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Item # 6.

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 The All-American Rejects Corp. O'Touring for the Personal Services of Musicians and to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract in an Amount not to Exceed $80,000.

BACKGROUND:

The Town is using the professional services of Degy Booking International, 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 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 Degy Booking International, Inc. will be on site for all performances booked through the agency. The fee for the company’s services is 10% of the band’s proceeds, with no commission from the gate or merchandise sales.

Pop rock artist The All-American Rejects will perform on Saturday evening at Taste Addison 2019 for 75-90 minutes. The cost for this talent is not to exceed $80,000. 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 All-American Rejects Corp O’Touring for the services of (f/s/o) The All-American Rejects for Taste Addison 2019.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.