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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 10, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Chandra Alpough. Director of Parks and Recreation CA,
RE: P.R. 22091 —Exclusive Concessionaire-Lion Hearted Boxing Academy- 2nd
Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 22091
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement designating and establishing the 2nd
Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown entertainment area for 2021 and designating Lion
Hearted Boxing Academy as exclusive concessionaire.
Background:
The Lion Hearted Boxing Academy is an organization that focuses on teaching youth self-
control, discipline and building confidence through boxing. The Lion Hearted Boxing Academy
wants to host the 2"d Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown, Texas vs. Louisiana at the Amos
Evans Multi-Purpose Building on September 18, 2021. This event will showcase boxers from
the Texas and Louisiana area.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R.No. 22091 authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement designating and establishing the 2"d Annual Eddie Ray Brown
Showdown entertainment area for 2021 and designating Lion Hearted Boxing Academy as
exclusive concessionaire.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING THE 2ND ANNUAL
EDDIE RAY BROWN SHOWDOWN, TEXAS VS LOUISIANA AMATEUR
BOXING ENTERTAINMENT AREA FOR 2021, DESIGNATING LION
HEARTED BOXING ACADEMY AS EXCLUSIVE CONCESSIONAIRE AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
THEREOF
WHEREAS,the Lion Hearted Boxing Academy is an organization,acting by and through its
Vice President, Kenneth Shepherd, Jr., that focuses on educating youth of the importance of
maintaining self-control, discipline and exercise; and,
WHEREAS,the organization is an advocate for teaching the youth to believe in themselves
and build confidence through boxing; and,
WHEREAS,the Lion Hearted Boxing Academy is hereby requesting that the City Council's
approve the utilization of the Amos Evans Multi-Purpose Building, located at 1308B 9th Avenue,
Port Arthur,Texas,for the 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown,Texas vs.Louisiana Showcase;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown
Showdown,Texas vs.Louisiana Showcase as a means to stimulate business and commercial activity
within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of the Lion Hearted Boxing Academy as exclusive
concessionaire and entering into an agreement therewith is appropriate under Section 380.001 of the
Local Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council designates and establishes the entertainment area for the
2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown, Texas vs. Louisiana Showcase to be that certain area
known as the Amos Evans Multi-Purpose Building,located at 1308B 9th Avenue,Port Arthur,Texas
and surrounding areas as depicted and described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part
hereof
Section 3. That the Lion Hearted Boxing Academy is hereby designated as the exclusive
concessionaire of the 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown, Texas vs. Louisiana Showcase.
Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the
Lion Hearted Boxing Academy, with said Agreement containing the duties and responsibilities of
each party, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit"A.
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Section 5. That the proposed 2°' Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown Event on
September 18, 2021, will be contingent upon the proof of a legally binding insurance policy
with a minimum coverage of S1,000,000.00 indicating the City of Port Arthur as the insured.
Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED,this day of ,2021 AD,at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote:AYES:
Mayor: ;
Councilmembers:
NOES:
DONALD FRANK, SR.
MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
4rt°
Valecia R. izen
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton,
City Manager
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Timothy Duriso,
Police Chief
Greg Benson,
Fire Chief
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Chandra Alpough,
Director of Parks and Recreation
Darlene Thomas Pierre,
Code Compliance Manager
Judith Smith,
Director of Health Department
Flozelle Roberts,
Director of Public Works
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Exhibit "A"
16 July 2021
Lion Hearted Boxing Academy
EIN 30-0203845
P.O. Box 402
Port Arthur, TX 77641-0402
Dear Mr. Johnny Brown,
Lion Hearted Boxing Academy is partnering with Titan Boxing
Gym for an upcoming show on the 18' of September 2021. We
are requesting to utilize your facility from the 17' until the 19`h
for setup, competition, and disassembling of the Boxing ring.
This show will be The State of Texas Vs The State of Louisiana
in 30-45 bouts involving boys, girls, women, and men. The plan
is for an all-day show on Saturday the 18' with the morning
session starting at 12pm and evening session at 7pm. We have
given this showcase at your facility before on the 5" of August
2017. It was complimented by our Gulf Boxing Organization,
Southern Association (Louisiana, Mississippi) of USA Boxing
and your Event Staff as a successful event. This event will bring
revenue to the city with hundreds of people visiting within and
out of The State of Texas. We are looking forward to continuing
what we started in 2017. This will be our 2nd Annual "Eddie Ray
Brown Showdown, Texas VS Louisiana" in Memory of our late
Founder, Coach, and Mentor Mr. Eddie Ray Brown.
Kenneth Shepherd Jr
Head CoachlVice President
409-543-4170
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND
LION HEARTED BOXING ACADEMY
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Port Arthur, Texas
("City") and Lion Hearted Boxing Academy, by and through its Vice President,
Kenneth Shepherd,Jr. ("Academy").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City and the Academy, by and though its Vice President,
Kenneth Shepherd, Jr., are desirous of hosting the 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown
Showdown, Texas vs. Louisiana to enhance the development of the tourist industry in Port
Arthur and improve the economic conditions of the City in general; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the Academy desires to enter into this Agreement
defining and coordinating the duties and responsibilities of the parties to this Agreement, to
facilitate the expeditious and efficient organization of the 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown
Showdown, Texas vs. Louisiana herein referred to as "Showdown" activities; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that the City and the Academy enter
into this Agreement regarding said Showdown activities:
1. General Provisions. During the Showdown, the Academy, shall, as the exclusive
concessionaire, on behalf of the City, coordinate and schedule all public showdown
event and functions.
2. Duties of the Academy. The Academy does hereby agree to be responsible for the
following activities in connection with the Showdown at its expense, and the City
does hereby delegate said responsibilities to the Academy along with certain
income or revenues associated therewith:
(a) The Academy shall recommend the area for such Showdown, subject to the
approval and designation of the City Council.
(b) The Academy is hereby appointed to coordinate all vendor activities
conducted on public lands and streets within the entertainment area during
the Showdown period, giving special attention to the hours of operation,
location, products, costuming, booth design and vendor permit fees.
Vendors must obtain endorsement from the Academy before obtaining a
vendor permit from the City, if one is required. If a City vendor permit is
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not required, then vendors must obtain permission from the Academy
before conduction any business within the entertainment area.
(c) The Academy is authorized to charge the following fees for admission into
the Showdown's entertainment area; fee shall not exceed $20.00 per person
on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
(d) The Academy shall obtain City Council approval for the temporary street
closure for the showdown, as outlined in the City of Port Arthur's Code of
Ordinances.
(e) The Academy agrees to arrange for fencing the entertainment area, and the
City shall approve the area in which the Academy intends to fence. The
Academy shall determine the location of fencing gates with the approval of
the City, and shall prepare all passes, provide attendants, provide gate
attendant information sheets, and prepare the signage to the entrance gates.
The Academy agrees to contact the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal to determine
which areas will be suitable for emergency gates.
(f) The Academy is responsible for arranging the entertainment area for
performers and entertainers, ticket sales to the entertainment area, and
obtaining clearances and approval from the City Council when required to
accomplish particular tasks. The Academy shall be entitled to all revenues
except as otherwise herein expressly provided from the entertainment area.
(g) The Academy shall provide sanitary port-a-cans (portable toilets), shall be
responsible for the site location of same, determining the number required,
and providing a map for locations of said port-a-cans.
(h) The Academy shall provide trash barrels in the Showdown entertainment
area.
(i) The Academy shall be in charge of the cleanup of the entertainment area.
(j) The Academy shall coordinate and enforce contracts with all temporary
concessions in the Showdown's entertainment area, and the City shall have
the right to approve or disapprove said concessions after Academy
approval.
(k) The Academy shall coordinate all Showdown activities, and shall, when
necessary, secure special approval of the City. The Academy shall submit a
master/site plan to the City on or before September 18, 2021 of all activities
to be undertaken as a part of the Showdown's festivities, including the
activities, concessions and location of the tentative entertainment area. Any
changes, modifications or amendments to the original site plan approved by
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the City Manager shall also be submitted to the City Manager for further
review and approval.
(1) The Academy shall obtain at its sole cost and expense, and cause to be kept
in full force and effect at all times during the Showdown, a legally binding
policy of insurance issued by best rated carriers approved to do business in
the State of Texas by the State Insurance Commission. The insurance
coverage under such policy shall be comprehensive general public liability
insurance, and shall name and include the City, its officers, employees and
agents as additional named insureds, protecting them from liability from any
such matters arising out of the Showdown. The policies must be endorsed to
state that the coverage extended to the City its officers, employees and
agents, is to be primary irrespective of any other primary insurance coverage
maintained by the City of Port Arthur. The limits of coverage under the
policy shall be a minimum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)
combined single-limit coverage for death of or injury to person and/or
property damage per occurrence. The insurance policy shall additionally
provide contractual liability coverage for the Academy and indemnification
of the City. The naming of the City, its officers, employees and agents as
additional named insureds in the policy shall not thereby cause them to be
deemed partners or joint ventures with the Academy. The policy shall be
performable in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas and shall be construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. A certificate of all such
insurance coverage shall be delivered to the City through its City Manager
no later than thirty (30) days before the commencement of the Showdown.
The policy shall provide that it shall not be subject to cancellation by the
insurers except upon delivery of written notice to the City Manager at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the effective date of cancellation; and in such case
the Academy shall, prior to the effective date of cancellation, secure
substitute policies furnishing the same coverages set forth above. The
furnishing of such insurance coverage shall not in any way, limit or satisfy
any of the Academy's obligation under this section.
(m) The Academy shall covenant and agree to indemnify and to save and hold
harmless the City, its agents, officers and employees, and any persons from
the following:
(i) Any and all claims, actions and suits whether groundless or
otherwise, and any judgment resulting therefrom, and expenses
connected with any such claims, actions or suits including, but not
limited to attorney's fees; and,
(ii) Upon the option of the City, the duty to defend against any such
claims, action or suits whether groundless or otherwise; and,
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(iii) Any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges and other
expenses of every kind and character, any of which for any reason
whatsoever may arise out of or will be attributable, directly or
indirectly, to the occurrence of the Picnic, or the construction,
maintenance, existence, operation, repair or removal of any bench,
stage, shelter or other type of structure on the Showdown's
entertainment area.
3. Duties of the City. The City does hereby agree to be responsible for the following
activities in connection with the Picnic, said expenses to be reimbursed by the
Academy.
(a) Types and location of all temporary concession permits on public property
within the Showdown's entertainment area shall be subject to the prior
approval of the Academy.
(b) The City shall be responsible for approving or disapproving all banners,
signage and advertisements to be installed on or above the City right-of-
way(s) after the Academy has first approved or proposed same.
(c) The City shall be responsible for approving in advance the location of the
bleachers in the City right-of-way(s).
(d) The City shall have the right of approval over all Showdown activities
occurring or taking place on City streets, alleys, and rights-of-way after the
Academy has approved or proposed same.
(e) The City must approve any and all firework displays or laser light shows
being planned, after the Academy has first approved or proposed same.
4. Term. This agreement shall be in force and effect until September 30, 2021.
5. Termination. The City Manager, after consultation with the Chief of Police can
terminate this agreement and the Showdown's celebration for security concerns.
6. Financial Reporting and Settlement of Expenses. The Academy and the City
each agree to deliver to the other a report of its receipts and expenditures of the
Picnic within ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the Showdown for each year
subject to the Agreement.
7. Security. The Academy shall have at least two (2) off-duty officers in attendance
during the event. Security guards contracted through a licensed and bonded
company may be used instead of off-duty officers only if the off-duty officers are
not available. The Chief of Police may require additional security depending on
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crowd control and security plans provided and other information that he is
cognizant of. The Academy shall reimburse the City for the overtime costs (hours
worked outside normal shifts) of police, firefighters and other City personnel, as a
result of the additional security required by the Chief of Police.
8. Alcohol. The Academy will not be authorized to sell and/or consume alcohol in
the entertainment area during the event.
9. Compliance with Laws. Both parties agree to mutually cooperate to enforce all
laws and regulations relating to the Showdown, including but not limited to the
enforcement of the City of Port Arthur's Code of Ordinances which makes it
unlawful for anyone to bring coolers containing food and beverages, glass
containers, canned drinks and pets into the Showdown's entertainment area.
10. Amendments. This Agreement shall not be altered or amended without the prior
written consent of all parties hereto as to such alteration or amendment.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on this day of
A.D., 2021.
LION HEARTED BOXING ACADEMY: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
By: By:
Kenneth Shepherd, Jr., Vice President Ron Burton, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Valecia Tizeno, City Attorney
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ACKNOWLE GEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
Kenneth Shepherd, Jr., Vice President of Lion Hearted Boxing Academy known to
me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE on this the
day of , 2021.
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR
THE STATE OF TEXAS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared
Ronald Burton, City Manager of the City of Port Arthur, known to me to be the person(s)
whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me
that he/she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE,this day
of , 2021.
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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Exhibit "B"
The 2nd Annual Eddie Ray Brown Showdown Event
on September 18, 2021, will be contingent upon the
proof of a legally binding insurance policy with a
minimum coverage of $1,000,000.00 indicating the
City of Port Arthur as the insured.
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