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Item # 5.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/12/2019
Department:	Special Events

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider Action to Approve a Resolution for a Performance Contract Between the Town of Addison and Gary Osier Presents, Inc. for the Personal Services of Musicians, Josh Abbott Band, and to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract in an Amount not to Exceed $130,000.

BACKGROUND:

The Town is using the professional services of Gary Osier Presents, Inc., to negotiate and secure performing talent for Town of Addison events. The company's reputation for securing and routing talent is highly regarded in the industry. The Town has used the company’s services in the past and has been pleased with its ability to secure talent within the parameters of our music genres, the artists’ routing availability and within budget. As the talent producer, a representative of Gary Osier Presents, Inc. will be on site for all performances booked through his agency. The fee for the company’s services is 8.75% of the band’s proceeds, with no commission from the gate or merchandise sales.

Country artist Josh Abbott will perform on Friday evening at Taste Addison 2019 for 90 minutes. The cost for this talent is not to exceed $130,000. Funding for this entertainment agreement is funded and budgeted for in the Hotel Fund.

The resolution approves the agreement between the Town of Addison and Gary Osier Presents, Inc. for the services of (f/s/o) Josh Abbott for Taste Addison 2019.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution - Performance Contract with Gary Osier Presents, Inc. for the Josh Abbott Band