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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKIN 96 091 Operat-Tourist Booth - e e - THE CORPORA TION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE BY-LAW BY-LAW NO. 1996-91 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT WITH VIRGINIA SHAW AND SHERRY LANG FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TOWN'S TOURIST INFORMATION FACILITY WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of Kincardine deems it advisable to enter into an Virginia Shaw and Sherry Lang for the operation tourist information facility; the Town of agreement with of the Town's NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine enter into an agreement with Virginia Shaw and Sherry Lang for the operation of the Town's tourist information facility. 2. That the mayor and clerk be authorized to sign, on behalf of The Corporation of the agreement with Virginia Shaw attached to this by-law and to seal as and when required. Town of Kincardine, the and Sherry Lang which is affix the Town's Corporate 3 . The by-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final reading. 4. This by-law may be cited as the "Operation of Tourist Booth By-Law, 1996". READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 5th day of December, 1996. READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 19th day of December, 1996. ~~~ ~Å~ Clerk ~ . .' J " ,e e L --j This AGRBBMBRT made this 5th day of December, 1996. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINB hereinafter called the "Town" of the First Part, -and- VIRGINIA SBAIf AIm SHERRY LANG hereinafter called the "Operator" of the Second Part. WHEREAS the Town has contracted the operation of the tourist information facility to the Operator; AND WHEREAS it is expedient that the terms and conditions of this contract be specified by agreement between the two parties; NOW TBBRBFORB THIS AGRBBIIBIft' WITNBSSBTB 'l'BAT in considera- tion of the premises and mutual promises and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. The Operator shall operate the tourist information booth on behalf of the Town of Kincardine. 2. shall pay to the Operator an annual sum of THOUSAND DOLLARS ($14,000.00) for this Payment shall be made as follows: The Town FOURTEEN service. No later than May 1st No later than July 15th No later than September 30th 1/3 1/3 1/3 of the tendered price 3. The Operator agrees that minimum hours of operation of the tourist information booth shall be: ( 1) (2) (3) From May 1st to June 30th - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (7 hours a day), seven days a week. From July 1st to Labor Day - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (10 hours a day), seven days a week. From the day after Labor Day to Thanksgiving 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (7 hours a day), Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 4. The Operator agrees to work 4 to 5 hours per week in January, February and the first half of March to prepare the yearly event calendar and update various lists and directories. These hours may be worked from the Operator's residence or any other location approved by the Tourist Committee. 5. The Operator agrees that tourism is to be the number one priority, that only items approved by the Tourist Committee may be displayed or sold at the Tourist Booth and that no business, other than tourism, may be conducted at the tourist booth, without the approval of the Tourist Committee. .. .2 , . . . ~ - e - ~ Page 2 Tourist Booth Agreement Notwithstanding Clause (3) above, the Operator may, at its discretion, keep the booth open for a longer period of time or for longer hours at its own expense. 7. The Operator agrees to pay all labour costs and general office expenditures. 6. 8. The Operator agrees to pay hydro and water costs during the period from May 1st to October 15th of each year, as long as this agreement is in force. 9. The Operator shall keep a log-book of all telephone calls. Telephone calls, excluding calls not related to the operation of the tourist booth or requested by the Tourism Committee, shall be the expense of the Town and shall be monitored by the Tourism Committee. 10. The Town shall be responsible for all grounds maintenance and capital expenditures. 11. be responsible for the all office furniture purchase and and office The Town shall maintenance of equipment. 12. The Town agrees to provide property and liability insurance coverage on the building. The Operator shall provide liability insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 for its own operations and provide the Town with a certificate of insurance to this effect. 13. The Operator shall keep a "visitor log" of all visitors to the booth for statistical purposes; such log to include, but not be limited to, origin of visitor and destination of visitor. The statistical results of this log shall be provided to the Town on a monthly basis. 14. The Operator shall compile events information and other information useful to the visitors to the Town for use in the annual tourist guide sponsored by the Tourist Development Committee. The Operator shall assist the Tourist Development Committee in the compilation of the annual tourist guide. 15. The Operator shall maintain, in conjunction with the Recreation Department, an up-to-date directory listing all Town service clubs, recreation program groups, and other community services. The directory shall be updated annually to ensure the information as to contact persons, phone numbers, etc. is kept current. 16. The Operator shall be accountable to Kincardine Town Council through Tourist Committee who shall liaise with the Operator respecting tourism matters. 17. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1st, 1997 to December 31st, 2000. ...3 . ... \ " . e e . , . -'.> ... "' Page 3 Tourist Booth Agreement 18. Either party may terminate this agreement with sixty (60) days' written notice to the other. 19. It is hereby agreed that correspondence between the two parties shall be addressed to the following: Town of Kincardine Clerk-Administrator 707 Queen street Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 1Z9 Virginia Shaw , Sherry Lang 463 Princes Street Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2V1 20. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding on the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNBSS WHEREOF the Town has hereto affixed its corporate seal attested by the hands of its mayor and clerk this 5th day of December, 1996. Operator has hereunto set his hand this 5th day of December, 1996. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of THE CORPORATION OF THE 'l'OWIf OF KIHCARDINB "-,'--:>', - ~ -.......... - Mayor - . !@ ~ M-£~ l3~__ ~ _-'-::'~j- Clerk - MaureenA/-·J:¿~~~,·" , - "~,, OPERATOR G--=-n.kn... Witness ~rok..." Witness (~. S~.j Vir- i'7~ ~ang