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LICENSE AGREEMENT --
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
'AGREEMENT between the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ("ASCAP") located at 2690 Cumberland Parkway,
Suite 490, Atlanta, GA30339 and City of Clearwater ("LICENSEE"), located at P.o. Rox 474?,
Clearwater, FL 33758
1. Grant and Term of License
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(a) ASCAP grants and LICENSEE accepts a license to perform publicly on the "Premises" and at "Events" and "Functions," and
not elsewhere or otherwise, non-dramatic renditions of the separate musical compositions in the "ASCAP repertory." The
performances licensed under this Agreement may be by means of "Live Entertainment" or "Mechanical Music". For purposes ofthis
Agreement,
(i) "LICENSEE" shall include the named entity and any of its constituent bodies, departments, agencies or leagues.
(ii) "Mechanical Music" means music which is performed at the Premises by means other than by live musicians who
are performing at the Premises, including, but not limited to (A) compact disc, audio record or audio tape players (but not
including "jukeboxes"), (B) videotape, videodisc or DVD players; (C) the reception and communication at the premises of
radio or television transmissions which originate outside the Premises; and which are not exempt under the Copyright Law;
or (D) a music-on-hold telephone system operated by LICENSEE at the Premises.
(iii) "Live Entertainment" means music that is performed at the Premises by musicians, singers or other performers.
(iv) "Premises" means bui'dings,.h<,>.sp~!1-lI~,;~i!p9rt~,:z;o.g~)..m!lSeU01(i,jllP.l(:ti.~ facilities, and recreational facilities,
including, but not limited to, community centers, parks, swimming pools, and skating rinks owned or operated by LICENSEE
and any site which has been engaged by LICENSEE for use by LICENSEE.
(v) "ASCAP repertory" means all copyrighted musical compositions written or published by ASCAP members or
members of affiliated foreign performing rights societies, including compositions written or published during the term of this
Agreement and of which ASCAP has the right to license non-dramatic public performances.
(vi) "Events" and "Functions" means any activity conducted, sponsored, or presented by or under the auspices of
LICENSEE. Except as set forth in paragraph 2.(d) below, "Events" and "Functions" shall include, but are not limited to,
aerobics and exercise classes, athletic events, dances and other social events, concerts, festivals, arts and crafts fairs, and
parades held under the auspices of or sponsored or promoted by LICENSEE on the Premises.
(vii) "Special Events" means musical events, concerts, shows, pageants, sporting events, festivals, competitions, and
other events of limited duration presented by LJCENSEE for which the "Gross Revenue" of such Special Event exceeds
$25,000 (as defined in paragraph 4.(d) below).
(b) This Agreement shall be for an initial term of one year, commencing 11/01/01 , which shall be considered the
effective date of this Agreement, and continuing thereafter for additional terms of one year each. Either party may give notice of
termination to the other no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the initial or any renewal term. If such notice is given, the
agreement shall terminate on the last day of the term in which notice is given.
2. Limitations On License
(a) This license is not assignable or transferable by operation of law or otherwise. This license does not authorize LICENSEE to
grant to others any right to perform publicly in any manner any of the musical compositions licensed under this agreement, nor does it
authorize any public performances at any of the Premises in any manner except as expressly herein provided.
(b) This license does not authorize (i) the broadcasting, telecasting or transmission or retransmission by wire, Internet, website or
otherwise, of renditions of musical compositions in ASCAP's repertory to persons outside of the Premises, other than by means of a
music-on-hold telephone system operated by LICENSEE at the Premises; and (ii) performances by means of background music (such
as Muzak) or other services delivered to the Premises. Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to limit LICENSEE's right to
transmit renditions of musical compositions in the ASCAP repertory to those who attend Events or Functions on the Premises by
means of teleconferencing, videoconferencing or similar technology.
(c) This license is limited to non-dramatic performances, and does not authorize any dramatic performances. For purposes of this
agreement, a dramatic performance shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(i) performance of a "dramatico-musical work" (as hereinafter defined) in its entirety;
{ii) performance of one or more musical compositions from a "dramatico-musical work (as hereinafter defined)
accompanied by dialogue, pantomime, dance, stage action, or visual representation of the work from which the music is
taken;
(iii) performance of one or more musical compositions as part of a story or plot, whether accompanied or
unaccompanied by dialogue, pantomime, dance, stage action. or visual representation;
(iv) performance of a concert version of a "dramatico-musical work" (as hereinafter defined).
The term "dramatico-musical work" as used in this Agreement, shall include, but not be limited to, a musical comedy, opera, play with
music, revue, or ballet.
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(d)
This license does not authorize performances:
(i) at any convention, exposition, trade show, conference, congress, industrial show or similar activity presented by
LICENSEE or on the Premises unless it is presented or sponsored solely by and under the auspices of LICENSEE, is
presented entirely on LICENSEE'S Premises, and is not open to the general public;
(ii) by or at colleges and universities;
(iii) at any professional sports event or game played on the Premises;
(iv) at any permanently situated theme or amusement park owned or operated by LICENSEE;
(v) by any symphony or community orchestra;
(vi) by means of a coin operated phonorecord player (jcik~box) for which a license is otherwise available from the
Jukebox License Office.
3. License Fee
(a) In consideration of the license granted herein, LICENSEE agrees to pay ASCAP a license fee which includes the total of
the "Base License Fee" and any applicable "Special Events License Fees", all of which shall be calculated in accordance with the Rate
Schedule attached to and made part of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement,
(i) "Base License Fee" means the annual fee due in accordance with Schedule A of the Rate Schedule and based on
LICENSEE's population as established in the most recent published U.S. Census data. It does not include any fees due for
Special Events.
(ii) "Special Events License Fees" mean the amount due in accordance with Schedule B of the Rate Schedule when
Special Events are presented by or,OAbehalf oLUCENSEE- It does .not include. any Base License Fees due.
(iii) LICENSEES who are legally organized as state municipal and/or county leagues or state associations of municipal
and/or county attorneys shall be required to pay only the fee under Schedule C of the Rate Schedule. Such leagues or
associations are not subject to Schedule A or Schedule B of the Rate Schedule. Fees paid by such leagues or associations
do not cover performances of the municipality, county or other local government entity represented by the league or
association. Schedule C fees are not applicable to municipal, county or other local government entities.
(b) Unless otherwise limited by law, LICENSEE shall pay a finance charge of 1.5% per month from the due date, or the
maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is less, on any required payment that it is not made within thirty days of its due date.
4. Reports and Payments
(a) Upon the execution of this Agreement, LICENSEE shall submit:
(i) a report stating LICENSEE's population based on the most recent published U.S. Census data. The population set
forth in the report shall be used to calculate the Base License Fee under this Agreement; and
(ii) a report containing the information set forth in paragraph 4.(c) below for all Special Events that were presented
between the effective date of this Agreement and the execution of this Agreement.
(b) The Base License Fee for the first year ofthis Agreement and any license fees due for Special Events that were presented
between the effective date ofthis Agreement and the execution of this Agreement shall be payable upon the execution of this
Agreement.
(c) Base License Fees for subsequent years shall be due and payable within 30 days of the renewal date of this Agreement and
shall be accompanied by a statement confirming whether any Special Events were presented during the previous calendar year.
(d) Ninety days after the conclusion of each Special Event, LICENSEE shall submit to ASCAP payment for such Special
Event and a report in printed or computer readable form stating:
(i) the date presented;
(ii) the name ofthe attraction(s) appearing;
(iii) the "Gross Revenue" of the event. "Gross Revenue" means all monies received by LICENSEE or on LICENSEE'S
behalf from the sale of tickets for each Special Event. If there are no monies from the sale of tickets, "Gross Revenue" shall
mean contributions from sponsors or other payments received by LICENSEE for each Special Event;
(iv) the license fee due for each Special Event.
(e) If LICENSEE presents, sponsors or promotes a Special Event that is reportable under Rate Schedule B with another person or
entity licensed under an ASCAP License Agreement, LICENSEE shall indicate the name, address, phone number and ASCAP account
number of the other person(s) or entity(ies) and the party responsible for payment for such Special Event. If the other party is not
licensed by ASCAP, LICENSEE shall pay the license fee due hereunder, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary between
LICENSEE and the other party.
(f) LICENSEE agrees to furnish to AS CAP, where available, copies of all programs of musical works performed, which are
prepared for distribution to the audience or for the use, or information of LICENSEE or any department thereof. The programs shall
include all encores to the extent possible. LICENSEE shall be under no obligation to furnish programs when they have not been
otherwise prepared.
(g) ASCAP shall have the right to examine LICENSEE'S books and records at LICENSEE's place of business during normal
business hours to such extent as may be necessary to verify the reports required by paragraph 4.(b) above. ASCAP shall have the right
to adjust LICENSEE's Base License Fee based upon the most recently available revised population figures and Population Estimates
Program provided by the U.S. Census Department.
5.
Breach or Default
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"., . ' Upon any breach or default by LICENSEE of any term or condition herein contained, ASCAP may terminate this license by
giving LICENSEE thirty days notice to cure such breach or default, and in the event that such breach or default has not been
'cured within said thirty days, this license shall terminate on the expiration of such thirty-day period without further notice from
ASCAP. In the event of such termination, ASCAP shall refund on a pro-rata basis to LICENSEE any unearned license fees paid
in advance.
6. Interference in Operations
AS CAP shall have the right to terminate this license upon thirty days written notice if there is any major interference with, or
substantial increase in the cost of, ASCAP's operations as the result of any law in the state, territory, dependency, possession or
political subdivision in which LICENSEE is located which is applicable to the licensing of performing rights. In the event of
such termination, ASCAP shall refund to LICENSEE on a pro-rata basis any unearned license fees paid in advance.
7, Non-Discrimination
LICENSEE recognizes that ASCAP must license all similarly situated users on a non-discriminatory basis. LICENSEE agrees
that any modifications to this Agreement by AS CAP, which are required by local, state or federal law for other municipalities,
counties and other governmental entities shall not constitute discrimination between similarly situated users. Examples of such
modifications are statements of equal employment opportunity or nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex or
national origin.
8. Notices
ASCAP or LICENSEE may give any notice required by this Agreement by sending it by certified United States Mail, by
generally recognized same-day or overnight delivery service or by electronic transmission (i.e" Mailgram, facsimile or similar
transmission) to the appropriate person/office as listed herein. Each party agrees to notify the other of any change in contact
information, such as change of address, change of person/office responsible, etc. within 30 days of such change.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by ASCAP and LICENSEE, this
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day of
Countersigned:
Bria~J 4c ~
Mayor-Commissioner
By:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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IlIiam B. Horne"
City Manager
Approved as to form:
Attest:
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o~ynthia . oudeau '-.
if City Clerk
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS,
AU~811SHERS
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JAN 1 0 20DZ
All required notices and reports are to be sent to:
Account Services Department
ASCAP
2690 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 490
Atlanta, GA 30339
800-505-4052 (phone)
770-805-3475 (fax)
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ASCAP 2001 - 2002 RATE SCHEDULE
FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SCHEDULE A Base License Fee
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50,001
75,00 I
100,00 I
125,00 I
150,001 .
200,00 I
250,00 I
300,00 I
351,001
400,00 I
450,00 I
500,00 I
POPULATION
BASE LICENSE FEE
50,000
75,000
100,000
125,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
plus
$250
500
600
800
1,000
1,300
1,600
1,900
2,200
2,500
2,800
3,100
3,800, plus $500 for each 100,000 of population
above 500,000 to a maximum fee of $50,000
SCHEDULE B Special Events
The rate for Special Events shall be I % of Gross Revenue.
"Special Events" means musical events, concerts, shows, pageants, sporting events, festivals, competitions, and other events of limited
duration presented by LICENSEE for which the "Gross Revenue" of such Special Event exceeds $25,000.
"Gross Revenue" means all monies received by LICENSEE or on LICENSEE'S behalf from the sale of tickets for each Special Event. If
there are no monies from the sale of tickets, "Gross Revenue" shall mean contributions from sponsors or other payments received by
LICENSEE for each Special Event.
SCHEDULE C State Municipal and/or County Leagues or State Associations of Attorneys
The annual license fee for LICENSEES who are legally organized as state municipal and/or county leagues or state associations of
municipal and/or county attorneys shall be $250.
License Fee for Year 2003 and Thereafter
For each calendar year commencing 2003, all dollar figures set forth in Schedules A, Band C above (except the $500 add-on for
populations of 500,00 I or more) shall be the license fee for the preceding calendar year, adjusted in accordance with the increase in the
Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) between the preceding October and the next preceding October. Any additional
license fees due resulting from the CPI adjustment shall be payable upon billing by ASCAP.
AS CAP, 2690 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 490, Atlanta, GA 30339-3913 1.800.505.4052,
770.805.3475 (Fax)
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Report Form For
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
ASCAP Account No.:
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Licensee: :
Title:
Telephone No,
Date Completed::
Fax No,
Report Completed By::
E-Mail Address:
Web Site Address:
CERTIFICATE: I hereby certify that the data reported below is true and correct as of this _ day of
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SCHEDULE A - :bASE LICENSE FEE (Due upon execution olagreement and within 30 days olthe agreement~\' renewal date)
REPORT YEAR: POPULA nON: BASE LICENSE FEE: $
(Per current V,S, Censlls Data)
(Please refer to Rate Schedule)
SCHEDULE B - SPECIAL EVENTS* (Report and vavment due 90 davs afier the conclllsion oleach special event)
EVENT DATE ISA
(MM/DD/YY) GROSS cYo PROGRAM IF THE EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED
If More than I PERFORMER(s)Ok " RlVENtlEli*" APPLIED" ,'" EVENT OF MUSICAL
Event Per Day. GROUP(S) APPEARING OF EVENT TO GROSS FEE WORKS Please identify the Co-sponsor name,
Please Report as (MUST EXCEED REVENUE. ATTACHED address, phone number and
Separate Entries $25,000) Ves or No ASCAP account number
Name:
Address:
X .001 $
Phone No,:
Account No..
Name:
Address:
X .001 $
Phone No..
Account No,:
Name:
Address:
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Pbone No,:
Account No.:
Name:
Address:
X .001 $
Phone No,:
Account No..
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Address:
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Pbone No,:
Account No.:
'''Special Events" means musical events, concerts, shows. pageants, sporting events. festivals, competitions, and other events of limited duration presented
by LICENSEE for which the "Gross Revenue" of such Special Event exceeds $25.000,
""Gross Revenue" means all monies received by LICENSEE or on LICENSEE'S behalf from the sale of tickets tor each Special Event. If there are no monies
from the sale of tickets, "Gross Revenue" shall mean contributions from sponsors or other payments received by L1CENEE tor each Special Event.
SCHEDULE C - STATE MUNICIPAL AND/OR COUNTY LEAGUES OR STATE ASSOCIATIONS OF ATTORNEYS
REPORT YEAR:
ANNUAL LICENSE FEE: $250.00 (Due within 30 days of renewal date)
Total Fees Reported From Any or All of Schedules A, B or C: $
AS CAP, 2690 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 490, Atlanta, GA 30339-3913 800.505.4052 770.805.3475