O-2010-3276 employment/lease agreement with Alex Osmond for operation of the Bay Forest Golf Course

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THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS EMPLOYMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, entered into effective the 1st day of October, 2010, by and between the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation, of Harris County, Texas, sometimes hereinafter designated as "Employer" or the "City," and Alex Osmond, sometimes hereinafter designated as the "Professional" or the "Lessee," or "Independent Contractor." WHEREAS, the City has constructed, and will own and operate the City of La Porte Bay Forest Golf Course, hereinafter referred to as the "Golf Course"; WHEREAS, the City is desirous of entering into a written Employment and Lease Agreement with Professional, all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. TERM OF AGREEMENT: City hereby employs Professional for the term beginning on October 1,2010, and terminating on September 30, 2015, with an option to renew on a month to month basis thereafter, until terminated by either party hereto, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Employee hereby accepts such employment. 2. LEASE OF FACILITIES: The Professional hereby leases from City and City hereby leases to Professional, upon the terms and conditions herein contained, for the period of employment of Professional described in Paragraph 1 above, the facilities and the Golf Course Clubhouse described and fully incorporated by reference herein; and Golf Range Facility, described in and fully incorporated by references herein. Rental shall be paid by Professional to City for said facilities in the amount of $1.00 per year or for any part of a year, commencing on October 1,2010 with additional payment on or before each annual anniversary date of this contract. 3. DUTIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL: A. The Professional shall devote his time, attention and energies to the performance of duties as golf professional at the Golf Course during the term of this Agreement. He shall conduct himself at all times and in all matters in accordance with the standards accepted for golf professionals established by the PGA, and in accordance with the rules contained in the City of La Porte Employee Policies Handbook. B. The Professional shall conduct all golf tournaments and shall initiate and promote golf activities for patrons of the Golf Course. C. The Professional shall cooperate with Golf Course patrons and render professional advice, opinions, assistance and services as required. D. The Professional shall maintain a credit rating with suppliers and manufacturers and others as not to discredit the reputation or name of the City. Except in the event of a dispute involving goods or services provided by suppliers or manufacturers, invoices shall be paid within sixty (60) days of due date by Professional. 1