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DATE: APR 19 2024
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
DONATION AGREEMENT
N-2024-140
This Donation Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 11th day of March,
2024, by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and
existing under the Constitution and the laws of the California ("City"), and The Wayward Artist,
Inc., a California nonprofit corporation ("Recipient"). City and Recipient are sometimes
individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" in this Agreement.
2. RECITALS
2.1 Community Benefit. The City wishes to provide Recipient with funding to assist
Recipient with "Resilient Threads: Voices of Santa Ana's Chinese Pioneers" ("Community Benefit").
The Request for Sponsorship Funds is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference. The Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to establish the terns and conditions under
which the City will provide funding.
2.2 Public Purpose. The City believes there is a public purpose in honoring the legacy of
Santa Ana's Chinese elders who have weathered adversity, discrimination, and cultural shifts by
documenting, transcribing, preserving, and dramatizing their oral histories. This event is a living
companion to the "Chinatown Memorial" in Downtown Santa Ana, where the tragic burning of the
original Chinatown occurred in 1906, and will culminate in a live performance by the elders on stage
that is free and open to the public. The foregoing is a general description of the public purpose, and
is not necessarily the only public purpose to be gained from the Community Benefit.
3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3.1 Use of Funds. The City has chosen to provide Recipient with a one-time payment of
FOUR THOUSAND, EIGHTY-THREE DOLLARS ($4,083) for this event because the City has
determined that there is a public purpose to be served in supporting the Community Benefit. In
executing this Agreement and receiving the funds, Recipient agrees to use the funds only for the
purpose described and subject to the terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement. Should
Recipient fail to use the funds for such purpose or otherwise comply fully with the terms of this
Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and demand the return of the funds
pursuant to Section 3.2 below.
3.2 Term; Termination of Agreement. This Agreement shall take effect on the date first
above written and remain in effect unless and until terminated by the City. The City has the right to
terminate this Agreement upon one day's notice, with or without cause. Should the City terminate
this Agreement, it shall also have the right to demand the immediate return of all funds provided to
Recipient pursuant to this Agreement, as well as interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnification provisions of this Agreement shall survive any
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
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DONATION AGREEMENT
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3.3 Waivers, Insurance or Other Obligations. For purposes of the City's protection, if the
City determines that the funds will be used for a purpose which may cause a significant risk of
injury, the City may, in its sole discretion, require Recipient to provide certain insurance and
participant waiver/release protections. This right shall be on -going and may be implemented by the
City at any time, and all insurance and waiver/release forms shall be provided on forms, in amounts
and with provisions acceptable to City.
3.4 No Oversight by City. Nothing in this Agreement shall be implied or interpreted as
City establishing or providing oversight, control or approval of the Community Benefit or any
activities conducted by the Recipient.
3.5 Indemnification. Recipient understands, acknowledges and agrees that Recipient
shall assume all risks associated with the Community Benefit, including, but not limited to, the
possibility of death or serious trauma or injury. To this end, therefore, Recipient shall defend,
indemnify and hold City and its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers free and
harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities,
losses, damages or injuries, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any
manner arising out of or incident to any and all acts, omissions, willful misconduct or other activities
of the Recipient or its officials, officers, employees, agents, guests, participants attendees, and
contractors, including the performance of the Community Benefit or this Agreement, including
without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys' fees and other related
costs and expenses. The only exception to the Recipient's obligations hereunder shall be for claims,
demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages or injuries caused by the sole
negligence, sole willful misconduct or sole active negligence of the City. Recipient shall defend, at
Recipient's own cost, expense and risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal
proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against the City, its officials, officers,
employees, agents, or volunteers. Recipient shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that
may be rendered against the City or its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers, in any
such suit, action or other legal proceeding. Recipient shall reimburse City and its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of
them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided. Recipient's obligation
to indemnity shall not be restricted or limited by insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City, its
officials, officers, employers, agents or volunteers. The indemnification provisions of this
Agreement shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
3.6 Entire Contract/Modification. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. The terms and conditions of this Agreement may be altered, modified
or amended only by written agreement signed by both Parties.
3.7 Authority to Enter Agreement. The person executing below on behalf of Recipient
represents and warrants that the Recipient has all requisite power and authority to conduct its
business and to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, Each Party warrants that the
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DONATION AGREEMENT
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individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this
Agreement bind each respective Party.
IN WITNESS WHE12E017, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year first above written.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attom y
By:G 4 fk 211A
Andrea arcia-Mille
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nunez
Acting City Manager
The Wayward Artist
125 N. Broadway, #E
Santa Ana, CA 92701
MICHAEL L. GARCIA
Executive Director, Community Development Agency
CITY Or SANTA ANA
DONATION AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT A
Request for Sponsorship Funds
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Title 0085
by Michael Martinez Hamilton in Arts & Culture -
Special Event Sponsorship Request Form
(SESRF) .2023
mhamilton@thewaywardartist.org
Original Submission
Score
Name of Primary
Contact
Contact Title
Name of Entity
(organization,
business,
neighborhood
association)
n/a
Michael
Martinez Hamilton
Co -Artistic Director
The Wayward Artist
Check the box that Nonprofit 501 (c)(3)
applies to your entity:
Additional Applicant
Names (if applicable)
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Physical Address 125 N Broadway #E
Santa Ana
CA
92701
us
Mailing Address 125 N Broadway #E
Santa Ana
CA
92701
us
Phone +13522787113
Email mhamilton@thewaywardartist,org
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Website https://www.thewaywardartist.org/
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Event Name/Title Resilient Threads: Voices of Santa Ana's Chinese Pioneers
Event Date(s) May 23, 24, 25
02/05/2024
ld.45456577
02/05/2024
Is this event FREE Yes
and OPEN to the
public?
Event Location(s) 125 N Broadway #E, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Letter/Email from
Property Owner (for
public art
installations, murals,
use of city parks, use
of spaces for
workshops, etc.)
What city ward(s) will Ward 5
the event be located
(click on link below to
find wards)?
Number of expected 225 over the course of 3 days
attendance for your
event
Brief Description of Resilient Threads seeks to honor the legacy of Santa Ana's Chinese
Project elders. These remarkable individuals have weathered adversity,
discrimination, and cultural shifts, yet their resilience and contributions
remain woven into the fabric of our city. By documenting their oral
histories, we pay homage to their struggles, triumphs, and enduring spirit.
Through extensive interviews, we capture the vivid narratives of Chinese
migrants who shaped Santa Ana's landscape. Their stories —of sacrifice,
family bonds, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation —will be
meticulously transcribed, preserved, and dramatized. Our stage will come
alive with their voices, as these resilient pioneers share their experiences,
hopes, and dreams.
Describe the Project Overview
community benefits Resilient Threads: Voices of Santa Ana's Chinese Pioneers is an ambitious
of this event oral history project that will be meticulously crafted by the The Wayward
Artist's Co -Artistic Director, Michael Martinez Hamilton. This
groundbreaking initiative aims to weave together the past, present, and
future of Santa Ana's Chinese community through the powerful medium of
storytelling.
Collaboration with Chinatown Memorial
Our project stands as a living companion to the Chinatown Memorial, a
solemn reminder of the tragic burning of Santa Ana's original Chinatown in
1906. As we delve into the memories of our elders, we bridge the gap
between past and present, ensuring that their voices resonate beyond
mere historical markers.
Live Performances: A Gift to the Community
The culmination of Resilient Threads lies in live performances. Picture the
theater bathed in warm light, the air thick with anticipation. Our Chinese
elders, the very heart of this project, step onto the stage. Their voices
resonate, their emotions palpable. They become the storytellers, the
actors, and the bearers of history. And the best part? These performances
are a gift to our community free and accessible to all.
Promoting Community Health and Dignity
Beyond entertainment, this project serves a higher purpose. It fosters
community health by connecting generations, promoting empathy, and
sparking dialogue. As we listen to these narratives, we build bridges --
bridges that span cultural divides, honor heritage, and uplift dignity. Santa
Ana becomes more than a city; it transforms into a vibrant, compassionate
home.
The Wayward Artist: Our Artistic Home
The Wayward Artist, nestled in the heart of Santa Ana, embraces this
endeavor. We don't merely create art; we cultivate a sanctuary for
expression, healing, and understanding. Our stage welcomes not only
artists and theater enthusiasts but also every citizen seeking connection
and enlightenment.
Join Us on this Journey
Resilient Threads: Voices of Santa Ana's Chinese Pioneers invites you to
witness history unfold. Be part of an audience that listens, learns, and
celebrates. Let these threads of resilience bind us together, reminding us
that our shared stories shape our collective destiny.
Experience Resilience. Celebrate Community,
Amount Requested 9800.0
Proposed Use of • Marketing supplies: $200
Funds • Printing costs: $300
• Digital voice recorder: $200
• Props: $100
• Set design: $1,000
• Stipends for 6 oral history contributors ($500 each): $3, 000
• Playwright stipend: $2, 000
• Director stipend: $1,000
Stage manager stipend: $1,000
• Sound Technician: $500
Lighting Technician: $500
Total Budget: $9, 800
This budget includes funds for various aspects of the project, ensuring that
the necessary resources are allocated for marketing, production elements,
stipends for artists and contributors, and other essential expenses to bring
Resilient Threads: Voices of Santa Ana's Chinese Pioneers to life.
By submitting this I agree
application, I have
read and agree to be
bound by the terms
and conditions of the
Sponsorship Policy
found on the website:
https //www.santa-
ana.org/cd/arts-
culture-office/special-
event-sponsorship-
policy