E AF Y Ci 8T Zi Cada IH AffOROMiG COVERAGE NAIL i fN~ ~ R ~ Iftsurssaaa C Ct+apany WSURER e S tract s15tOFR R C _ _ A . Cl $t $1 Coda E THE POLIGE$ OF MiSUNANCE LISTED BELOW NAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAf~D ABOVE FOR TlIE POLICY PERKx? U~ICATEO. NOTYNTHSTANDINGRNY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONOfflON OF ANY CONFRACT OR OTFIER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WI#CN THIS CERT~IGITE MAY ~ ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE lN.SURANGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES 0£SCRIBEO HERENI IS SUBJECT TO ALl THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND GO-~ITIOFfS OF SLtCH POLICJES AC,GREQATE LMftTS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PMD CLAIMS M>tlt TYPt 4F fMS4JRANCE POLICY NUMYER pA UsTi ate. LIASKITr N tURRENCE s 1,000, 000 x COMI~KRCUt tlENERAL lu1BILm S Ea oca~nu) 1 50,000 A X CtAMSMr,DE ~ OCCUR MEOExP ar ~ f 5.000 s ADY f+-xiRV s 1, 000 ,000 RAL EGATE f Z r 000 r 000 GE:N1 AGfsRtGAIE LMiMT APPIIES -ER P TS ~ COMP f 1 , COD r 000 z LOC AtfT'OMO~ LN~TY COMB'R~0 S#hGLE LaR[T f 1, 000, 000 x ANY Ac,ro tE~ ~,d,,,,,i ~ A ALl OY+MED AUTOS { ..•~ BODIIY ktJURY 3CHEOULEO AUTOS # IPA ~1f1' _ VIREO AUTOS BOON fV.A)RY f NONOMVNED AUTOS (P~r ~ccrds~0 PROPERTYOAMAGE f tFW ~c~en) OARAOE LIAMUTY AUTO OfIY . EAACgOENT f N'IY AUfO OTHER THM: f AUTO ONLY: AGG f fJICE3ilUMlIBLA LYiRITY s OCCUR ~ CLAMS MADE AtitiHEGATE f ~~ 3 RE1ENTgN s a f A ~ ~ ~ X TORY t R ANY PROPRIETORp+ARTNERJE7tECUTAYE E L EACH AtCIOENT f 100 , 004 OFFIGERMEMOER E%tLUOEO'r K tl /D d E L t>rSEASE • EA EMPLOYEE i 100 , O00 ~r nC ~ u~ Ia. ~ ~ eeiow E L tx3EASE • -tkICY LMT s 500.000 OTNHI of~clsnlou oP oPERATIONSnnc~-T~o/ronrEN~cLes~suuslola Aooco sr enooRSeflfxnt~aAL PROVIsaMa City of Dubugw is lisisd as an additionai lnsursd on Qanaral liability paliciss wing IBO anCosssasat lore CG 2026 0704 "Additionai Insured-DssiQnatsd Asrson or Oryac-ization" ar its aquivalsnt. Gsnsrai Liability policy is priaary i noa-oa-tzibutinq. Dora CG 2501 0397 "O~slgrsatsd Locations gansral liability aggsaqata licit is inaludsd. Cawrrlrsntsl i~amitiss sndosssasnt is inaludsd. f;11OUL0 ANY Os flR Af10YE OE>iGl9~lp POLIt7ES ii[ CJIIICELLtD /MORE THE City of Dnbtiqua ElClEtATgN DATE fl1EREOP, THE MSIMact ItgNItER rNLt. EMOEAVOR ro fIAIL 50 Mast 13th 8 tract 30 DAYS MnerTEN No71CE Yp THE ClRTtFIC11TE MOLDfT1 NI1MEC ro TNe LrrT, fiuT Dubuque, Il- 52001 FAp.uRE ro oo So :VALE RfPpSE ao oELgATIDN OR lx1sll.rTY OF AMY 10110 uPaN tRE A AYTNOIElEO REPIIt1ENTATIVE ACORD zs (~ootroaa . -...__ .. - _._ _ a ACORD CQItPORATION tse8 IN8025 totael of AMS vMP Morpbym sol,naa Ine tf001.t2T as.s v,~. I d 2 -9- IMPORTANT It ~e certi~ate holder is an ADOfT1ONAl INSURED, the pofrcy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this ceRiflcats does not oor>Fer rigtNS to the certifcate holder in Neu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject !o the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policties may require an endorsement. A staiement on this certifcste does rat conkr rights to the certificate voider in beu of sudr endorsemer~(s). DISCLAIMER The CertidCate of Irrsuranca on the revere side of this form does not constitute s contract between the issuirp usurer(s), authorised representathre or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does k atirm~ively or negatively amend. extend or alter the cxrverage afforded by the Dom Nsted thereon. sp~~'~' ~h~ule Acaeo ss t~+~ INS02S ro+oer oe AMS np„ ~ a z -10- POLICY NUMBER: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 25ta4t1397 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY, DESIGNATED LOCATION(S) GENERAL AGGREGATE LIMIT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the folbwing: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE (N no entry appears above, information required to complete this endorsement will be shown in the Declaratbns as applicable to his endorsement.) A. For all sums which the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages caused by "occur- rences' under COVERAGE A (SECTION Ij, and for all medical expenses caused by accidents under COVERAGE C (SECTION 1), which can be attributed only to operations at a single desig- nated "location" shown in the Sdtedute above: 1. A separate Designated Location General Aggregate Limit applies to each designated "location', and that Irtnit is equal to ~e amount of the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Oedarations. 2. The Designated Location General Aggregate Limit is the most we w~l pay for the sum of all damages under COVERAGE A, except dam- ages because of "bodily injury` or "Property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard", and for medical expenses under COVERAGE C regardless of the num- ber of: a. Insureds; b. Claims made or "suits" brought; or c. Persons or organizations making claims or bringing "suits". 3. Any payments made under COVERAGE A for damages ar under COVERAGE C far medical expenses shall reduce the Designated Loca• lion General Aggregate Limit for that desig- nated "location". Such payments shall not re- duce the General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations nor shall they reduce eny other Designated Location General Aggre- gate Limit for any other designated "location" shown in the Schedub above. 4. The limits shown in the Declarations for Each Occurrence, Fire Damage and Medical Ex- pense continue to apply. However, instead of being subject to die General Aggregate Limit shown in the Declarations, such Nmits wilt be subject !o the applicable Designated location General Aggregate Lunit. B. For ail sums which the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages caused by "occur• rences' under COVERAGE A (SECTION 1), and for all medics! expenses caused by accidents under COVERAGE C (SECTION q, which can- not be attributed only to operations at a single designated "location" shown in the Schedule above: 1. Any payments made under COVERAGE A for damages or under COVERAGE C for medical expenses shalt reduce the amount available under the General Aggregate Limit or the Products-Completed Operations Aggregate limit, whichever is applit~ble; and 2. Such payments shall not reduce any Desig- nated Location General Aggregate limit. CG 25 04 03 97 Page 1 of 2 -11- CG 2S 04 03 ti7 C. When coverage for liability arising out of the "products-completed operations hazard" is pro- vided, any payments for damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" included In the 'products-completed operatbns hazard' will reduce the Products-Completed Operations Ag- gregate Limit, and not reduce the General Ag- gregate Limit nor the Designated Location Gen- eral Aggregate Limit.. D. For the purposes of this endorsement, the Defi- nitions Section is amended by the addition of the fdlowing definition: "Location" means premises involving the same or connecting bts, or premises whose connection is interrupted only by a street, roadway, watennray or right-of-way of a raitroad. E. The provisions of Limits Of insurance (SECTION ill) not otherwise modified by this endorsement shall continue to apply as stipulated. Copyright, Insurance Services Office, Inc., t996 Page 2 of 2 CG 25 t}4 03 >:7 -12- POLICY NUMBER: COMMERCIAL GENEFiAI. LIABILITY CG 2026 OT 04 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLfCY. PLEASE REAO IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED - DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This ~dorsement modifies insurance provided under the follov~nng: COMMERCIAL GENERAL. LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name t'}/ Additional Insured Persons Or izati s The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions andlor authorities and their board members, employees and volunteers. Information re wired to com etc this Schedule if not shown above wi11 be shown in the Declarations. Section It -Who Is An Insured is amended to in- chide as an additional insured the persons} or or- ganization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property dam- age" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: A. to the performance of your ongoing operations; or B. In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you. Ali terms and conditions of this policy apply unless modif~d by this endorsement. CG ZO 26 OT 04 Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Irtc with permission. Pay 1 of 1 ® ISO Properties, Inc., 20x4 -13- CITY OF DUBUQUE, Iowa GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunfii. The insurance carrier expressly agrees and states that the purchase of this policy and the inducting 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, laws under Code of Iowa Section 870.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. 2. Claims Coverage. The insurance carrier 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 870.4 as it now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. Those claims not subject to Code of Iowa Section 670.4 shah 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 shalt do so upon the timely written request of the insurance carrier. 4. Non-Denial of Coverage. The insurance carrier shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurance carrier 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 court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the defense(s) of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa. No Other Change in Policy. The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise change or alter the coverage available under the policy. SPECIMEN 1of1 January 2008 -14- -,~..lE { I ` ~ r _ i ,- ~ ~ T ~ ~ ...~~~ - Y t ' a ~ - •~ 3~}' w, cl.e_.... Spa K c ~~iFF _. _,~,,,_ a ---- - . _ i ~ ~~- t! li II tl ~.(I ~~f (t ~~ ~J ~ I l _.y~. .... J1. .r_..... ~~ .r, v `` INNER R.D.W. LINE v.~~_ ~ ~V "~. r~ FLOOD CONTROL EASEMENT ~ ~-~''~ ~" ~• ~, .. • ~~ 1 ~~" s a B•. r r f e;. 5 0' fir' Q.~~ ~. 'l!%/~'. -=• ~.~ ~. ~~ 3D~ ~ ~ ~' r