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25.10.02 MA Westin Local Government Gettogether Page 1 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Sonja Eichenberger Catering Sales Manager 126 Riverfront Lane, PO Box 9690 Avon, CO 81620 P: 970-790-2076 F: 970-790-5555 seichenberger@westinriverfront.com GROUP SALES AGREEMENT October 2nd, 2025 DESCRIPTION OF GROUP AND EVENT The following represents an agreement between (Hotel) The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley PO Box 9690 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, CO 81620, 970-790-6000 and Town of Avon (Group). ORGANIZATION: Town of Avon CONTACT: Name: Ineke de Jong Title Chief Administrative Officer Street Address: P.O Box 975 City, State, Postal Code: Avon, CO 81620 Country: United States Phone Number: 970.748.4013 E-mail Address: idejong@avon.org NAME OF EVENT: Local Government Reception REFERENCE #: M-VJX4Q8L OFFICIAL PROGRAM DATES: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 NO ROOM TRANSFER BY GUEST Group agrees that neither nor attendees of the Event nor any intermediary shall be permitted to assign any rights or obligations under this Group Sales Agreement, or to resell or otherwise transfer to persons not associated with reservations for guestrooms, meeting rooms or any other facilities made pursuant to this Group Sales Agreement. PHISHING Please be aware that bad actors can impersonate Hotel employees. Group should never rely solely on contact information sent in an email or respond directly to any email requesting a bank account information change. If Group receives a request from Hotel regarding bank account information, Group should contact the Hotel via verified phone number or in person to confirm the request prior to providing such information. BILLING ARRANGEMENTS: Payment will be made as indicated below. Please check applicable option. Master Account Pays Guest Pays Event Food & Beverage (including taxes, taxable service charges, and administrative charges): X Parking Charge X Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 2 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION METHOD OF PAYMENT Hotel will set up a “Master Account” for Group for payment of charges under this Agreement. Group will advise Hotel of its expected method of payment of the Master Account no later than October 9th, 2025. Any amounts not paid at departure will accrue interest at 1½% per month from the date of departure. Upon application and review by Hotel, Hotel may elect to extend direct billing privileges to Group. If direct billing has been established, payment of all undisputed amounts is due within 30 days of Group’s receipt of invoice from Hotel, and if not paid within 30 days will accrue interest at 1½ % per month from date of departure. Group must notify Hotel of any disputes within 5 business days of Group’s receipt of invoice from Hotel or disputes will be considered waived. If Hotel determines after establishing direct billing or a deposit schedule that Group’s credit status has changed negatively, Hotel may require payment of all estimated Master Account charges no later than 5 business days before December 10th, 2025. Group has indicated that it has elected to use the following form of payment: [ ] Credit card (We accept all major credit cards) [X] Company check or Electronic Funds Transfer (A valid credit card must be kept on file) Group may not change this form of payment. PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD OR COMPANY CHECK If Town of Avon wishes to pay any portion of its obligation by credit card or company check, the credit card information must be entered into our secure online web -site. Prior to the execution of this agreement Town of Avon shall provide hotel with credit card authorization information. A Credit Card Information Request e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address provided by Town of Avon. This process must also be followed if direct billing has not been approved and the Master Account charges will be paid by credit card or company check. Town of Avon agrees that the Hotel may charge to this credit card any payment as required under this Group Sales Agreement. ADVANCE DEPOSIT SCHEDULE An advance payment will be required in order to hold arrangements on a definite basis. Unless direct billing has been established, Group will pay the expected charges under this Agreement as follows. Type Due Date Amount 1st Deposit Contract signing 50% of total minimum revenue (excluding tax and Taxable service charge)= $4,550 2nd Deposit November 11th, 2025 Total estimated balance due (excluding tax and Taxable service charge)= $4,550 Any remaining amount based on final guest room commitment and/or event order guarantees is due 5 days prior to event dates. Estimate balance is subject to change. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa reserves the right to withhold any products or services until full payment is made. TAX EXEMPT STATUS If Group qualifies for tax exempt status in the State of Colorado, a valid copy of the appropriate tax -exempt certificate must be provided along with the signed contract. FUNCTION INFORMATION AGENDA/EVENT AGENDA Based on the requirements outlined by Group, the Hotel has reserved the function space set forth on the below Function Information Agenda/Event Agenda. Date Day Start Time End Time Function Type Set-Up Style Guaranteed Negotiated Room Rental Function Space 12/10/2025 Wednesday 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Dinner Existing 40 $1,000.00 Stoke & Rye BUYOUT Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 3 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION All meeting room, food and beverage, and related services are subject to applicable taxes (currently 9.69%) and taxable service charge (currently 25%) in effect on the date(s) of the event. Service charge is taxable, currently 9.69%. The Westin is a “linen-less” meeting resort. Our banquet table set-up provides a crisp, eco-friendly aspect to your event and is just one more of our approaches to being environmentally and community-focused. Group can rent or bring linens for the event. DAMAGE TO FUNCTION SPACE Group agrees to pay for any damage to the function space that occurs while Group is using it. Group will not be responsible, however, for ordinary wear and tear or for damage that it can show was caused by persons other than Group and its attendees. FUNCTION SPACE RENTAL FEES A rental fee of $1,000 with an agreed food and beverage minimum of $8,000. MINIMUM FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUE REQUIREMENT A minimum purchase of $8,000 (exclusive of tax and Service Charge) is required in order to secure the Stoke & Rye. A site fee of $1,000 will be charged to cover moderate room sets. If the actual banquet food and beverage revenue is less than the Minimum Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue, the difference will be posted to the Master Account. Hotel will confirm the food and beverage prices 30 days prior to Group’s arrival date. BANQUET EVENT ORDERS Hotel will provide Group with Banquet Event Orders (“BEOs”) that specify and confirm the specific details and terms and conditions for each event including, final menu selections, pricing, room set up and decor. A menu must be selected and confirmed with Conference Services at least 21 days in advance to guarantee availability due to seasonality of some selections. GUARANTEE Group will provide us with a Guarantee of the exact number of persons who will attend the event. In arranging for private functions, the attendance must be specified at least fourteen (14) days in advance. Final guarantees must be submitted via email to Hotel’s Catering Manager by 11 a.m. local time (7) full business days prior to an event. At the event, if the number of guests served is less than the Guarantee, Group is responsible for the number guaranteed. If the number of guests served is greater than the Guarantee, Group is responsible for the total number of guests served. If Group’s guaranteed attendance increases by more than 3% within three (3) business days prior to the event, the Hotel reserves the right to charge 20% surcharge on menu prices due to increased costs incurred. Additionally, the contracted menu items may not be av ailable for the additional guests added. LABOR CHARGES Chefs for Food Stations (Carving, Omelet, etc.): $150.00/chef, per hour (minimum of 2 -hours required); plus tax  Bar Labor: $150.00 per bartender, per hour; plus tax. We require one bartender for every 75 guests  Bar Set-Up Fee: $125.00 per bar; plus tax  Cashier Fee: $125.00 per cashier, per hour; plus tax (applicable for cash bars) Lookout Bar:   Bar Labor: $200.00 per bartender, per hour; plus tax. We require one bartender for every 75 guests  Additional labor charges may apply for additional services requested, event changes made less than 48 hours in advance or for extraordinary cleaning required by the use of decorative materials.  DISPLAYS, DECORATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT All displays, exhibits, decorations, equipment, musicians/entertainers must enter the Hotel via loading dock. Delivery time must be coordinated with the Hotel in advance. Special ingress and egress, insurance and security requirements may apply in the case of events with decor, sets, special lighting or special sound; please consult with your Catering and Service Manager prior to finalizing such arrangements. Nothing may be attached to the walls and ceilings. A walk-through is to be arranged with a designated person and Hotel representative after the dismantling. Group is responsible for obtaining all applicable Fire Marshall approval or permits required for Group’s event. Group is also responsible for obtaining all required ASCAP or BMI licenses for entertainment or music performances at Group’s event. OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY All food and beverages served at functions associated with the Event must be provided, prepared, and served by Hotel, and must be consumed on Hotel premises. Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 4 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION MINIMUM REVENUE This Agreement will generate revenue for Hotel from a variety of sources, including guest rooms, food & beverage, and charges for ancillary services. The minimum revenue anticipated by Hotel under this Agreement (excluding taxes and other charges) is: Minimum Food & Beverage Revenue (based on committed food & beverage minimum, excluding taxes and taxable service charge): $8,000 Meeting Room Rental Fee (excluding taxes): $1,000 Event Parking Fee: $100 Total Minimum Revenue: $9,100 CANCELLATION Group agrees that it will provide a Minimum Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue of $8,000 (exclusive of applicable service charges and taxes) plus the Meeting Room Rental Fee for the Event. In the event of a Group cancellation occurring from the Date of this Agreement to 30 business days prior to the Event(s), liquidated damages in the amount of ninety percent (80%) of the Minimum Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue and Total Meeting Room Rental will be due, plus applicable taxes. In the event of a Group cancellation within thirty (30) business days of the Event(s), liquidated damages in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Minimum Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue and Total Meeting Room Rental will be due, plus applicable taxes. DAY OF EVENT PARKING Group will cover day of event parking for a lump sum of $100 (plus taxes and 20% gratuity) charged to the master account. IMPOSSIBILITY The performance of this Agreement is subject to termination without liability upon the occurrence of any circumstance beyond the control of either party – such as acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation facilities – to the extent that such circumstance makes it illegal or impossible for the Hotel to provide, or for Groups in general to use, the Hotel facilities. The ability to terminate this Agreement without liability pursuant to this paragraph is conditioned upon delivery of written notice to the other party setting forth the basis for such termination as soon as reasonably practical - but in no event longer than ten (10) days - after learning of such basis. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including health and safety codes, alcoholic beverage control laws, disability laws, federal anti-terrorism laws and regulations, and the like. Hotel and Group agree to cooperate with each other to ensure compliance with such laws. CHANGES, ADDITIONS, STIPULATIONS, OR LINING OUT Any changes, additions, stipulations, or deletions including corrective lining out by either Hotel or Group will not be considered agreed to or binding on the other unless such modifications have been initialed or otherwise approved in writing by the other. LITIGATION EXPENSES The parties agree that, in the event litigation relating to this Agreement is filed by either party, the non -prevailing party in such litigation will pay the prevailing party's costs resulting from the litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. LIQUOR LICENSE Group understands that Hotel’s liquor license requires that beverages only be dispensed by Hotel employees or bartenders. Alcoholic beverage service may be denied to those guests who appear to be intoxicated or are underage. COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LAWS This section describes Marriott’s obligations as a U.S. federal contractor. It does not apply to Groups that are not part of the U.S. federal government or using funds from the U.S. federal government for this contract. Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 5 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Marriott shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, orders and regulations of all federal, st ate, local and other governmental and regulatory authorities and of all insurance bodies applicable to the Hotel premises in performing its obligations under this Agreement. Marriott (referred to as “contractor” in this section) shall comply with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, which are administered by the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”). The equal employment opportunity clauses of the implementing regulations, including but not limited to 41 C.F.R. §§ 60.1-4, 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a), are hereby incorporated by reference, with all relevant rules, regulations and orders pertaining thereto. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual ori entation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, g ender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Marriott also shall comply with Executive Order 13496 and with all relevant rules, regulations and orders pertaining thereto, to the extent applicable. The employee notice clause and all other provisions of 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, are hereby incorporated by reference. To the extent applicable, Marriott shall include the provisions of this section in every subcontract or purchase order so tha t such provisions shall be binding upon each contractor, subcontractor or vendor performing services or providing materials relating to this Agreement and the services provided pursuant to the terms hereof. TECHNICAL SERVICES ENCORE is Hotel’s preferred provider for audio/visual needs. If the Group chooses to bring own A/V equipment, the Group is responsible for setting up as well as operating their own equipment. Initial ____ PRIVACY Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) is committed to complying with obligations applicable to Marriott under applicable privacy and data protection laws, including to the extent applicable EU data protection laws. Hotel shall comply with the then-current Marriott Group Global Privacy Statement (the “Privacy Statement,” currently available at http://www.marriott.com/about/privacy.mi) with respect to any personal data received under this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing obligation, Hotel has implemented measures designed to: (1) provide notice to individuals about its collection and use of their personal data, including through the Privacy Statement; (2) use such personal data only for legitimate business purposes; (3) provide means by which individuals may request to review, correct, update, suppress, restrict or delete or port their personal data, consistent with applicable law; (4) require any service providers with whom personal data is shared to protect the confidentiality and security of such data; and (5) use technical and organizational measures to protect personal data within its organization against unauthorized or unlawful access, acquisition, use, disclosure, loss, or alteration. Town of Avon will obtain all necessary rights and permissions prior to providing any personal data to Hotel, including all rights and permissions required for Hotel, Hotel affiliates, and service providers to use and transfer the personal data to locations both within and outside the point of collection (including to the United States) in accordance with Hotel’s privacy statement and applicable law. Notwithstanding any other provision, Hotel may use an individual’s own personal data to the extent directed by, consented to or requested by such individual. IN-HOUSE EQUIPMENT Hotel will provide, at no charge, a reasonable amount of meeting equipment (for example, chairs, tables, etc.). These complimentary arrangements do not include special setups or extraordinary formats that would deplete Hotel’s present in - house equipment to the point of requiring rental of an additional supply to accommodate Group’s needs. If such special setups or extraordinary formats are requested, Hotel will present Group two (2) alternatives: (1) charging Group the rental cost for additional equipment, or (2) changing the extraordinary setup to a standard format, avoiding the additional cost. Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 6 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION UNATTENDED ITEMS/ADDITIONAL SECURITY The Hotel cannot ensure the security of items left unattended in function rooms. Special arrangements may be made with the Hotel for securing a limited number of valuable items. If Town of Avon requires additional security with respect to such items or for any other reason, the Hotel will assist in making these arrangements. All security personnel to be utilized dur ing the Event are subject to Hotel approval. USE OF OUTSIDE VENDORS If Town of Avon wishes to hire outside vendors to provide any goods or services at Hotel during the Event, Town of Avon must notify Hotel of the specific goods or services to be provided and provide sufficient advance notice to the Hotel so that the Hotel can (i) determine, in Hotel’s sole discretion, whether such vendor must provide Hotel, in form and amount reasonably satisfactory to Hotel, an indemnification agreement and proof of adequate insurance, and (ii) approve, using reasonable judgment, the selection of the outside vendor and the goods or services to be provided by such outside vendor to Town of Avon, taking into consideration: (a) whether Hotel offers such goods and services; (b) the risk level posed by certain activities; and (c) the safety and well-being of guests at Hotel. PERFORMANCE LICENSES Town of Avon will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permission to perform, broadcast, transmit, or display any copyrighted works (including without limitation, music, audio, or video recordings, art, etc.) that Town of Avon may use or request to be used at the Hotel. MARRIOTT BONVOY EVENTS Marriott Bonvoy Events provides Points or Miles to eligible Marriott Bonvoy Members who book and hold qualifying meetings and events at Participating Properties. Approximately ten (10) business days after the conclusion of the Event (provided that the Event is not cancelled and Town of Avon has otherwise complied with the material terms and conditions of this Agreement), the Hotel will award Points or Miles to the Member and relevant account identified below. By inserting the airline frequent flyer account information, the recipient elects to receive Miles instead of Points. Marriott Bonvoy Events is not available in certain circumstances, including (1) for any government employee or official booking a government event (U.S. government event or non-U.S. government event); (2) for any employee of a state-owned or state-controlled entity (“SOE”) booking an event on behalf of the SOE; or (3) for any other planner or intermediary when booking an event on behalf of a non -U.S. governmental entity or SOE. Hotels in the Asia Pacific region are restricted from awarding Points or Miles to any intermediary booking an event on behalf of any governmental entity or SOE. Group MUST CHECK ONE OPTION BELOW: The Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement) is eligible to receive Points or Miles. Member Name __________________________________________________ Marriott Bonvoy Membership Number ___________________________ *If Miles are desired instead of Points, please also provide: Participating airline name ___________________________________________________ Participating airline frequent flyer account number___________________________ OR [X] The Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement) declines or is not eligible to receive Points or Miles and hereby waives the right to receive Points or Miles in connection with the Event. The individual identified above to receive either Points or Miles may not be changed without such individual’s prior written consent. The number of Points or Miles to be awarded shall be determined pursuant to the Marriott Bonvoy Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”), as in effect at the time of award. All Marriott Bonvoy Terms and Conditions apply. The Terms and Conditions are available on -line at https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi and may be changed at the sole discretion of Marriott International, Inc. at any time and without notice. Capitalized terms used in this section have the meanings given to them in the Terms and Conditions. Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C Page 7 of 7 Initial MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES Hotel has committed to providing the room nights and function space, as applicable, set forth in this Agreement based on information about the event that Town of Avon has given to the Hotel. Town of Avon agrees that it has presented all material information required in order for Hotel to provide the rooms and facilities set forth in this Agreement. Should Hotel, in its sole reasonable discretion, determine at any time that the Event will include a high -risk activity that was previously undisclosed to the Hotel (including by way of example, and not by limitation, biological agents, pyrotechnics, etc.), Hotel may terminate this Agreement immediately and without liability, upon written notice to Town of Avon. ACCEPTANCE When presented by the Hotel to Town of Avon, this document is an invitation by the Hotel to Town of Avon to make an offer. Upon signature by Town of Avon, this document will be an offer by Town of Avon. Only upon signature of this document by all parties will this document constitute a binding agreement. Unless the Hotel otherwise notifies Town of Avon at any time prior to Town of Avon’s execution of this document, the outlined format and dates will be held by the Hotel for Town of Avon on a first-option basis until October 9th, 2025. If Town of Avon cannot make a commitment prior to that date, this invitation to offer will revert to a second -option basis or, at the Hotel’s option, the arrangements will be released, in which case neither party will have any further obligations. Upon signature by both parties, Town of Avon and the Hotel shall have agreed to and executed this Agreement by their authorized representatives as of the dates indicated below. SIGNATURES Approved and authorized by Town of Avon: Name: (Print) ______________________________________ Title: (Print) ______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Approved and authorized by Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa, Avon Vail Valley Name: (Print) ______________________________________ Title: (Print) ______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: A4B30E5D-3B35-4CDD-8431-A9791DC38F0C 10/6/2025 Chief Administrative Office Ineke de Jong Catering Sales Manager 10/9/2025 Sonja Eichenberger