HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-065 Funding Agreement with Variety of Greater Kansas City RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-065
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH VARIETY OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY - TENT 8 FOR THE INCLUSIVE PARK PROJECT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Funding Agreement between the City and Variety of Greater Kansas City -
Tent 8, in substantially the form attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the Mayor or her
designee is hereby authorized to execute the Funding Agreement on behalf of the City; and
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, the Capital Projects and Parks
Manager, and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as
may be deemed necessary or convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this
Resolution and to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments,
agreements and other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to perform all matters
herein authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside, Missouri,
the 6th day of May 2025.
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robin Kincaid, City Clerk
Funding Agreement
This Funding Agreement(the"Agreement") is between Variety of Greater Kansas City-
Tent 8, a Missouri Nonprofit Corporation ("Variety KC")and the City of Riverside, Missouri
("City").
Recitals
WHEREAS,the City plans to construct an inclusive park(the "Park") to provide
accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals of all abilities;
WHEREAS,the Park will be located near the KC Current training complex, at I-635 and
Horizons Parkway in Riverside, Missouri;
WHEREAS,Phase 1 of the Park includes an inclusive playground, picnic area, and
perimeter walk,with additional features to be addressed in future phases;
WHEREAS,the City will engage PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., a specialized
contractor for inclusive parks, to complete Phase 1;
WHEREAS,the City, in compliance with Section 135.070(B)of the City Code,and with
Board of Aldermen approval,will forego formal bidding to select PlayPower LT Farmington,
Inc. due to its expertise;
WHEREAS,the Parties wish to memorialize their respective funding contributions and
obligations for Phase 1;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants set
forth below,the Parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Phase 1
1.1. Inclusions:
• Phase 1 of the Park will include the following features:
o Construction of an inclusive playground;
o Development of a picnic area; and
o Installation of a perimeter walk around the Park site.
1.2. Exclusions:
• The following features are excluded from Phase 1 and will be part of future phases:
o Restrooms;
o All electrical/lighting infrastructure;
o Asphalt trail around the pond;
o Pedestrian bridge over the canal;
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o All planting and landscaping;
o Sensory walk/music area;
o Water and sand play areas.
1.3.Phase 1 Budget:The Phase 1 budget is$3,250,000.00(not including design fees,which shall
be a direct pay by Variety KC).
2. Funding Contributions for Phase 1
2.1.Variety KC Contributions: Variety KC will contribute an amount not to exceed the lesser of
(i)$750,000.00 or(ii)$1,000,000.00 minus the amount of design fees for the Park paid by Variety
KC,toward Phase 1 (the"Variety KC Funding"). It is anticipated that the Variety KC Funding will
be comprised of both cash and in-kind contributions, which may include, but are not limited to,
donated equipment, services,materials, and any other relevant resources provided by or on behalf
of Variety KC.Any such in-kind contribution shall be valued at its fair market value and the value
of such in-kind contribution may be applied as a credit toward Variety KC's contribution
obligation.
2.2. City Contribution: The City will contribute $2,500,000.00, including $1,500,000.00 from
city-designated funds and $1,000,000.00 advanced pending County Partnership Grant
reimbursement(the "City Funding").
2.3.Total Phase 1 Funding: The combined contributions from Variety KC and the City shall total
the amount of the Public Works Contract with Playpower LT Farmington, Inc. (the "Phase 1
Contract Amount"). If, prior to the execution of the Public Works Contract with Playpower LT
Farmington, Inc., the combined total of the amounts listed in Section 2.1 and 2.2 are less than the
Phase 1 Contract Amount, then (i) the balance of the Phase 1 Contract Amount may be paid by
City, if it so chooses or(ii)City and Variety KC may mutually agree to amend the Phase 1 design
and Phase 1 Contract Amount to reflect the amount of funds on hand.
2.4. Reimbursement to the City: Variety KC may satisfy its financial contribution obligations
through a combination of cash payments and in-kind donations, as stated in Section 2.1.
a. City Invoicing of Variety KC. Instead of establishing separate project accounts,
the City shall invoice Variety KC for its share of the contract costs incurred under the Public
Works Contract for Phase 1. Each invoice shall include:
1. A detailed breakdown of incurred Phase 1 costs.
2. Supporting documentation, such as contractor invoices,receipts, and other
records substantiating the incurred costs.
3. A calculation of Variety KC's contribution required for the invoiced costs,
taking into account any prior in-kind contributions made by Variety KC.
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b. Recognition of In-Kind Contributions. Variety KC may offset its financial
contribution through in-kind donations, including donated equipment, services, or materials
provided directly to the City or used for Phase 1 construction. The process for recognizing in-
kind contributions shall be as follows:
1. Variety KC shall submit documentation for any in-kind contributions,
including itemized fair market valuations, receipts, or other evidence
demonstrating the fair market value of the donation.
2. Upon receipt,the City shall review and confirm the valuation and
applicability of the in-kind contribution to Phase 1 costs.
3. The confirmed value of the in-kind contribution shall be credited against
Variety KC's funding obligation. This credit shall be reflected in subsequent
invoices issued by the City, reducing the cash payment required from Variety KC.
c. Timing and Review of Invoices. The City shall issue invoices to Variety KC no
more frequently than once per month,unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties.Each
invoice will account for:
1. The total Phase 1 costs incurred during the applicable period.
2. Any previously recognized in-kind contributions from Variety KC and the
resulting offset to Variety KC's cash payment obligation.
Variety KC shall have fifteen(15)days from receipt of the invoice to review and remit payment
for any remaining balance or notify the City of any questions or disputes. Disputes regarding
invoices or in-kind contributions must be communicated in writing, specifying the grounds for
dispute and the proposed resolution.
d. City's Payment of Contract Costs. The City will initially cover all Phase 1 costs
under the Public Works Contract using its general or designated funds.Any reimbursement
payments received from Variety KC may be used by the City for any lawful purpose at its
discretion.
e. Final Reconciliation and Accounting. Upon completion of Phase 1, the City
shall prepare and provide Variety KC with a comprehensive final accounting of all funds
received and costs incurred. This final accounting shall include:
1. A reconciliation of cash payments and in-kind contributions credited
toward Variety KC's total funding obligation.
2. A detailed summary of total Phase 1 costs and contributions from both
Parties.
2.5. Condition Precedent for Public Works Contract Execution: Prior to executing the Public
Works Contract, Variety KC shall provide written confirmation to the City, supported by
reasonable documentation, of i) any initial cash contribution that Variety KC intends to apply
toward its funding obligation and ii) a detailed accounting of any planned in-kind contributions,
including valuations and evidence of their applicability to Phase 1 costs.The City shall review and
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confirm the sufficiency of Variety KC's contributions to meet its obligations before proceeding
with the contract execution. If Variety KC fails to provide the required confirmation and
documentation by the Public Works Contract execution date,the City may,at its sole discretion, i)
delay the execution of the Public Works Contract until Variety KC satisfies its funding obligations;
ii) renegotiate the terms of this Agreement with Variety KC; or iii) terminate this Agreement
without liability, provided that if the City choose to terminate this Agreement then the Amended
and Restated Park Development and Naming Rights Agreement shall automatically terminate.
2.6. Use of Remaining Funds: If the Project is completed under budget, any remaining funds
from the Parties' committed contribution amounts shall be applied toward subsequent phases of
the Park Project, subject to the City's annual appropriation. The application of these remaining
funds shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing by the City and Variety KC.
2.7 Cost Overruns. If, following execution of the Public Works Contract with Playpower LT
Farmington, Inc., the costs of Phase 1 exceed the combined total of the Variety KC Funding and
the City Funding,City shall be responsible for any such excess costs and expenses unless otherwise
mutually agreed in writing by the City and Variety KC.
3. General Provisions
3.1. Governing Law and Venue: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. Any legal action or proceeding arising under
this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Platte County,
Missouri, and the Parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
3.2. Dispute Resolution: The Parties will first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith
negotiations. If unresolved, mediation will precede litigation.
3.3. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties
and supersedes all prior agreements or communications.
3.4.Amendments:Any modifications must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives
of both Parties.
3.5. Jointly Drafted: This Agreement is the result of joint negotiation and drafting. Any
ambiguities shall not be construed against either Party.
3.6. No Third-Party Beneficiaries: This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the City and
Variety KC and does not create rights or benefits for third parties, including PlayPower LT
Farmington, Inc.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the last date the
Agreement is executed by the parties.
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Variety of Greater Kansas City - Tent 8:
By: Marc D Harrell
Name: Marc D. Harrell
Title: Executive Director
Dated: May 1, 2025
City of Riverside, Missouri:
By:
Name: Kathleen L. Rose
Title: Mayor
Dated: May 6, 2025
Attest:
Robin Kincaid
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