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AGREEMENT made in duplicate this 30^th day of November A.D., 1987

BETWEEN:

THE TOWN OF LACOMBE

(hereinafter called the "Town")

OF THE FIRST PART

-       and –

THE LACOMBE AND DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

(hereinafter called the "Association")

OF THE SECOND PART

WHEREAS the Town is the owner of the Lacombe Memorial Center located in Block 34, Plan 1979 HW, and the Town is in agreement to provide a portion of the facility for the location of a Grand Piano owned by the Association,

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of this agreement it is understood and agreed between the two parties hereto, their successors or assigns as follows:

Stage Upgrading

That the Association and the Town will renovate the east side of the stage in the LMC auditorium as outlined in Schedule “A”.  This renovation will include

i)               changes to the east stairs allowing continued access to the stage

ii)             changes to the east backstage door allowing continued access backstage from the new addition.  The cost of the renovations and the design decisions shall be shared equally between the Town and the Association, with the Town’s contribution being in kind or in cash to a maximum of $1500.00.

Piano Use

The piano will be used for the following activities:  Lacombe and District Music Festival; Rotary Carol Festival; November Arts Week Dinner Theatre, for example and other events as approved by the Association.  The piano will not be available for practice use.  Regularly scheduled tuning, and annual maintenance to the piano action shall be the responsibility of the Association.  The cost for additional tuning shall be borne by the group requesting the service, and shall be arranged by the Association.  Cost of repairs resulting from use by a particular group shall be borne by the group with repairs being arranged by the Association.

Piano Rental

The town shall pay an annual rental fee to the Association for use of the piano by functions other than the Music Festival.  This rental fee shall be equal to the rent charged to the Association for the use of the LMC for the piano competitions during the Festive (the final Grand Concert being excluded).

Fees

No fees will apply for the storage of the piano at the LMC.  Normal rental rates will apply to the various functions at which the piano is being used.

Insurance

As the piano is to be located in a Town owned facility, it shall be covered against damage or theft under the Town’s policy.

Termination

This agreement may be terminated by either party provided sixty (60) days written notice is provided.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused these present to be executed, the day and year first above written.