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MEMORANDUM
June 30, 2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Superfine, Inc.lJackson Films, Inc. request to film on City-owned property.
The Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau on behalf of Superfine, Inc.lJackson Films,
Inc., is "requesting use of City-owned property north of Eagle Point Park for the purpose
of filming a documentary on July 22, 2005.
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl, Fire Chief Dan Brown, and Leisure Services
Manager Gil Spence have been consulted on this request and, the film company has
provided a signed Indemnification Agreement.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
MCVM/ksf
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer
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MEMORANDUM
June 30,2005
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer U-
SUBJECT: Request to Film on City of Dubuque Property
FROM:
Discussion
The purpose of this memo is to request City Council approval of the request from the
Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau on behalf of Superfine, Inc. to film a
documentary on City of Dubuque property north of Eagle Point Park on July 22, 2005.
This documentary for the Hallmark Channel on heroism will feature an incident that
occurred in Dubuque on May 6, 2000, when a boy who had slid down a bluff north of
Eagle Point Park was assisted by a passerby. Portions of the documentary will be
filmed on the bluff on which the incident occurred. Superfine also plans to film a
recreation of the bluff rescue utilizing a licensed stunt coordinator.
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl, Fire Chief Dan Brown, and Director of Leisure
Services Gil Spence have been consulted on this request. We have received a signed
Indemnification Agreement from Superfine, Inc.
Recommendation
I recommend City Council approval of the Indemnity Agreement for use by Superfine,
Inc. to film the documentary on City of Dubuque property.
RWG
Enclosures
Cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Dan Brown, Fire Chief
Gil Spence, Director of Leisure Services
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INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
JACKSON FILMS. INC.
This Indemnification Agreement, dated for ref~rence purposes this ~ ~ay of
fl.l tv ~ , 2005, is made and entered Into by and between~ City of
Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Jackson Films, Inc. (Jackson).
WHEREAS, City is the owner of Eagle Point Park and certain property
surrounding Eagle Point Park (the Property); and
WHEREAS, Jackson desires access to the Property for the purpose of producing
a documentary; and
WHEREAS, City agrees to grant access to Jackson upon the terms and
conditions set forth herein. .
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETVVEEN THE PARTIES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. City hereby grants access to the Property to Jackson for the purpose of
producing a documentary on July 21-23,2005.
. 2. Jackson shall coordinate its access to the Property with City's representative,
Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer, City Hall, 13tti & Central Avenue, Dubuque,
Iowa, 52001, (563 589-4110). Jackson's representative for purposes of this Agreement
is Lisa Jackson whose address is 102 West 851h Street, Suite #12-8, New York City,
NY, 10024, and whose telephone number Is (212) 496-9382.
3. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jackson shall indemnify and hold
harmless City from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses,
including but not limited to attorneys fees, arising out of or resulting from Jackson's
access to the Property, provided that such claim. damages, losses or expenses
attributable to bOdily injury, sickness, disease or death, or injury to or destruction of
property including loss of use resulting therefrom, but only to the extent caused in whole
or in part by negligence acts or omissions of Jackson. Its officers, agents and
employees, or anyone directly or Indirectly employed by Jackson, or anyone for whose
acts Jackson is may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, losses
or expenses caused in part by 8 party indemnified hereunder.
4. Jackson shall provide insurance as set forth in the attached insurance
schedule.
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. 5. City may revoke or terminate this Agreement upon oral notification to
JackSon IS representative.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Jackson Films, Inc.
By
Michael C. Van Milligen
Ci:t}t Manager
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'lJI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
DATE:
24 June 2005
TO:
Mr. Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE:
The Hallmark Channel request to film on City of Dubuque bluff property north
of Eagle Point Park on July 22, 2005.
The Hallmark Channel is currently filming a documentary on heroism. They are featuring an
incident that occurred in Dubuque on May 6, 2000. A 7 year old boy, Jeff Kraft, began to slide
down a bluff north of Eagle Point Park. He was assisted to safety by an educator, Jean
Burgmeier, who was out for a walk in the area.
The documentary is being created by producer Lisa Jackson of:
Superfine, Inc.
102 West 85th Street, Suite #12-B
New York City, NY 10024
212.496.9382
On June 9-11, 2005 Superfine was in Dubuque for initial interviews and filming with the
families involved. They will return to Dubuque July 21-23 and are requesting permission to film
a re-creation of the bluff rescue utilizing a licensed stunt coordinator.
On June 10th, we walked the incident site with Fire Chief Dan Brown. Dan's review of the site
was positive; noting no visible dangers. The likelihood of rattle snakes is low in that area. The
site also provides a number of solid trees to which the stunt coordinator can tether ropes.
Other sites also considered were Mines of Spain and Valeria Street. The initial location is the
preferred site because of the number of solid trees. Park and Recreation Director, Gil Spence,
has been advised and has no concerns.
Please review and advise if Superfine, Inc may film on the City of Dubuque bluff property north
of Eagle Point Park.
Warm Regards,
Kelley Schies
Marketing Manager
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street, Suite 200
Dubuque, IA 52001
563.690.9213
300 MAIN STREET SUITE 200 P.O. Box 705 DUBUQUE, IA 52004-0705 (563)557-9200 (563)557-1591
E-MAIL: OFFICE@DuBUQUECHAMBER.COM WEB SITE: WWW.TRAVELDuBUQUE.COM
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