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51 South Pearl Street Albany, New York 12207 (518) 487-2000 FAX (518) 487-2020
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~S. MINIMUM ANNUAL ADV SPEND: $16;
MEMORANDUM
Honorable Albany County Executive - Daniel MeCoy
Honorable Deputy County Executive ~ Phillip Calderone
Honorable Chairman of Albany County Legislature - Sean Ward
Honorable Chairwoman of the Civie Center Committee - Norma Chapman
Honorable Members of the Civie Center Commitiee
Honorable Members of the Albany County Legislature
Bob Belber
SMG Regional General Manager
February 2, 2016
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO AMEND & RE-STATE THE NAMING
RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH THE TIMES UNION / HEARST CORP
NEW AMENDED & RESTATED FINANCIAL TERMS:
1. TERM:
Five Years — January 1, 2016 ~ December 31, 2020
Plus Five-Year Option (Mutually Agreeable)
2, ANNUAL NAMNG RIGHS FEE: $350,000 x 5 years = $1,750,000
$162.500 « 5 years = $812,500*
*Ail amounts spent are purchased by SMG's marketing department on behalf of
event producers and promoters. Show budgets pay for this cost annually.
NEW - MINIMUM SPEND REDUCED BY $76,518 FROM CURRENT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF $239,018. THE MINIMUM
SPEND NUMBER WILL REMAIN AT $162,500 FOR ENTIRE
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. THERE WILL BE NO CPI
INCREASES IN ANNUAL FEES OR SPENDING REQUIRED.4. PROJECTED NET PROFIT TO COUNTY'S BOTTOM LINE -
$1,750,000 OVER 5 YEARS
Promoters will spend to advertise in the Times Union to market their events.
“This lower minimum spend amount is attainable and will therefore allow the
full naming rights fee to be realized in profit,
‘Over the last 4 to 5 years the promoters have reduced their spending/allotment
towards print advertising. Therefore, the TU Center has had to make up
approximately $50K to $75K annually which has decreased the net profit
derived from the naming rights fee
I, CURRENT CONTRACT:
1. Expires ~ December 31, 2016 —was for ten years 1/1/2007 thru 12/31/2016
2, Annual Naming Rights Fees: Started at $320,000 in Year #1 (a CPI increase
is added each year)
2007 - $320,000
2008 ss $326,400
2009 oe $332,928
2010 _ $339,586
2011 - $346,378 Average $ Per Year - $350,390
2012 re $353,305 Total Paid Over 10 Yrs - $3,503,907
2013 cH $360,371
2014 - $367,579
2015 = = «$374,931
2016 a $382,429
3. Minimum Amount SMG Must Spend Annually in TU ~ Started at $200,000 in
Year #1 (a CPI increase added each year)
2007 : $200,000
2008 : $204,000
2008 : $208,080
2010 : $212,241
2011 : $216,486 Average $ Min Spend in TU Per Year - $195,561
2012 : $220,816 ‘Total Min Spend Over 10 Yrs - $1,955,610
2013 ~ $225,232
2014 : $229,737
215 = = $239,018UL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF ARENA ATRIUM PROJECT:
The design of the arena Atrium Project is being produced by Synthesis Architects.
‘There is a time-sensitive issue related to the new naming rights signage. A newly
designed tower in tront of the arena is being planned which needs to be produced
with the actual name of the arena, It is for this reason that we asked George
Hearst - Publisher of the Times Union to meet back in November to begin
discussions in order to come up with mutually acceptable terms to Amend &
Restate the current agreement, which will allow the current TU Center signs in the
atrium to be moved to the Market Street side of the building and a confirmation
and acceptance of this agreement by the legislature will ensure that the designs
produced by Synthesis can go out to bid so the work can startin late-spring/early
summer. This plan will also allow the atrium project fo be completed close to the
completion date of the convention center in 2017,
George Hearst was understanding of the need to finalize a mutually acceptable
deal that also allows the architects with legislative approval to design the signs
with the current name of the arena. Therefore, the first year of the Amended &
Restated Agreement (January 1 - December 31, 2016) will utilize the new terms
as set forth above. Because of the need to finalize the extension of the current
agreement to enable the atrium project to continue without delay, the final year of
the current agreement shall be changed to be subject to the new financial terms
and will be the first year of the Amended & Restated Agreement with the Times
Union/Hearst Corp,
SUMMARY:
For the next five (5) years the Times Union Center will net approximately $350,000 per
year, which will help keep net operating profits at a high level. The last time that Albany
County went out to bid in hopes of getting bids for the naming rights, no bids were
received, [t was only after such bid process ended that a call came to us from the
Publisher of the Times Union expressing interest in the name of the arena, The
relationship between SMG, which operates the arena and the Times Union newspaper,
has been excellent and the community has grown used to calling the arena the Times
Union Center after years as the Pepsi Arena and formerly the Knickerbocker Arena. The
positioning of the name of an arena in the sports and entertainment industry is never easy
‘when a change occurs. Agents and promoters get used to facilities and markets, It
normally takes a fair amount of time for the adjustment period to occur. The same goes
for the community residents. Since this deal provides mote in net profit to the County
than the current contract produces, and given the fact that the TU Center won't have to
make up cash amounts due to minimum spending requirements, I believe this Amended& Restated Naming Rights Agreement is in Albany County's best interests and I ask the
Albany County Legistature to approve acceptance of this agreement,
‘Thank you.
Sincerely;
Bat Bier.
Bob Belber
SMG Regional General ManagerFor Counsel Use
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REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
RLA#1731: Contract Authorization for the Naming Rights for The Times Union Center
February 3, 2013
‘Times Union Center
Contact Person:, Robert Belber
Telephone: (518) 487-2008
Dept. Representative Attending
Comiittee Meeting: Robert Belber, The Times Union Center
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
‘Adoption of Local Law
Amendment of Prior Legislation
Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure
Bond Approval
Budget Amendment (See below)
Contract Authorization (See below)
Environmental Impact
Home Rule Request
Property Conveyance
Other: (State briefly if not listed above)
LTT
CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS STATE THE FOLLOW!
Increase Account/Line No.
Source of Funds:
‘Title Change:
CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION STATE THE FOLLOWING:
TYPE OF CONTRACT
Change Order/Contract Amendment BeNeraet
Purchase (Equipment/Supplies)
Lease (Equipment/Supplies)
RequirementsProfessional Services
Education/Training
Grant:
New
Renewal
Submission Deadline Date
Settlement of a Claim
Release of Liability
Other: (State briefly)
CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION (Cont'd)
STATE THE FOLLOWING:
Contract Terms/Conditions:
Party (Name/Address):
‘The Capital Newspapers Division of the Hearst Corporation
George Hearst — Publisher
News Plaza
Albany, NY 12212
Amount/Rate Schedule/Fee:
350,000 per year ~ Naming Rights Fee Payable Annual
‘Term: Five years — January 1, 2016 — December 31,2020
Option: Five Additional Years ~ Mutual Option
Total Payable Over 5 Years: $1,750,000
Scope of Services:
Amended & Restated Naming Rights Agreement ~ Times Union Center
Final Year of Current Agreement — Changed to 1 Year of Amended &
Restated Agreement - Using New Financial Terms
Contract Funding:
Anticipated in Current budget: Yes_X_ No
Funding Source:
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue:
Approy y
Bond (Res. No. & Date of Adoption)
CONCERNING ALL REQUESTS:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes__ No X _
If Mandated Cite: Authority
Anticipated in Current Adopted Budget: Yes No
If'yes, indicate Revenue/Appropriation Accounts
Fiscal Impact -Funding: (Dollars or Percentages)Federal
State
County
Term/Length of Funding
Previous Requests For Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Numb
Date of Adoption:
(State briefly why legislative action is requested)
Current naming rights agreement is scheduled to expire 12/31/16, Due to design and planning for Atrium
Project a the arena an early Amended & Restated Agreement is necessary to justify the name signage
changes. And, a very positive change has occurred related to a reduction in the minimum spend
requirement in the Times Union,
(See the Memorandum dated February 2, 2016 from Bob Belber — SMG Regional GM of Times Union
Center)
Back-up Material Submitted: (ic., application/approval notices from funding source, bid tabulation
sheet, civil service approval notice, program announcement, contracts and/or any materials which
explain or support the request for legislative action.)
Memorandum dated February 2, 2016 - from Bob Belber
Amended & Restated Agreement ~ Produced and Proposed by Hearst Corp
Current Copy of Title Sponsorship Agreement
Submitted By: Bob Belber
Title: General Manager @ the Times Union CenterHearst Dratt
February 2, 2016
AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF
TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
‘This Title Sponsorship AGREEMENT, is made as of the __ day of February, 2016, by
and between the Capital Newspapers Division of The Hearst Corporation (hereinafter referred to
as the “TIMES UNION”), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and
authorized to do business in the State of New York and located at News Plaza, Albany, NY
12212; and Albany County (hereinafter referred to as the ‘COUNTY"), a municipal corporation
of the State of New York and located at the Albany County Office Building, 112 State Street,
Albany, New York, 12207-2021; and SMG, as an agent for Albany County and the Operator and
Manager of the “Pepsi Arena’ (hereinalter “SMG"), with prineipal offices located at 701 Market
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106. THE TIMES UNION, the COUNTY, and SMG are
hereinalter jointly referred to as the PARTIES.
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY owns the Albany County Civic Center (hereinafter referred to as the
“CENTER"), located at 51 South Pear! Street, Albany, New York 12207; and
WHEREAS, the managing agent of the CENTER for the COUNTY is SMG all references to
SMG shall also refer to any successor managing agent as designated by the COUNTY); and
WHEREAS, the PARTIES hereto previously entered into a Title Sponsorship Agreement as of
December 31, 2006 for a period from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2016 (the “2006
Agreement”), which was duly authorized by the Albany County Legislature by Resolution No.
365 of 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Albany County Legislature approved the COUNTY’s recommendation to renew
the award of title sponsorship of the CENTER to the TIMES UNION through Resolution
Number, adopted + 2016; and
WHEREAS, the PARTIES now desire to amend and restate said agreement, at the terms set forth
below; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual promises and covenants
set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the PARTIES agree as follows:Hearst Draft
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L Article 1. Ds
‘As used in this AGREEMENT, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
1.1 “Branded Kiosk” means a self-standing, removable structure inside the main gate of CENTER
to be used by the TIMES UNION to offer subscriber services,
1.2 “Bank” or “banking” means an accounting mechanism to track the accumulation and
dispensation of benefits between the PARTIES pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
1.3 “CENTER Logo” means a logo substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A, together with
such changes as mutually agreed upon by the TIMES UNION and SMG;
1.4 “CENTER Name” means the name set forth in Article 3.1 herei
1.5 “CENTER website” means the URL of “timesunioncenter-albany.com” and includes any
successor website;
16 “Contract Year” means each succeeding twelve (12) month period from the Effective Date and
beginning each January 1 thereafter;
1,7 “Effective Date” means the commencement of the term of the AGREEMENT (January 1, 2016).
L.8 “Event” means and includes every presentation or performance that occurs in the CENTER.
1.9 “Event video streaming” means the provision of video of live CENTER events to the TIMES
UNION for instant publication on the TIMES UNION website.
1.10 “General Manager” means the general manager of the CENTER as determined by SMG;
LIL “Media Purchase” means all advertising purchased and placed by the CENTER marketing
department and/or promoters, producers and users of the CENTER in all media now known or
herealter created, including without limitation, radio, newspapers, television and online;
1.12 “Media Tags” means the naming and usage rights to all media purchased in connection with
events hosted at the CENTER, including the tag “log on to TimesUnion.com to buy your tickets
today” and a branding message tag included in media impressions to be reasonably determined by
the TIMES UNION.
1.13 “Premium” means tangible benefits provided by the TIMES UNION to patrons of the CENTER
pursuant to the terms of this AGREEMENT.
1.14 “Restricted Event” means CENTER events for which SMG and/or the COUNTY lack the right
to receive complementary tickets from the event organizer/promoter. “Nom-restricted Event” means
CENTER events for which SMG and/or the COUNTY teain the right to receive complementary
tickets from the event organizer/promoter.Hearst Draft
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1.15 “Times Union Media Properties” means all marketing, promotions, programs, advertising and
marketing efforts of any kind by the TIMES UNION;
1.16 “Times Union Website” shall mean the URL of “timesunion.com” and includes any successor
website.
1.17 “Banner Ads” shall mean all_banner ads, leader board positions or other advertisements sold on
the CENTER website other than Postage Stamp Ads.
1.18 “Postage Stamp Ads” shall mean all advertisements on the CENTER website that are 123 x 54
pixels oF less,
Article 2, Contract Term
2.1 Performance under this AGREEMENT shall commence on January 1, 2016 and continue for a
period of five (5) years, ending December 31, 2020. This agreement may be renewed for one (1)
additional five (3) year period upon mutual agreement and negotiation of the parties hereto,
Article 3. Naming Rights: Grant: Signage
3.1 As an extension of the rights granted to the TIMES UNION in the 2006 Agreement, the
COUNTY hereby grants to the TIMES UNION the identification rights to the CENTER, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in this AGREEMENT,
3.2 The signage rights granted hereby are limited to identification of the TIMES UNION’s name and
logo in the context of the CENTER name, in addition to the other rights set forth in this
AGREEMENT.
3.3 The TIMES UNION and its affiliates shall not, without the COUNTY'S consent, enter into a
Naming Rights AGREEMENT or similar agreement with respect to any other sports and
entertainment facility, (jc. any arena, civic center, amphitheater or theater) the name of which
includes the “THE TIMES UNION” name and the word “CENTER’, it being expressly understood
and agreed that nothing herein will prohibit the TIMES UNION or its affiliates from branding a
sports field or stadium with the TIMES UNION name or any derivation thereof,
3.3a No newspaper and/or related print or digital property shall have the right to advertise on fixed
signage within the arena bow! area of the CENTER; such rights shall be exclusive to the TIMES
UNION.
3.4 The TIMES UNION shall have the right, pursuant to Article 7 herein, at its sole cost and
responsibility, to place its name and iogo on existing internal and external signage, including, but not
limited to, exterior of the CENTER, exterior marquee (once the marquee is installed), interior
scoreboard, internal and external directional signage, parking lot banner signage and highway
signage.Hearst Draft
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3.5 The PARTIES agree that no signs will be installed on the roof of the CENTER.
3.6 The TIMES UNION and the COUNTY shall use reasonable efforts to request the City of Albany
and the State of New York to install and erect roadway and traffie directional signs identifying the
CENTER as “THE TIMES UNION CENTER”. If there are direct out of pocket expenses related 10
such signs that must be covered, the TIMES UNION agrees to pay all such expenses.
3.7 SMG shall use reasonable efforts to cause all other references to the CENTER, whether arising
trom franchise agreements, promotional activities, lease agreements, or otherwise in the course of its
responsibilities, to use the “THE TIMES UNION CENTER” name.
Article 4. Sponsorship of Event
4.1 The TIMES UNION will collaborate with the COUNTY and SMG to sponsor and market events
at the CENTER. In connection therewith, the TIMES UNION will reasonably endeavor to enter into
no fewer than six (6) promotional CENTER events per year as mutually agreed upon with SMG
using the newspaper and on-line site to increase ticket sales. ‘The TIMES UNION and SMG shall
sign a reasonably agreeable Letter of Sponsorship Agreement for each CENTER event that is
sponsored by the TIMES UNION which will state the sponsorship fees and such other sponsorship
and marketing obligations as provided for in this AGREEMENT,
4.2 The TIMES UNION and SMG shail coordinate their efforts in advertising and in other activities
required for such event sponsorship.
Auticle 5, Marketing and Investment Plans
5.1 The TIMES UNION shall undertake and perform additional marketing activities and investments
(above and beyond the Naming Rights and Sponsorship Rights in Articles 3 and 4 herein) as set
forth in this Article in support of maximizing attendance at CENTER events. The TIMES UNION
and SMG shall coordinate their efforts as necessary and appropriate in planning the marketing
efforts undertaken by the TIMES UNION so as to meet production constraints and all TIMES
UNION legal requirements.
5.1.1 SMG and the COUNTY agree to purchase a minimum amount of advertising from TIMES
UNION and/or TIMES UNION Media Properties totaling ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($162,500) in each contract year for a minimum of
EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($812,500) over the
term of this AGREEMENT. This Minimum Spend shall include advertising placements made by the
SMG marketing department and/or promoters who present events at the CENTER. Promoters and
events will be charged for the space used to market their shows & events and such advertising costs
shall be included at settlement as a direct event cost for marketing.
5.1.2 ‘The TIMES UNION shail provide matching advertising space to SMG pursuant to the
following formula: On an annual basis, for every advertising dollar spent pursuant to Article 5.1.1
TIMES UNION Media Properties, the TIMES UNION shall match fitly percent (50%) of value
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For every advertising dollar spent pursuant to Article 5.1.1 over the Minimum Spend in any Contract
Year by SMG with TIMES UNION Media Properties, the TIMES UNION shall match one hundred
percent (100%) of value of advertising in TIMES UNION Media Properties. Said matching
advertising space pursuant to this formula shail be banked for use by SMG, which may be used by
SMG at its discretion solely to promote events at the CENTER.
5.1.3 All advertising rates will be fixed during the term of this AGREEMENT and are not subject 10
change except by mutual agreement. Rates shall be fixed at the rates paid by SMG as of June 1,
2006.
5.1.4 Subsequent to the execution of this AGREEMENT, both PARTIES retain the right to sell
advertising on the CENTER website for periods from and after the Effective Date. Revenues
generated by advertising sales to be placed on the CENTER website from and after the Effective
Date shall be apportioned in the following manner: Where SMG sells Banner Ads, SMG shall retain
eighty percent (80%) of such revenues and the TIMES UNION shall receive twenty percent (20%).
Where the TIMES UNION sells Banner Ads, the TIMES UNION shall retain eighty percent (80%)
of such revenues and SMG shall receive twenty percent (20%). The TIMES UNION agrees to
produce and display on the CENTER website all of the ads and listings displayed prior to the
Effective Date of the AGREEMENT on the “Pepsi Arena” website, at no cost to SMG. Where
either party provides a “fee” link or Postage Stamp Ad on the CENTER website as part of a larger
sponsorship package, the TIMES UNION shall insert the link or Postage Stamp Ad on the CENTER,
website without cost to either of the PARTIES and without apportionment of any revenues to ot
from either of the PARTIES. Display of any and all advertising on the CENTER website shall be
subject to the approval of SMG, such approval to be exercised in a reasonable manner and without
unreasonable delay. SMG and the TIMES UNION shall mutually ageee to a process regarding the
exercise of such approval.
5.2 SMG shall use all reasonable efforts to include the TIMES UNION in all Media Purchases in
connection with each sponsored event held at the CENTER pursuant to Article 4 above.
5.3. Event Video Streaming: Where permissible pursuant to other agreements in effect, the TIMES
UNION shall have the right to utilize the CENTER website to provide video streaming of CENTER
events. SMG shall utilize its best efforts to provide a feed to the website. The TIMES UNION
acknowledges that it shall pay any additional costs to SMG and/or the COUNTY, that ate associated
with the provision of such video feed. The TIMES UNION expressly acknowledges and
understands that many CENTER events will be governed by separate agreements that may prohibit
the TIMES UNION trom streaming event video on the CENTER website.
Set, Ticket Stub Branding: The TIMES UNION shall be permitted to include the name and/or logo
of the CENTER on the face of all tickets to CENTER events, unless inclusion of the CENTER Logo
is expressly prohibited by the agreement executed by or on behalf of SMG for such CENTER event.
5.5. The TIMES UNION shall be permitted to include the CENTER logo and CENTER name on
signage and branding on all media collateral associated with the CENTER and all events and
promotions operated in the CENTER, unless inclusion of the CENTER Logo is expressly, by the
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executed by or on behalf of SMG for such CENTER event or promotion,
5.6. The TIMES UNION will have the right to produce and display banners with the name of the
CENTER facing the parking lot areas adjacent to the CENTER at the TIMES UNION’s expense,
5.8. The TIMES UNION shall be permitted to run four (4) commercial advertisements featuring
TIMES UNION promotions, on the “jumbo-tron” screen during each sporting event, Said
advertisements are subject to SMG and COUNTY approval, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
5.9. Branded Kiosk: the TIMES UNION shall be permitted, at its own cost, to construct and
maintain a kiosk inside the main gate of the CENTER to offer subscriber services. ‘The construction,
size, appearance, precise location and use of the Branded Kiosk shall be subject to approval by
SMG, which consent shail not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The TIMES UNION may offer
SMG approved Premiums to patrons from an SMG approved list of third party advertisers at said
Kiosk. No food or beverage items may be offered as a Premium without SMG's prior approval.
3.10. The TIMES UNION will be provided access to the CENTER’s email database and links to the
TIMES UNION website will be included on ail event bulletins and emails used to notity the email
database of upcoming and booked events and promotions, provided that the TIMES UNION shall
follow any direction from SMG to remove individual e-mail addresses from any mailing lists if
required pursuant to the privacy policy for the CENTER Website ot applicable law. The TIMES
UNION covenants and agrees that (i) it shall only use such email database to market and/or promote
TIMES UNION products and services (it being understood and agreed that certain third party
products and services may be combined with TIMES UNION products and services in such
marketing efforts), (ii) it shall not sell any such email information to any other party or transfer such
information to a third party other than in furtherance of the marketing efforts described above, and
(ii) TIMES UNION shall not use the email database (o promote the sales of tickets to other venues
other than the CENTER; provided, however, that the TIMES UNION shall not be restricted from
ing or sharing any email address that TIMES UNION legitimately acquires from another source,
even if such name is identical to the information provided in the email database provided by SMG
and the COUNTY,
5.11. SMG and the COUNTY shall provide a bank of one thousand (1,000) tickets per year for Non-
Restricted Events to be used for TIMES UNION promotional purposes. The PARTIES shall reach
mutual agreement on the events and number of such complimentary tickets per event as the TIMES
UNION shall reasonably request, provided that the TIMES UNION may not unreasonably demand
tickets and SMG shall not unreasonably withhold agreement to provide tickets pursuant to this
clause.
5.12. The TIMES UNION shall place on the entertainment section front and entertainment article
pages of its desktop website a promotional graphic for the CENTER that links back to the CENTER
website. ‘The graphic will either be a fixed image with text (either static or animated, with a
maximum size of 30x60 pixels) or, if provided by the CENTER, a dynamic widget that displays
and automatically updates information about upcoming events (maximum size 300x100 pixels). The
TIMES UNION website will place copies of these widgets at other locations throughout their
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website, The CENTER assumes responsibility for creating this graphic with its current provider and
TIMES UNION will reasonably assist as needed.
5.13 The TIMES UNION shall provide an anchored full-page position in its Thursday newspaper's
Preview section, 52 weeks per year to be used by SMG as a franchise position for event advertising
and promotions. SMG shall pay ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,200) per
week, (SIXTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($62,400) per yeas) for said full-
page position on page 3 of said section and said payment shall be applicable to SMG and the
COUNTY’s required annual advertising purchase pursuant to paragraph 5.1.1. The term, “page 3”,
shall be construed to mean the page on the right hand side, opposite the inside cover of the Preview
section. In the event that the TIMES UNION discontinues the Thursday Preview section in its
current form, the TIMES UNION shall provide to SMG a standard full page position in a
substantially similar location in a mutually agreed upon section of the Times Union for the same
$1,200 weekly rate,
5.14 The TIMES UNION will provide in-kind advertising equal in value to any new Albany Devils
season tickets purchased during the 30-day promotion conducted by the CENTER in July of each
year; provided that if the purchaser is a current advertiser of the TIMES UNION at the time of ticket
purchase, in-kind advertising will only be provided to the extent incremental to the moathly average
of their previous twelve (12) months’ spending on advertising with the TIMES UNION; and
provided further that if the purchaser is not a current advertiser of the TIMES UNION at the time of
ticket purchase, in-kind advertising will only be provided should the new advertiser spend an amount
equal to the ticket purchase in advertising to receive the in-kind advertising match, For purposes of
this article 5.14, a “current advertiser” will be deemed one who has advertised with the TIMES
UNION in the prior six (6) months. This promotion is not available to current or renewing Albany
Devils season ticket holders unless the purchase is incremental to season tickets already held. All
“in-kind advertising” is subject to the current advertising rates and product selection at the time of
redemption, and must be used within six (6) months of ticket purchase, If for any reason during the
period of this Amendment and Restatement of Agreement, the Albany Devils as they currently exist
cease to host games at the Center, and if SMG has another team, the MAAC, or other major event
that needs additional in-kind advertising support, the offer set forth in this Section 5.14 will be
extended solely upon the mutual agreement of the PARTIES, The TIMES UNION agrees to meet
with SMG and the COUNTY to discuss in good faith any other requests for added support for in-
kind advertising to be provided by the TIMES UNION,
Article 6, Suite Lease
6.1, The TIMES UNION shall receive the free use of its suite that is currently under lease, which is
for Suite Number (1) One in the CENTER for each year of this AGREEMENT. There are 16 seats in
the suite. The TIMES UNION will receive 16 complimentary tickets for their suite for all events
except NCAA events. For NCAA events, the TIMES UNION will have the right to purchase the
tickets for their suite at the ticket prices set by the NCAA providing the tickets are ordered by the
prescribed ordering deadline set by the NCAA.
6.2 The COUNTY shall provide 16 additional seats in the center court/center stage premium seating
area for every Non-resiricted Event in the CENTER without charge to THE TIMES UNION for theHearst Draft
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term of this AGREEMENT. The TIMES UNION expressly acknowledges that for Restricted Events
(ie, NCAA events and some major concert events); the CENTER is prohibited from receiving
complimentary tickets by separate agreement. Where the CENTER is so prohibited by separate
agreement, the TIMES UNION shall have the right to purchase up to 16 seats in the center
court/center stage premium seating area at full cost upon notification to SMG no less than three (3)
days prior to the commencement of the sale of tickets to the public. SMG shall provide the TIMES
UNION with reasonable notice of the availability of tickets for, price per ticket of, and date upon
Which TIMES UNION must provide notice of its desire to purchase tickets for each such Restricted
Event. In addition, SMG shall offer the use of the anchored advertising space, referenced in Article
5.13, to promoters of Restricted Events. Promoters that elect to utilize said space pursuant to the
terms of Article 5.13, shall provide 12 complimentary tickets for use by the TIMES UNION. Where
Restricted Events are listed solely with font lettering within the “Coming Events” listing in the
border area of the ad without any artwork or other logos, but such event promoters do not elect to
advertise the event in the anchored advertising space, there shall be no requirement to provide said
complimentary tickets. Where promoters of restricted events elect not to utilize the anchored
advertising space and not to provide complimentary tickets, the TIMES UNION will retain the right
to purchase tickets for the Restricted Events.
6.3 Parking Passes: The TIMES UNION shall receive six (6) parking passes to the CENTER
parking garage at no cost for all events.
Article 7. Advertising Space
7.1. Consistent with current advertising placements, the COUNTY shall provide the TIMES UNION
with the advertising space on the intetior of the CENTER for the exclusive use of the TIMES
UNION CENTER. Such advertising space shall be at the sole discretion of SMG. All costs
associated with producing and installing the sign panels and images will be the sole responsibility of
the TIMES UNION.
T.la_ Four (4) rectangular panels immediately above the video screens on each side of the
video scoreboard.
7.1b CENTER logo shall be painted in the center of the basketball court and the words
TIMES UNION CENTER along both baselines,
7.le CENTER logo shall be painted in the ice for hockey games.
7.1d_ CENTER name will be displayed in a prominent method in the Box Office Lobby,
such method to be mutually agreed upon by the PARTIES.
7.le CENTER logo shall be produced and used for press conferences, except where
expressly prohibited. The TIMES UNION acknowledges that some events require
their own backdrop for their press events.
7.1f CENTER logo shall be produced and displayed on all CENTER owned podiums.Hearst Draft
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7.2 The County shall provide the TIMES UNION with the advertising space on the exterior of
the CENTER for the exclusive use of the TIMES UNION CENTER. Such advertising space shall be
at the discretion of SMG and the COUNTY. alll costs associated with producing and installing the
sign panel images will be the sole responsibility of the TIMES UNION.
7.2a The CENTER will undergo renovations starting in late 2015 and ending in January 2017. As
part of the renovation, the LED sign installed in the atrium of the CENTER by the TIMES UNION
pursuant to the 2006 Agreement will be moved and re-installed at a location to be specified by the
TIMES UNION on Market Street. LED signs will be installed at the CENTER in Exhibit B attached
hereto, which will advertise current events, future events and display building sponsor logos, TIMES
UNION will receive a minimum of six (6) advertising exposures per hour on the new LED systems
being installed facing South Pearl Street per hour when in operation, TIMES UNION will also
receive a minimum of six (6) advertising exposures per hour on the LED marquee that is moved to
Market Street when in operation, For each such advertising exposure (regardless of location), the
exposure is to be substantially similar in length to those of other advertisers.
7.26 All signs that will be produced with the CENTER name as part of the renovation project in
the atrium off South Pear! Street will be produced, installed and maintained at no cost to the TIMES
UNION. In addition, any signs that are installed as part of the renovation project on the walkway
leading to the Albany Capital Center or in the newly enclosed space that is currently located between
the parking garage at Level #3 and the concourse doors at Quad # 3 will be produced, installed and
maintained at no cost to the TIMES UNION. The expenses related to any custom signage requested
by the TIMES UNION and not otherwise listed in this Article 7.2(b) will be the responsibility of the
TIMES UNION.
7.2¢ All signs/video monitors on the inverted support cable located in the atrium of the CENTER
will display a 15 second video advertising the TIMES UNION, which shall be shown as part ofa
continuous loop of content atall events held at the CENTER, provided that restrictions may apply
during NCAA events. The content of such video shall be subject to the TIMES UNION’s input and
prior approval.
7.2d__ The CENTER will allow TIMES UNION to install location-based mobile services (at the
TIMES UNION’s expense) that will allow event coordinators or retailers to recognize customers
when they enter a venue, the specifics of such relationship subject to the mutual agreement of the
parties.
Article 8. Sale of CENTER
The COUNTY reserves the right to sell the CENTER. In the event the COUNTY sells the CENTER,
this AGREEMENT shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the COUNTY’S successor in
exchange for the TIMES UNION’s agreement to continue its obligations in this AGREEMENT,
except that THE TIMES UNION may terminate this AGREEMENT after one year of operation from
the closing date of sale under the new owners, if the number of events and quality of events
presented after the sale quantifiably shows a significant drop as a comparable number of events and
quality of events (measured based upon attendance at such event) based on past history while the
CENTER was owned by the COUNTY,Hearst Draft
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Aiticle 9. Summary of Fees: Payment Schedules,
The TIMES UNION shall pay to the COUNTY in each contract year, a fee of THREE HUNDRED.
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000) for the rights and benetits described herein for Title
Sponsorship of the CENTER. Over the contract term the total fees shall be ONE MIILLION SEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,750,000).
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Article 11. Payment of Fees: Annual Report
IL1 The TIMES UNION shail remit directly to SMG, or the COUNTY'S then-designated
‘managing agent, all fees and payments, together with such additional information as SMG and the
Albany County Executive shali reasonably require, The annual fee shall be due and payable from the
TIMES UNION to SMG, or the COUNTY’S designated managing agent annually on January 1* in
advance of each year within the term of this AGREEMENT.
11.2 The TIMES UNION shall submit an annual report, due within 45 days after December 31 of
each contract year, to SMG and to the Albany County Executive that identifies this contract number;
the contract year covered by the report; and a summary of advertising purchases and matched ad
space provided as well as a summary of franchise Preview ads and a summary of sponsorship
activities occurring over the preceding twelve month period,
Article 12. Headings
All headings used in this AGREEMENT are for convenience and reference only, and shall not affect
the interpretation of any of the terms of this AGREEMENT.
Article 13. Cooperation,
‘The TIMES UNION - shall cooperate with representatives, agents and employees of the COUNTY
and of SMG, and the COUNTY and SMG shall cooperate with The TIMES UNION, its
representatives, agents and cmployees to the end that performance of this AGREEMENT may
proceed expeditiously and economically.
Article 14, Accounting Records
Proper and full accounting records shall be maintained by The TIMES UNION as necessary to
provide the reports to SMG and the COUNTY required by this AGREEMENT. Such records,
exclusive of TIMES UNION financial information outside the scope of this AGREEMENT, shall be
subject to audit by the COUNTY upon request during normal business hours and upon at least 5
days prior written notice, provided that the COUNTY shall not request such an audit more than
twice in any Contract Year. Such records shall be avcessible to the COUNTY and SMG for a period
of five (5) years following the date of each annual report provided by The TIMES UNION pursuant
to Article 11 of this AGREEMENT.Hearst Draft
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Article 15, Relationship
The TIMES UNION is, and will function as an independent contractor under the terms of this
AGREEMENT and shall not be considered an agent or employee of the COUNTY or of SMG for
any purpose whatever. The employees of the TIMES UNION shall not in any manner be, or be held
‘out to be, agents or employees of the COUNTY or of SMG,
Article 16, Assignments
16.1 The TIMES UNION - specifically agrees as required by Section 109 of the New York General
Municipal Law that the TIMES UNION is prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying,
subcontracting, or otherwise disposing of this AGREEMENT, or the TIMES UNION’S right, title or
interest therein, without the prior consent in writing of the COUNTY and SMG.
16.2 To the extent that the COUNTY consents in writing to the assignment by SMG of its rights and
obligations to an affiliate in connection with any renewal of its SMG agreement with the COUNTY,
such assignment shall be deemed to include this AGREEMENT and such affiliate shall become the
party to this AGREEMENT for SMG. No assignment shall relieve the TIMES UNION of its
obligations under this AGREEMENT.
16.3 The COUNTY specifically agrees that it shall not assign, transfer, convey, subcontract, or
otherwise dispose of this AGREEMENT, or the COUNTY’S right, title or interest therein, without
the prior consent in writing of the TIMES UNION.
ication and Limitation of Liability
Article 17. Indemi
17.1 The TIMES UNION shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the COUNTY and SMG and
their respective partners, directors, officers, employees and agents, from and against all third. party
claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attomeys’ fees)
arising out of, or in consequence of, any products liability, strict liability, negligence or intentional
act or omission of the TIMES UNION, its employees or agents, or any material breach of this
AGREEMENT by the TIMES UNION to the extent of its or their responsibility for such claims,
damages, losses and expenses.
17.2. COUNTY and SMG shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the TIMES UNION, its
affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents, from
and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of, or in consequence of (i) any products liability, strict
liability, negligence or intentional act or omission of COUNTY or SMG, their respective employees
or agents, (ii) any material breach of this AGREEMENT by COUNTY or SMG to the extent of its or
their responsibility for stich claims, damages, losses and expenses or (iti) bodily injury, including
death, or damage to any person, real property or tangible personal property that occurs at or in
connection with the CENTER.Hearst Draft
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(7.3 ‘THE TIME UNION’S LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE
PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
LIMITED TO PROVEN DIRECT, ACTUAL DAMAGES. THE TIMES UNION WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS SUFFERED BY COUNTY OR SMG, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES. IN ADDITION, THE TIMES UNION’S
AGGREGATE LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL IN NO
EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE BY THE TIMES UNION TO THE
COUNTY HEREUNDER.
Article 18. Insurance
‘The PARTIES agree to procure and maintain insurance of the kinds and in the amounts provided
under Exhibit C attached hereto,
‘The Capital Newspapers Division of The Hearst Corporation and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and
partnerships (collectively, “HEARST”) shall be named as Additional Insureds under the General
Liability policy. All such insurance should be primary and non-contributory and is required to
respond and pay prior to any other insurance or self-insurance available. Any other coverage
available to HEARST shall apply on an excess basis, COUNTY and SMG agree that COUNTY and
SMG, COUNTY ’s and SMG's insurer(s) and anyone claiming by, through or under the policy on
COUNTY'S and SMG's behalf shall have no claim, right of action or right of subrogation against
HEARST and its customers based upon any loss or liability insured against the foregoing insurance.
Upon request, cach PARTY shall provide a cettificate evidencing such insurance to the other
PARTY. Each PARTY shall be notified in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of or
change in a policy of the other PARTY. Insurance companies providing coverage will be rated to
AM. Best with at least an A-rating.
Article 19. Schedule
The TIMES UNION shall complete its obligations as provided for in this AGREEMENT in a timely
‘manner to protect the interests and rights of the COUNTY to the fullest extent reasonably possible.
Article 20. Conflict of Interest
‘The TIMES UNION hereby warrants that it has not made and will not make any bribe, kick-back, or
other payment of a similar or comparable nature, whether lawful or not, to any person or entity,
private or public, regardless of form, whether in money, property, or services, to obtain favorable
treatment in securing this AGREEMENT or to obtain special concessions under this AGREEMENT.
Article 2. Non-Diserimination
In accordance with any and all Local, State and Federal laws, the TIMES UNION agrees that it shall
not, by reason of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or source of payment: (a)
discriminate against any resident or employee of the COUNTY; (b) dis te in hiring againstHearst Draft
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any person who is qualified and available to perform the work: or (c) discriminate or intimidate any
employee hired for the work contemplated by this AGREEMENT,
Article 22. Partial Invalidity
Ifany term, part, provision, section, subdivision, or paragraph of this AGREEMENT shall be held to
be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shall not be
deemed to invalidate the remaining terms, parts, provisions, sections, subdivisions, or paragraphs
thereof.
Article 23. Modifications
This AGREEMENT may only be modified by a formal written amendment executed by the
COUNTY, THE TIMES UNION, and SMG or the COUNTY'S then designated managing agent.
Article 24. Dissolution
‘The TIMES UNION shall notify the COUNTY in writing promptly in the event that The Hearst
Corporation sells or otherwise transters ownership of the TIMES UNION so that The Hearst
Corporation no longer directly or indirectly owns the TIMES UNION during the term of this
AGREEMENT.
Article 25, Licenses.
‘The PARTIES shall at all times obtain and maintain all licenses required by New York State to
perform the services required under this AGREEMENT.
Article 26. Notices,
26.1 All notices and documents required to be given to the COUNTY pursuant to this
AGREEMENT shall be given by registered mail to:
Albany County Executive
County of Albany
112 State Street, Rm. 900
Albany, New York 12207-2021
26.2 All notives and documents required to be given to THE TIMES UNION pursuant to this
AGREEMENT shall be given by registered mail to:
Attn: Publisher
‘Times Union
News Plaza Box 15000
Albany, NY 12212
With a copy to:
Hearst CorporationHearst Dralt
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Office of General Counsel
300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Attn: General Counsel.
26.3 All notices and documents required to be given to SMG pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall
be given by registered mail to:
John Bums.
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
SMG
701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Article 27, Applicable Law
‘This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the
principles of conflict of laws. Venue for any dispute under this AGREEMENT shall be Albany
County.
Article 28. Default And Remedies
28.1. Events of Default.
(A) An event of default by the TIMES UNION under this AGREEMENT shall have occurred if:
(1) Any representation, warranty or other written statement made by or on behalf of the TIMES
UNION contained in this AGREEMENT shall have been false or misleading in any material respect
when made, and such inaccuracy has or is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the
transactions contemplated by this AGREEMENT or the TIMES UNION’s ability to perform its
obligations hereunder.
(2) The TIMES UNION shall fail to pay any amount required to be paid pursuant to this
AGREEMENT within sixty (60) days after written notice that the same has not been paid as required
herein;
(3) The TIMES UNION fails in any material respect to perform of any of the other terms, covenants
and conditions of this AGREEMENT (a “Non-Monetary Default") to be observed and performed by
the TIMES UNION (other than one which is the subject of another event of default hereunder) for
more than thirty (30) days after notice of such Non-Monetary Default, unless such failure requires
work to be performed, acts to be done or conditions to be removed which cannot, by their nature,
reasonably be performed done or removed within such thirty (30) day period, in which case no event
of default hereunder shall exist as long as the Sponsor shall have commenced curing the same within
such thirty (30) day period and shall diligently and continuously pursue the same to completion
within a reasonable period of time from said notice;Hearst Draft
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(4) The TIMES UNION should seek or consent to the filing or entry of, an order for relief in any
bankruptcy proceeding, or be adjudicated a bankrupt or make a general assignment for the benefit of
creditors;
(5) An involuntary bankruptey proceeding shall be commenced against The TIMES UNION and
such proceeding shall not be terminated within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of
the commencement of such proceeding;
(6) A receiver, liquidator, trustee or custodian shall be appointed for the TIMES UNION or any of
the TIMES UNION’ property or businesses;
(7 Any action or proceeding is commenced for the dissolution or liquidation of the TIMES UNION,
whether instituted by or against the TIMES UNION; or
(8) The TIMES UNION website and/or the CENTER website is inoperable for any consecutive 360
hour period. In such event, no cure provisions under this Article shall apply beyond the 360 hour
period, and the provisions of Seetion 28. (C) shall apply to such failure.
(B) An event of default by the COUNTY and/or SMG under this AGREEMENT shall have occurred
(@ any representation, warranty or other written statement made by or on behalf of the COUNTY
and/or SMG contained in this AGREEMENT shall have been false or misleading in any material
respect when made, and such inaccuracy has or is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect
oon the transactions contemplated by this AGREEMENT or the COUNTY OR SMG’s ability to
perform its obligations hereunder.
COUNTY or SMG fails in any material respect to perform of any of the terms, covenants and
conditions of this AGREEMENT to be observed and performed by the COUNTY or SMG for more
than thirty (30) days after notice of such failure, unless such failuce requires work to be performed,
acts to be done or conditions to be removed which cannot, by their nature, reasonably be performed
done or removed within such thirty (30) day period, in whieh case no event of default hereunder
shall exist as long as the COUNTY and SMG shall have commenced curing the same within such
thirty (30) day period and shall diligently and continuously pursue the same to completion within a
reasonable period of time from said notice.
(iii) The COUNTY OR SMG should seek or consent to the filing or entry of, an order For relief in
any bankruptey proceeding, or be adjudicated a bankrupt or make a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors;
(iv) An involuntary bankruptcy proceeding shall be commenced against the COUNTY OR SMG and
such proceeding shall not be terminated within one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of
the commencement of such proceeding;
(v) A receiver, liquidator, trustee or custodian shall be appointed for the COUNTY OR SMG or any
of the COUNTY’S OR SMG’s property or businesses;Hearst Draft
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(vi) Any action or proceeding is commenced for the dissolution or liquidation of the COUNTY OR
SMG, whether instituted by ot against the COUNTY OR SMG; or
(vii) The CENTER website is inoperable for any consecutive 360 hour period. In such event, no
cure provisions under this Article shall apply beyond the 360 hour period, and the provisions of
Section 28.1(C) shall apply to such failure.
(C) Novwithstanding the provisions of Section 28.1 (A) or (B) hereof, if by reason of force majeure
(as hereinafter defined) either the TIMES UNION or the COUNTY hereto shail be unable, in whole
or in part, to carry out its obligations under this AGREEMENT and if such Party shall give notice
and full particulars of such force majeure in writing to the other Party and to SMG within a
reasonable time after the occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, the obligations under this
AGREEMENT of the Party giving such notice so far as they are affected by such force majeure,
shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability, which shall include a reasonable time for
the removal of the effect thereof. The suspension of such obligations for such period pursuant to this
subsection (C) shall not be deemed an event of default under this Article, provided, however, that if
such force majeure event lasts for six (6) months or more, the party whose performance is not being
excused by such event may terminate this AGREEMENT. The term “force majeure” as used herein
shall include acts of God, acts of public enemies or terrorists, orders of any kind of goverment
authority or any civil or military authority, hurricanes, storms, floods, washouts, restraint of
government and people, explosions, entire failure of utilities,
28.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 28.1 (C) herein, the TIMES UNION shall not be
entitled to a reduction or offset to any fees or other obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT as a
result of the cancellation of any event at the CENTER, loss or addition of any franchise at the
CENTER, or loss or addition of tenants at the CENTER during the term of this AGREEMENT,
However, (i) if an event sponsored by the TIMES UNION pursuant to the Promotional Events as set
forth in Article 4 herein is canceled or otherwise does not occur, then SMG and the TIMES UNION
shall mutually agree on a comparable event for sponsorship or a reasonable reduction in the fees
payable by the TIMES UNION under this AGREEMENT, and (ii) any force majeure event lasts
more than a month the TIMES UNION shall be entitled to an offset of the annual fees required to be
paid by the TIMES UNION pursuant to this AGREEMENT for such period.
Article 29. Certain Remedies On Defaul
29.1 Upon the occurrence of a TIMES UNION default as defined in Section 28.1 (A) herein, and at
any time thereafter during the continuance of such default, the COUNTY shall have the right at any
time to terminate this AGREEMENT. Upon the occurrence of a default on behalf of the COUNTY
and/or SMG as defined in Section 28.1 (B) herein, and at any time thereafter during the continuance
of such default, the TIMES UNION shall have the right at any time to terminate this AGREEMENT.
29.2 The foregoing remedies are in addition to and not in lieu or limitation of any other rights or
remedies, which the COUNTY or TIMES UNION may have, at law or in equity.
29.3 In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated, the Naming Rights granted in Article 3.1 hereofHearst Draft
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shall be null and void.
Article 30, SMG Acceptance Provisions.
30,1 The PARTIES recognize and accept the obligations and rights of SMG set forth in this
AGREEMENT.
30.2 SMG recognizes and accepts the obligations and rights set forth in this AGREEMENT as such
obligations and rights affect its responsibilities as the COUNTY’s managing agent of the CENTER,
30.3 To the extent of any conflict between the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT and the
terms and conditions of the contract between the COUNTY and SMG for managing the CENTER,
the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT shall take precedence.
Article 31. Integration Clause,
‘This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire understanding of the PARTIES to it and the PARTIES
agree that there are no understandings, representations or warranties, either express or implied,
whether written or oral, made by either PARTY except as may be expressly set forth herein.
Article 32. Document Incorporation and Order of Precedence
32.1 This AGREEMENT consists of:
a, the body of this AGREEMENT (ic., that portion preceding the signature of the PARTIES
execution) and any amendments; and
b. the following Documents which are incorporated by reference into this AGREEMENT:
Recommendation to the Albany County Legislature from the Albany County Executive, if any;
Resolution Number of the Albany County Legislature, adopted; and
¢. any Exhibits to this Agreement.
32.2, In the event of any inconsistency in or conflict among the document elements of this
AGREEMENT identified in this paragraph, such inconsistency or conflict shall be resolved by
iving precedence fo the document elements in the following order:
a. First, amendments to the body of the AGREEMENT;
b, Second, the body of the AGREEMENT, including any Exhibits to this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this AGREEMENT has been executed by the COUNTY, acting by and
through the Albany County Executive, and the TIMES UNION, by and through a duly authorized
officer, and SMG, by and through a duly authorized officer, effective the day and year first above
written,
COUNTY OF ALBANY
BY:
Daniel P McCoy
Albany County Executive
BY:
Philip F. Calderone
Deputy County Executive
Date:
SMG
BY:
John Burns
Senior Vice President & CFO
Date:
CAPITAL NEWSPAPERS DIVISION OF THE
HEARST CORPORATION
BY:
George
Publisher
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STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ALBANY) $S.:
On the day + 2016, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared __ personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
{o me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the
individual, of the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument,
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ALBANY) SS.:
On the ___ day , 2016, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the
individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF ALBANY ) SS.:
On the __ day » 2016 before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared personally Known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrament and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by
his/ber/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the
individual(s) acted, executed the instrument,
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF ALBANY) SS.:
On the ___ day » 2016, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the
individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
NOTARY PUBLICHearst Draft
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Exhibit A
Loco
TIMES UNION
CENTERane
Exhibit B
LOCATIONS OF LED SIGNS.
(see attached)
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Exhibit C
INSURANCE COVERAGE,
The kinds and amounts of insurance to be provided are as follows:
|. Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance: A policy or policies providing
Protection for employees in the event of job related injuries or a waiver of the requirements of this
insurance with such waiver to be issued by New York State, Workers’ Compensation insurance as
Prescribed by the law of the State or Nation in which the work is performed; and Employer's
Liability insurance with limits of at least $500,000 for each occurrence.
2, Automobile Liability Insurance: A policy or policies with the limits of not less than $1,000,000
for each accident because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, including death at any time, resulting
there from, sustained by any person caused by accident, and arising out of the ownership,
maintenance or use of any automobiles; and with the limits of $1,000,000 for damage because of
injury to oF destruction of property, including the loss of the use thereof, caused by accident and
arising out of the ownership, maintenance of tse of any automobiles,
3. General Liability Insurance: A policy or policies including comprehensive form, personal
injury, contractual, products/completed operations, premises operations and broad form property
insurance shail be furnished with limits of not less than those listed below and $5,000,000 in the
aggregate:
Liability for: Combined Single Limit for Each Occurrence:
Bodily Injury $2,000,000.
Property Damage $2,000,000.
Personal Injury $2,000,000,
4, Errors and Omissions or Professional Liability Insurance in the amount of at least $2,000,000
for each occurrence.
5, Umbrella Liability Insurance in the amount of at least $5,000,000 for each occurrence and
$5,000,000 in the aggregate.