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Augusta Richmond GA
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STATE OF GEORGIA
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COUNTY OF RICHMOND
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, effective this ~ I day of tJ c.:( , 2003 is
entered into between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ("Augusta") a political subdivision of the State of
Georgia, and ALISON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ("Alison") collectively referred to as
(parties ).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Augusta desires to enter into a contract for advertising/marketing
services for Augusta; and,
WHEREAS, Alison desires to perform said services for Augusta; and,
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of their mutual benefit, the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Alison will be the authorized marketing firm / advertising agency for the Augusta
Utilities Department, effective September 1,2003. Alison is authorized to purchase advertising
space, time, services and materials subject to budgets, plans, policies and terms as approved by
Augusta. With Augusta's approval, Alison may execute standard contracts and order forms that
are used in the advertising industry. Augusta appoints the Administrator as its authorized
representative for approval.
2. Augusta shall pay Alison for its services in accordance with the rates as set forth
in Exhibit A. The rates as set forth in Exhibit A shall be effective for the term of this Agreement.
3. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on September 1,2003 and it
shall continue in effect for a period of one (1) year. This Agreement may be renewed or extended
for an additional.one-year period upon mutual consent of both parties.
4. Both parties have the right to cancel this contract prior to its annual end with
written notice of sixty (60) days. Furthermore, either party may terminate this Agreement at any
time upon the giving of written notice:
3. In the event that the other party fails to discharge any obligations or
remedy any default or breach under this Agreement for a period continuing more than
sixty (60) days after the aggrieved party shall have given the other party written notice
specifying such failure or default and that such failure or default continues to exist as of
the date upon which the aggrieved party gives such notice so terminating this Agreement;
or
b. In the event that the other party makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or commences or has commenced against it any proceeding in bankruptcy,
insolvency, or reorganization pursuant to bankruptcy laws or laws of debtor's
moratorium; or
c. In the event that appropriated and otherwise unobligated funds are no
longer available to satisfy the obligations of Augusta.
5. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties; their
legal representatives, permitted transferees, successors, and assigns as permitted by this
Agreement.
6. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement and all rights and
obligations may not be assigned in whole or in part by either party without prior written consent
of the other.
7. Alison acknowledges that all records relating to this Agreement and the services
to be provided under the contract may be a public record subject to Georgia's Open Records Act
(O.C.G.A S 50-18-70, et seq.). Alison shall cooperate fully in responding to such request and
making all records, not exempt, available for inspection and copying as provided by law.
8. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Georgia without regard to its rules regarding conflict of laws.
9. This Agreement shall not be construed to create any employment relationship,
partnership, joint venture or agency relationship or to authorize any party to enter into any
commitment or agreement binding on the other party.
10. All notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be duly given if delivered
personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the
respective addresses of the parties, as set forth on the signature page below. Any notice given
shall be deemed to have been received on the date, which it is delivered if delivered personally,
or if mailed, on the fifth business day next following the mailing thereof. Either party may
change its address for notices by giving notice of such change.
11. The Contract together with all Attachments and Appendices attached hereto or
incorporated herein by reference comprise the entire Agreement between the parties and
supersedes all other previous statements, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
IN WITNTSS WHEREOF, AUGUSTA and ALISON AND ASSOCIATES,
INC. have executed, signed, sealed, and delivered this Agreement effective the day and year first
written above.
ALISON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
109 Eighth Street
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