Common use of Default by Artist Clause in Contracts

Default by Artist. In the event of termination for non-performance or default by Artist after City’s issuance of notice to proceed on a project task order, all finished and unfinished drawings, photographs, plans, timelines, and/or any and all other work products prepared and submitted or prepared for submission under this Agreement or project task order, and all rights, title, and interest thereto, including those described in section V.A. of this Agreement, shall, at City’s option, become City’s property, and the right to fabricate and/or install the artwork or other products shall pass to City. Notwithstanding this provision, Artist shall not be relieved of any liability for damages sustained by City attributable to Artist’s default or breach of this Agreement or project task order. City may reasonably withhold payments due until such time as the exact amount of damages due to City from Artist is determined. Artist shall not be relieved of liability to City for damages sustained by City by virtue of any breach or default of this Agreement or project task order by Artist. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement or project task order and shall not relieve Artist of liability to City for damages.