HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-155 AGRMT Bridging Communities Cooperative Agreement
between
Ashland Parks and Recreation
and
Bridging Communities
This Cooperative Agreement is made between Bridging Communities (BC) and the City of Ashland (CoA).
Agreement:
BC and CoA, via the Parks and Recreation Department (APRD), have a mutual interest in facilitating
recreational events and activities for participants experiencing cognitive and physical disabilities. Therefore,
BC and CoA agree to work cooperatively on sharing resources necessary to advertise and execute plans for
Adapted Program activities and events. Each organization's responsibilities are agreed as follows:
Bridging Communities agrees to:
1. Maintain a General Liability Insurance Policy during any hosted events of no less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate with the City of Ashland named as additionally insured.
2. Provide specialized assistance in coordination and facilitation of Adapted Program activities and events
designed for participants experiencing cognitive and physical disabilities.
3. Provide payment to APRD for participant admission to Adapted Program activities and events as
agreed upon.
4. Provide targeted marketing assistance to Adapted Program participants that would benefit by
attending Adapted Program activities and events.
City of Ashland agrees to:
1. Provide advertisements in regular marketing materials including Community PlayGuide, social media
posts, e-newsletters, and similar marketing efforts.
2. Provide BC with access to APRD facilities and registration information for advertised activities and
special events. Rental and permitting costs may be assessed depending on size and scope of event and
impact to park and staffing.
3. Administer activity organization and registration at no cost to Adapted Program participants. *Any
activities requiring a user fee would negate BCs ability to participate as a sponsor.
4. Provide reasonable accessibility accommodations to APRD facilities upon request.
5. Address safety issues identified at APRC facilities and provide maintenance as necessary.
Term of Agreement:
This agreement shall be in effect from the date of the last signature and shall continue until terminated as set
forth below under "Termination".
Cooperative Agreement between Ashland Parks and Recreation and Bridging Communities
Modification:
This Cooperative Agreement may be modified in writing with the approval of both City of Ashland and BC.
Indemnification:
BC agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City of Ashland and its directors, employees, and contractors from
any claims or damages to property or injury to persons, or for any penalties or fines that arise in whole or in
part out of this agreement.
Law:
The laws of the state of Oregon will govern this Agreement.
Notifications:
To Bridging Communities: Stacy Fields, Director
1017 N. Riverside Ave.
Medford, OR 97501
To City of Ashland, Parks: Ashland Parks and Recreation
Rachel Dials, Deputy Director
1195 E Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason with at least a 30 (thirty) day notice. All
parties agree to complete any obligation in process. This agreement shall be terminated immediately with
reasonable cause upon giving either party written notice.
Reasonable cause includes:
• A material violation of this Agreement; and
• Any act exposing the other party to liability for personal injury or property damage
The parties, by signature of their authorized representatives, duly execute this Cooperative Agreement and
agree to comply with its terms and conditions.
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