05-1065Agency �le # �' ��p5
Green Sheet# 30z87o2
Presented by
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL PUBLIC, MINNESOTA �Z
1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has contracted with Susan Warner, an Artist, for the purchase of a hand-
2 made tile installation on the fireplace facade of the Rondo Community Outreach Library; and
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4 WHEREAS, the Artist has warranted that for a period of four years after the installation and acceptance of the
5 Artwork that is will be free from material defects and has agreed to indemnify the City against any clauns which
6 result from damages ar injuries caused by the ArtisYs or her subcontractors' duties and responsibilities under the
7 Agreement; and
9 WFIEREAS, once the City has accepted title to the artwork, it will be installed in a public location, accessible to
10 members of the public, and the City will assume control of the Artwork, and the Artist has requested
11 indemnification by the City far any claims which do not result from the ArtisYs or her subcontractors' duties and
12 responsibilities under the Agreement; and
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14 WHEREAS, the expenditure of pubiic money in the form of a promise of indemnificarion serves a public
15 purpose in allowing the display of the Artwark; now, therefore, be it
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17 RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul on behalf of the City of 5aint Paul hereby agrees to
1 S defend, indemnify, and hold Susan Warner harmless from any and all damages as a result of suits, claims, actions,
19 or judgments arising out of the display of her Artwork at the Rondo Community Outreach Library, except to the
20 extent that those damages are caused by the Artists' or is agents' actions or omissions with respect to any of his
21 duties and responsibilities under the Agreement.
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23 FURTHER RESOLVED, that nothing in the foregoing provisions shall be construed as a waiver of the municipal
24 tort liability limits set forth in Minn. Stat. §466A1 et seq.
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Action Requested•
Council Resolution to indemnify Susan Warner, an artist, for ar[work at the new
Rondo Library.
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
CiHI Senice Commission
CostlRevenue Budgeted:
IniUating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, WhaR When, Where, Why):
The Library has conh�acted with Susan Wamer for the purchase of a handmade tile installafion at the new Rondo Commpnity Outreach
Library. This resolution will indemnify Ms. Warner. � ,
AdvanWges.IfApproved:
The City will be able to display the artwork.
DisadvantageslFApproved:
None
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
The Libcary will not be able to complete the public art portion of the Rondo Project.
Trensacfion:
Funding Source;
Financial Information:
(Facplain)
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1. Has this persoNfirtn eeer wo�lced under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this persoNfirtn e�er 6een a city employee?
Yes No
3. Dces this persoNfirtn possess a skill rqt nortnally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
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