HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-121 Education services for fire fighter trainingRESOLUTION NO. R-99-1 21
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Yakima School
District No. 7 for educational services for fire fighter training and further
authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Myron Menard
to provide educational instruction for fire fighter training.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns certain fire fighting training facilities and fire
fighting equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has the ability to contract for fire fighter training
instructors; and
WHEREAS, Yakima School District No. 7 has agreed to supply funds and supplies for a
fire fighter training program for high school students; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Yakima and Yakima School District No. 7 will be benefited
by a training program in fire fighting skills and techniques; and
WHEREAS, Myron Menard is qualified and willing to provide instructional services for
a fire fighter training course in accordance with the attached agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
enter into the attached agreements with Yakima School District No. 7 and Myron Menard for
fire fighter training services, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement
with Yakima School District No. 7 for the purpose mentioned above, a true copy of which
agreement, entitled "Educational Services Agreement for Fire Fighter Training," is attached
hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
2. The City Manager is hereby further authorized and directed to execute an
agreement with Myron Menard for the purpose of providing fire fighter training instruction, a
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true copy of which agreement, entitled "Agreement Between City of Yakima and Myron
Menard," is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of September, 1999.
John Puccinelli, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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1999-2000
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this %q day of __,�-p7Egybb=j' 1999 by
and between Yakima School District #7 (hereinafter referred to as "YV-TECH") and City of
Yakima, Washington, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose address is 129
N. 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, (hereinafter referred to as "City"). This agreement
shall be in full force and effect from August 30, 1999 to June 30, 2000.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns certain training facilities and fire fighting equipment and
has the ability to contract for fire fighting training instructors; and
WHEREAS, YV-TECH has the ability to supply funds and supplies for a fire fighting training
program for high school students; and
WHEREAS, both parties will be benefited by a training program in fire fighting skills and
techniques;
WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of mutual covenants, promises, and agreements herein contained, the
parties mutually agree as follows:
1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF YV-TECH
YV-TECH shall provide the following:
A. The number, names, and identification of students to be assigned.
B. A registration faun identifying the resident district and appropriate mailing address of
the student.
C. The holiday and vacation schedule for each resident district. Students shall be expected
to follow the schedule of the City unless modified by the resident district.
D. Textbooks, workbooks and miscellaneous instructional materials.
E. Coordination of enrollment and required Office of Superintendent of Public
Instructions reports.
F. Coordination of attendance and any other problems with the student between the
resident high school and the City.
G. Payment to City in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
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H. Require students to adhere to the standards, policies, and regulations of the City during
their learning assignments. In no way will these standards, policies, and regulations
conflict with those of the participating school district from which the student attends
through YV-TECH and must conform with the Washington State Administrative Code
for student discipline and due process.
I. Disciplinary and counseling support as needed.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF CITY
A. City shall provide three (3) periods of instruction from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m.,
equivalent to three (3) school periods each school day; and in addition, 1/2 hour
teacher/student contact time each school day for a total of 540 hours of instruction
during the 180 day school year. Curriculum shall meet the requirements for entry level
employment in fire fighting and emergency response and follow State approved
guidelines for the Trades and Industry Fire Fighter curriculum. Training and facilities
must be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations which apply to the
Washington State plan for vocational education.
B. Student instruction will be given at the location provided by the City unless otherwise
agreed by the YV-TECH director. Classes will be conducted Monday through Friday.
C. All instructions to students covered by this agreement shall be by instructors who are
vocationally certified by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. City shall
file with YV-TECH a copy of the instructor's valid vocational teaching certificate prior
to submission of the first billing to YV-TECH per the terms of this agreement.
D. Training costs for the YV-TECH students will be $34,291.00 for the full year for the
full program of 180 instructional days broken down as follows:
1. Classroom and Apparatus Lease
2. Instructor Cost
3. Additional Instructor/Substitute
Instructor Cost
$12,900.00
$16,440.00
$ 4,951.00
E. City shall provide instruction in compliance with the regulations established by the
State of Washington.
F. City agrees to complete requests for an individual student's performance on a monthly
basis.
G. City agrees to provide instructional programs that include all physical facilities,
certified instructors and equipment as specified herein.
H. City agrees to enroll up to twenty-two (22) students throughout the duration of this
agreement.
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I. City agrees to provide course objectives, including student leadership components, and
requirements to all students prior to their entry into the program. Such course
objectives and requirements shall have been reviewed and recommended for approval
by the local fire fighting training advisory committee.
J. City agrees to collect and forward final grades and attendance records to YV-TECH on
established due dates.
K. The instructor(s) will participate in all YV-TECH staff faculty meetings and in-service
programs.
L. The instructor will provide daily attendance information to the YV-TECH office.
3. PAYMENT OF TRAINING COSTS
A. An initial disbursement of $1,300.00 shall be encumbered on a Yakima School District
purchase order upon acceptance of this agreement by both parties. Payment shall be
made within twenty-five (25) days of said acceptance.
B. The remaining fee shall be encumbered on a Yakima School District purchase order
and shall be provided in ten (10) equal payments. Said costs will be paid on a monthly
basis by YV-TECH upon receipt of an invoice and verification of delivery of service to
YV-TECH. The City shall submit invoices on the first business day of each month.
YV-TECH shall make payment within thirty (30) days of invoice receipt. Payment
shall be made at the City of Yakima, Finance Department, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima,
WA 98901.
4. ATTENDANCE/GRADING DISCIPLINE POLICIES
The attendance and grading policies will be the same as all other YV-TECH classes. This
policy will be provided to the Yakima Fire Department at the beginning of each year.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
The process for registering and enrolling students will be as follows:
A. YV-TECH allocates student slots to home high schools.
B. Home high school counselors publicize among students.
C. Students apply through counselors.
D. Counselors screen students as to high school requirements met, age, school attendance
records, prerequisites, transportation, etc., and issue preference form to approve
students.
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E. YV-TECH will conduct a student/parent orientation of the program and facilitate a
student interview process with members of the Yakima Fire Department and advisory
committee present.
F. Class starts in coordination with YV-TECH beginning date.
G. Only high school students who are 16 years of age or older may enroll for the purposes
described above when recommended by the vocational counselor of the high school and
YV-TECH.
6. LOCAL FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The local fire fighting advisory committee will be the existing one, at least two members of
which shall be selected by the Yakima Fire Department.
7. STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student leadership is an Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction mandated component
of vocational education program offerings and City will be expected to participate in
establishing leadership activities to design appropriate leadership experience for students.
8. RIGHT TO VISIT
The YV-TECH director or authorized representative and the students' parents will have the
right to visit the City's facility from time to time without prior notice during class hours.
9. STATUS OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
All activity occurring from or as a result of this agreement shall be deemed an extension of
the school and educational process of each participating district. All policies, procedures,
and laws relating thereto shall be in full force and effect during the performance of this
agreement.
10. WHOLE AGREEMENT
This agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the
parties relevant to the purpose described above and supersedes all prior agreements or
proposals, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties related to the
subject matter of this agreement. No modification of this agreement will be binding on
either party except as a written addendum signed by an authorized agent of both parties.
11. NONDISCRIMINATION
No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination and receipt of the benefits of any
service or activities made possible by, or resulting from, this agreement on the grounds of
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age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or
the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision
shall be considered a material violation of this agreement and shall be grounds for
cancellation, termination, or suspension in whole or in part of this agreement by the parties.
12. TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated under the following conditions:
A. By mutual written agreement of both parties, termination may be immediate.
B. Upon sixty (60) school days written notice by either party to the other of intent to
terminate with or without cause.
C. By either party for breach of the obligations set forth in this agreement. The party in
default shall have five (5) business days to cure said breach to the satisfaction of the
other party.
D. Upon any termination hereunder, YV-TECH shall reimburse the City at a rate of One
Hundred Seventy-five and 97/100th Dollars ($175.97) per day until the agreed upon
termination date. Such calculation of per diem costs shall be calculated as of the end of
the preceding billing month. Such costs shall be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt
of an invoice and verification of delivery of service to YV-TECH.
13. NOTICES
Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demand shall be in writing and sent to the
parties at their addresses as follows:
To: CITY To: YV-TECH
City of Yakima Fire Department John J. Schieche
Attn: Deputy Fire Chief YV-TECH Skills Center
401 North Front Street 1116 S. 15th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902
Or to such address as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or
demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage pre -paid.
Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the addresses
specified above.
14. RENEWAL
Any addendum for renewal shall be executed not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to
the commencement of the program.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDING
A. YV-TECH shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and
employees from any and all claims and/or liability arising from the performance of this
agreement: PROVIDED, that the City complies with the provisions of subsection
15(B); and FURTHER PROVIDED, that this subsection shall not apply to claims
and/or liability arising solely from the negligence of any City employee or arising from
the City's negligent repair or maintenance of the facilities and equipment provided by
the City pursuant to this agreement.
B. City shall require, as a condition of its agreement with instructor, that instructor acquire
a liability insurance policy naming both the Yakima School District #7 and the City of
Yakima as additional named insured. Such policy shall be in effect for the duration of
this agreement and shall be for a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
The City and YV-TECH hereby agree to all provisions of this agreement.
Date:
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CITY OF YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
By:
Al H. Gillespie
Fire Chief
Date: L24
YAKIMA SCHO S _ s ISTRICT #7
By:
Date:
ATTEST
City Clerk
City Contract No: 99-108
Resolution No:
R-99-121
YV-TECH SKILLS CENTER
By:
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Larry ,,� John J. Schieche
Superintendent Director
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Date:
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter "Agreement") is made
and entered into by and between the City of Yakima (hereinafter the "City"), and Myron
Menard (hereinafter "Instructor").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and
agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and Instructor as follows:
1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Instructor shall provide the following professional services related to providing
instruction in a fire fighting and emergency response training program offered through the YV-
TECH Skills Center:
a. Instructor shall provide such instruction from 12:00 noon until 2:30 p.m.,
equivalent to three (3) school periods, each school day; and in addition,
one-half (1/2) hour teacher/student contact time each school day, for a
total of five hundred forty (540) hours of instruction during the one
hundred eighty (180) day school year. Instructor shall develop the class
curriculum. Curriculum shall meet the requirements for entry level
employment and fire fighting and emergency response and follow state
approved guidelines for the trades and industry fire fighter curriculum.
Instructor will be expected to participate in establishing leadership
activities to design appropriate leadership experiences for students.
Training and facilities must be in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations which apply to the Washington State Plan for Vocational
Education.
b. Instructor shall provide such instruction at the location provided by City
unless otherwise agreed by the YV-TECH Skills Center Director. Classes
will be conducted Monday through Friday.
c. Instructor shall obtain a vocational certification from the office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction. Instructor shall file with the Skills
Center a copy of the Instructor's valid vocational teaching certificate prior
to the commencement of instruction under this Agreement.
d. Instructor shall provide instruction in compliance with the regulations
established by the State of Washington.
e. Instructor agrees to complete requests for individual student's
performance on a monthly basis.
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f. Instructor agrees to enroll up to twenty-two (22) students throughout the
duration of this Agreement.
g.
Instructor agrees to provide course objectives, including student
leadership components, and requirements to all students prior to their
entry into the program. Such course objectives and requirements shall
have been reviewed and recommended for approval by the local fire
fighting training advisory committee.
h. Instructor agrees to collect and forward final grades and attendance
records to the YV-TECH Skills Center on established due dates. Student
progress reports will be provided by Instructor within the timeline
established in the 1999-2000 YV-TECH grading schedule for the duration
of the training. Students enrolled in City's class will meet the grading
requirements as set forth in YV-TECH Skills Center policies and
procedures, and grading criteria. YV-1ECH Skills Center will provide
Instructor with a copy of its policies and procedures, 1999-2000 YV-
TECH Skills Center grading schedule and grading criteria.
i. Instructor agrees to participate in all YV-1ECH Skills Center faculty
meetings and in-service programs.
j. Instructor will provide daily attendance information to the YV-TECH
Skills Center office.
k. The YV-TECH Skills Center Director or authorized representative and
the students' parents will have the right to visit the class from time to
time without prior notice during class hours.
2. CONSIDERATION.
The City agrees to compensate Instructor a total of not more than sixteen thousand four
hundred and forty dollars ($16,440.00) for all services performed under and pursuant to this
Agreement. Said compensation shall be paid as follows: An initial disbursement of one
thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300.00) will be made upon hill execution of this
Agreement; and the remaining balance shall be disbursed on a monthly basis in ten (10) equal
payments. Instructor shall submit satisfactory documentation (invoices/ billings) to the City of
Yakima, Department of Finance, at 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 on or before the first
of each month. The City shall make the required disbursement to the Instructor within thirty
(30) days after receiving said documentation.
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3. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this Agreement shall commence on th - t day o - •; •• -r 1999 and
terminate at midnight, June 30, 2000, unless sooner terminated by either party in accordance
with Section 16 of this Agreement; provided, however, that the City Manager is expressly
authorized by City Council to extend this Agreement under the same terms and conditions for
an additional one (1) year period if the Instructor provides the City with a written request for
such an extension by May 31, 2000.
4. STATUS OF INSTRUCTOR.
Instructor and the City understand and expressly agree that Instructor is an
independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of this Agreement.
Instructor and his employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall they claim
against the City any related employment benefits, social security, medical benefits, worker's
compensation, and/or retirement benefits. Instructor shall not be subject to control and
direction of City officers and employees. Other than those materials provided by the City
pursuant to the 1999-2000 Educational Services Agreement for Fire Fighter Training between
Yakima School District No. 7 and the City, Instructor shall use his own resources and tools to
perform this Agreement.
5. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Instructor shall pay all taxes and assessments, including, but not limited to, federal
withholding and social security tax, which may be assessed against either party as a result of
this Agreement. In the event the City is assessed a tax or assessment as a result of this
Agreement, Instructor shall pay the same before it shall become due.
6. NON-DISCRIMINATION.
During the performance of this Agreement, Instructor shall not discriminate in violation
of any applicable federal, state, and/or local law or regulation on the basis of age, race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, political affiliation, and/or the presence of
any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
7. THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
Instructor agrees to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C.
§ 12101 et seq. (ADA) and its implementing regulations, and Washington State's anti-
discrimination law as contained in RCW Chapter 49.60 and its implementing regulations. The
ADA provides comprehensive civil rights to individuals with disabilities in the area of
employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and
telecommunications.
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8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.
Instructor agrees to perform the services under and pursuant to this Agreement in full
compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or promulgated by
any governmental agency or regulatory body, whether federal, state, local or otherwise.
9. NO INSURANCE.
It is understood that the City does not maintain liability insurance for Instructor or his
employees.
10. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS.
Instructor agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, liability,
damages, judgments, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees)
which result from or arise out of the performance or non-performance of the instructional
services and other obligations and duties required of Instructor under this Agreement.
11. INSURANCE.
On or before date the this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, Instructor shall
provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of liability insurance with a minimum
liability limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit bodily injury and
property damage. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the amount of
coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect (any
statement in the certificate to the effect of "this certificate is issued as a matter of information
only and confers no right upon the certificate holder" shall be deleted). Said policy shall be in
effect for the duration of this Agreement. The policy shall name the City, its elected officials,
officers, agents, and employees, and Yakima School District No. 7, its officers, agents, and
employees as additional insureds. The policy shall also contain a clause that the insurer will
not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notice (any language in the clause to the effect of "but failure to mail such notice shall
impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company" shall be crossed out and
initialed by the insurance agent). The insurance shall be with an insurance company or
companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
12. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim hereunder, shall not be assigned or
transferred in whole or in part by Instructor to any other person or entity without the prior
written consent of the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is
granted, then the assignee shall assume all duties, obligations and liabilities of Instructor as
stated herein.
13. SEVERABILITY.
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If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual agreement, or any portion is
held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
14. INTEGRATION.
This written document constitutes the entire Agreement between the City and
Instructor. No changes or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either
party unless such change or addition be in writing and executed by both parties.
15. NON -WAIVER.
The waiver by Instructor or the City of the breach of any provision of this Agreement
by the other party shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by
either party or prevent either party thereafter enforcing any such provision.
16. TERMINATION.
The City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving Instructor ten
(10) days written notice of termination. Upon termination, Instructor shall be entitled to
payment of the full one tenth disbursement due for the month of termination, but shall not be
entitled to any future/additional compensation.
17. SURVIVAL.
Any provision of this Agreement which imposes an obligation after termination or
expiration of this Agreement shall survive the term or expiration of this Agreement and shall
be binding on the parties to this Agreement.
18. NOTICES.
Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and sent or
hand -delivered to the parties at their addresses as follows:
TO City: TO INSTRUCTOR:
Deputy Fire Chief
City of Yakima
Fire Department
401 N. Front Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Myron Menard
110 Camus Lane
Yakima, WA 98901
or to such addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or
demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or hand -delivered. Such
notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand -delivered at the addresses specified
above.
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19. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Washington.
20. VENUE.
The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie in the Superior
Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA INSTRUCTOR:
By:
.A. Zais, Manager
Date: cr- �1
Bv:
Date:
Myron Menard
ity Contract No. 99-109
solution No. R-99-121
City Clerk
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
County of Yakima )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that MYRON MENARD
is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he
signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his free and voluntary act
for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated:. 9/3/99
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Notary Pflic in and for the State
of Washington, residing at Yakima.
My commission expires: 2/1/00
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. t Co
For Meeting Of: 9/07/99
ITEM TITLE: Educational Services Agreement for Fire Fighter Training
SUBMITTED BY: Yakima Fire Department, Abel Castilleja, Training Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Al Gillespie, Fire Chief, 575-6060
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This Agreement will provide the opportunity for the City and
Yakima School District No. 7 (Skills Center) to continue an educational partnership that provides
quality training in fire fighting skills and techniques.
The City has the training facilities and equipment needed to provide this training in addition to
the ability to contract for fire fighting training instructors.
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The Skills Center has the ability to supply funds and supplies for a fire fighting training program
fir high school students.
The combining of these resources will result in a training program that will be of excellent
quality and thus beneficial to both parties.
This Agreement shall commence on August 30, 1999 and terminate June 30, 2000, provided this
agreement may be renewed for an additional one year term by mutual written agreements by
both the City Manager of the City of Yakima and the Superintendent of the Yakima School
District No. 7. The fee of $34,291.00 shall be encumbered on a Yakima School District No. 7
purchase order and shall be payable upon acceptance as follows: $1,300.00 payable within 25
days of acceptance, 10 equal monthly payments upon invoice by the City of Yakima.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract X Other (Specify)
Funding Source:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF "RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
2000-2001
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 2000 by
and between Yakima School District #7 (hereinafter referred to as "YV-TECH") and City of
Yakima, Washington, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose address is 129
N. 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, (hereinafter referred to as "City"). This agreement
shall be in full force and effect from August 28, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns certain training facilities and fire fighting equipment and
has the ability to contract for fire fighting training instructors; and
WHEREAS, YV-TECH has the ability to supply funds and supplies for a fire fighting training
program for high school students; and
WHEREAS, both parties will be benefited by a training program in fire fighting skills and
techniques;
WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of mutual covenants, promises, and agreements herein contained, the
parties mutually agree as follows:
1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF YV-TECH
YV-TECH shall provide the following:
A. The number, names, and identification of students to be assigned.
B. A registration form identifying the resident district and appropriate mailing address of
the student.
C. The holiday and vacation schedule for each resident district. Students shall be expected
to follow the schedule of the City unless modified by the resident district.
D. Textbooks, workbooks and miscellaneous instructional materials.
E. Coordination of enrollment and required Office of Superintendent of Public
Instructions reports.
F. Coordination of attendance and any other problems with the student between the
resident high school and the City.
G. Payment to City in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
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H. Require students to adhere to the standards, policies, and regulations of the City during
their learning assignments. In no way will these standards, policies, and regulations
conflict with those of the participating school district from which the student attends
through YV-TECH and must conform with the Washington State Administrative Code
for student discipline and due process.
I. Disciplinary and counseling support as needed.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF CITY
A. City shall provide three (3) periods of instruction from 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m.,
equivalent to three (3) school periods each school day; and in addition, 1/2 hour
teacher/student contact time 2:30 — 3:00 pm each school day for a total of 540 hours of
instruction during the 180 day school year. Curriculum shall meet the requirements for
entry level employment in fire fighting and emergency response and follow State
approved guidelines for the Trades and Industry Fire Fighter curriculum. Training and
facilities must be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations which apply to
the Washington State plan for vocational education.
B. Student instruction will be given at the location provided by the City unless otherwise
agreed by the YV-TECH director. Classes will be conducted Monday through Friday.
C. All instructions to students covered by this agreement shall be by instructors who are
vocationally certified by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. City shall
file with YV-TECH a copy of the instructor's valid vocational teaching certificate prior
to submission of the first billing to YV-TECH per the terms of this agreement.
D. Training costs for the YV-TECH students will be $34,291.00 for the full year for the
full program of 180 instructional days broken down as follows:
1. Classroom and Apparatus Lease
2. Instructor Cost
3. Additional Instructor/Substitute
Instructor Cost
$12,900.00
$16,440.00
$ 4,951.00
E. City shall provide instruction in compliance with the regulations established by the
State of Washington.
F. City agrees to complete requests for an individual student's performance on a monthly
basis.
G. City agrees to provide instructional programs that include all physical facilities,
certified instructors and equipment as specified herein.
H. City agrees to enroll up to twenty-two (22) students throughout the duration of this
agreement.
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I. City agrees to provide course objectives, including student leadership components, and
requirements to all students prior to their entry into the program. Such course
objectives and requirements shall have been reviewed and recommended for approval
by the local fire fighting training advisory committee.
J. City agrees to collect and forward final grades and attendance records to YV-TECH on
established due dates.
K. The instructor(s) will participate in designated YV-TECH staff faculty meetings and in-
service programs.
L. The instructor will provide daily attendance information to the YV-TECH office.
3. PAYMENT OF TRAINING COSTS
A. An initial disbursement of $1,300.00 shall be encumbered on a Yakima School District
purchase order upon acceptance of this agreement by both parties. Payment shall be
made within twenty-five (25) days of said acceptance.
B. The remaining fee shall be encumbered on a Yakima School District purchase order
and shall be provided in ten (10) equal payments. Said costs will be paid on a monthly
basis by YV-TECH upon receipt of an invoice and verification of delivery of service to
YV-TECH. The City shall submit invoices on the first business day of each month.
YV-TECH shall make payment within thirty (30) days of invoice receipt. Payment
shall be made at the City of Yakima, Finance Department, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima,
WA 98901.
4. AT'I ENDANCE/GRADING DISCIPLINE POLICIES
The attendance and grading policies will be the same as all other YV-TECH classes. This
policy will be provided to the Yakima Fire Department at the beginning of each year.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
The process for registering and enrolling students will be as follows:
A. YV-TECH allocates student slots to home high schools.
B. Home high school counselors publicize among students.
C. Students apply through counselors.
D. Counselors screen students as to high school requirements met, age, school attendance
records, prerequisites, transportation, etc., and issue preference form to approve
students.
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E. YV-TECH will conduct a student/parent orientation of the program and facilitate a
student interview process with members of the Yakima Fire Department and advisory
committee present.
F. Class starts in coordination with YV-TECH beginning date.
G. Only high school students who are 16 years of age or older may enroll for the purposes
described above when recommended by the vocational counselor of the high school and
YV-TECH.
6. LOCAL FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The local fire fighting advisory committee will be the existing one, at least two members of
which shall be selected by the Yakima Fire Department.
7. STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student leadership is an Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction mandated component
of vocational education program offerings and City will be expected to participate in
establishing leadership activities to design appropriate leadership experience for students.
8. RIGHT TO VISIT
The YV-TECH director or authorized representative and the students' parents will have the
right to visit the City's facility from time to time without prior notice during class hours.
9. STATUS OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS
All activity occurring from or as a result of this agreement shall be deemed an extension of
the school and educational process of each participating district. All policies, procedures,
and laws relating thereto shall be in full force and effect during the performance of this
agreement.
10. WHOLE AGREEMENT
This agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the
parties relevant to the purpose described above and supersedes all prior agreements or
proposals, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties related to the
subject matter of this agreement. No modification of this agreement will be binding on
either party except as a written addendum signed by an authorized agent of both parties.
11. NONDISCRIMINATION
No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination and receipt of the benefits of any
service or activities made possible by, or resulting from, this agreement on the grounds of
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age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, or
the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision
shall be considered a material violation of this agreement and shall be grounds for
cancellation, termination, or suspension in whole or in part of this agreement by the parties.
12. TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated under the following conditions:
A. By mutual written agreement of both parties, termination may be immediate.
B. Upon sixty (60) school days written notice by either party to the other of intent to
terminate with or without cause.
C. By either party for breach of the obligations set forth in this agreement. The party in
default shall have five (5) business days to cure said breach to the satisfaction of the
other party.
D. Upon any termination hereunder, YV-TECH shall reimburse the City at a rate of One
Hundred Seventy-five and 97/100th Dollars ($175.97) per day until the agreed upon
termination date. Such calculation of per diem costs shall be calculated as of the end of
the preceding billing month. Such costs shall be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt
of an invoice and verification of delivery of service to YV-TECH.
13. NOTICES
Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demand shall be in writing and sent to the
parties at their addresses as follows:
To: CITY To: YV-TECH
City of Yakima Fire Department John J. Schieche
Attn: Deputy Fire Chief YV-TECH Skills Center
401 North Front Street 1116 S. 15th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902
Or to such address as the parties may hereafter designate in writing. Notices and/or
demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage pre -paid.
Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered at the addresses
specified above.
14. RENEWAL
Any addendum for renewal shall be executed not less than ninety (90) calendar days prior to
the commencement of the program.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION AND BONDING
A. YV-TECH shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and
employees from any and all claims and/or liability arising from the performance of this
agreement: PROVIDED, that the City complies with the provisions of subsection
15(B); and FURTHER PROVIDED, that this subsection shall not apply to claims
and/or liability arising solely from the negligence of any City employee or arising from
the City's negligent repair or maintenance of the facilities and equipment provided by
the City pursuant to this agreement.
B. City shall require, as a condition of its agreement with instructor, that instructor acquire
a liability insurance policy naming both the Yakima School District #7 and the City of
Yakima as additional named insured. Such policy shall be in effect for the duration of
this agreement and shall be for a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
The City and YV-TECH hereby agree to all provisions of this agreement.
Date:
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CITY OF YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
By:
Al H. Gillespie
Fire Chief
Date: L24
YAKIMA SCHO S _ s ISTRICT #7
By:
Date:
ATTEST
City Clerk
City Contract No: 99-108
Resolution No:
R-99-121
YV-TECH SKILLS CENTER
By:
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Larry ,,� John J. Schieche
Superintendent Director
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