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AGREEMENT FOR ARTISTIC SERVICE
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 3rd day of November 2025, by and between
the City of Auburn,Washington, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Washington hereinreferred
to as "CITY" and Ledbetter Entertainment,whose address is 23521 SE 221st St
Maple Valley, WA 98038, herein referred to as "ARTIST".
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to contract with the ARTIST to provide an artistic performance
for the public in Auburn, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the ARTIST has agreed to perform the work in compliance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and ARTIST in consideration of the conditions and covenants
herein do agree as follows:
1. RETENTION OF ARTIST
The CITY does hereby retain the ARTIST to perform the work and services described herein.
The parties agree that the ARTIST is an independent contractor and shall furnish all
supervision, labor, and all other incidentals except as specifically provided herein and the
ARTIST agrees to conduct and complete the performance in a competent and professional
manner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The ARTIST agrees to provide the following specific services in its artistic performance:
(1) A 30 minute performance of The Christmas Crooners prior to the Santa Parade and
Tree Lighting on Saturday day, December 6, 2025,from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
(2) A 15 minute performance of The Christmas Crooners after the Santa Parade and
Tree Lighting on Saturday day, December 6, 2025,from approximately 5:30 pm to
5:45 pm
(3) ARTIST will be on-site no later than 3:00 pm for set-up and sound check
3. SITE OF PERFORMANCE
The ARTIST will conduct its performance at:
(1) City Hall Plaza 25 West Main,Auburn,WA 98001 herein referred to as "VENUE"
4. REQUIREMENTS
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The CITY shall provide the following for this performance: Bottled water&Sound system
and sound technician(s)to set up and run equipment. Covered performance area.
5. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the services to the CITY in connection with the artistic performance, the
ARTIST shall receive total compensation of one-thousand,eight-hundred dollars and no/100
($1,800.00)for the December 6, 2025 event.
6. PAYMENT
The ARTIST shall be paid by the CITY for the completed work and performance in compliance
with the terms of this Agreement. Such payment shall be full compensation for all work
performed and services rendered under the terms of this Agreement. The payment to the
ARTIST shall be in compliance with the regulations of the CITY Finance Department. The
ARTIST agrees to be responsible for payment of any and all taxes, which may be due as a
result of performance under this contract. Payment shall be delivered to the ARTIST's
company manager or his/her designee immediately following the performance.
7. PROMOTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ARTIST shall provide the following promotional materials to the CITY: Company bio, photos
(high resolution electronic images) and any artwork specifically pertaining to ARTIST at the
upon signature of this contract.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
The ARTIST agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the CITY, its agents, representatives and
employees harmless from and against any and all claims, causes of action or demands or any
form of liability of any nature including, but not limited to its agents, representatives, and
employees except where such claims arise solely from the negligent acts of the CITY, its
agents, representatives or employees.
9. INABILITY TO PERFORM
If ARTIST is incapacitated from rendering services through sickness or otherwise, or if
ARTIST cannot perform because of fire, accident, act of God or impossibility of performance,
the ARTIST shall not receive any compensation for the time during which the services
have not been rendered. Every effort shall be made between ARTIST and CITY to
reschedule the performance(s) at a mutually agreed upon date.
10. PERFORMANCE RAINOUT
n/a. Event is held rain or shine.
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11. TERMINATION
In the event the ARTIST or the CITY defaults or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this
Agreement, or any obligations hereunder, the CITY may at its option terminate the Agreement. Such
remedies shall be in addition to any other right or remedy each may have.
12. NOTICES
Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement may be personally served, or given in writing,
and shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by registered or certified mail addressed to the
respective parties as follows:
CITY Amanda Valdez-Special Events Coordinator
City of Auburn
910 Ninth Street SE
Auburn, WA 98002
ARTIST Wayne Ledbetter
Ledbetter Entertainment
23521 SE 221st St
Maple Valley, WA
98038
Either party may at any time designate a different address to which notices shall be sent.
Notice given in accordance with these provisions shall be deemed received when mailed.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions may apply:
A. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver
of any preceding or any subsequent breach or default.
B. This Agreement may not be changed or modified nor any provision hereof waived
except in writing agreed to by both parties.
C. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and all questions with respect
hereto shall be determined by the laws of the State of Washington.
D. The ARTIST agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that
may be incurred by the CITY in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
E. In the performance of the work herein, the ARTIST agrees to comply with all
applicable State and local laws, rules and regulations.
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DATE: 11/3/2025
Signed by:
AMANDA VALDEZ, SPECIAL EVENTS
COORDINATOR
DATE: 11/3/2025
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