HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2001-017 Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement - 4 partyRESOLUTION NO. R-2001— 17
A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement
with East Valley Fire District No. 4, Union Gap Fire Department, and
Yakima County Fire District No. 11, Broadway.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima and East Valley Fire District No. 4, Union Gap Fire
Department, and Yakima County Fire District No. 11, Broadway, desire to arrange for
training, equipment purchase and response to Technical Rescue emergencies; and the City
Council of the City of Yakima deems it to be in the best interests of the City that such an
arrangement be carried out according to the provisions, terms and conditions of the attached
agreement document and that it is in the best interests of the City that the attached
agreement document be executed, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement with East Valley Fire District No. 4, Union
Gap Fire Department, and Yakima County Fire District No. 11, Broadway for the purpose
mentioned above, a copy of which agreement, entitled "Automatic Technical Rescue
Response Agreement," is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of February , 2001.
MAYOR
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AUTOMATIC TECHNICAL RESCUE RESPONSE AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into between the undersigned for the Fire Agencies of the City
of Yakima, the City of Union Gap, Yakima County Fire Protection District 4 and Yakima
County Fire Protection District 11, of the State of Washington under the authority of
RCW 52,12.031(3). It is the desire of the undersigned to enter into an interlocal
agreement pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW (the Interlocal Cooperation Act) to assist each
other in technical rescue responses. These responses shall include, but not be limited to,
high/low angle rescue, trench rescue, confined space rescue, and building collapse rescue.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, with the exception of Yakima County Fire Protection District
11, each of the Parties owns and maintains equipment for providing Technical Rescue.
Also, with the exception of Yakima County Fire Protection District 11, each of the
Parties retains personnel to provide various levels of service; and
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that there is a need for Technical Rescue
services; and
WHEREAS, as required by RCW 39.34.080, each Party is authorized to
perform the services contemplated herein; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that the Department of Labor and Industries
has established standards for training and equipment used for emergency response; that
these standards set by the Department of Labor and Industries have increased the need for
resources to perform emergency response; and
WHEREAS, it is not feasible for each of the Parties to establish, maintain and
operate Technical Rescue Teams within the geographical area served; and
WHEREAS, the geographical boundaries of each Party are located in such a
manner as to enable each Party to provide assistance to the other Parties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for each Chief Executive Officer, Board or
Commission Chair and Fire Chief of each Party to determine what Technical Rescue
areas each Party may participate in as a fire department or a joint venture; and
WHEREAS, each of the Parties, with the exception of Yakima County Fire
Protection District 11, has the necessary equipment and personnel to enable it to provide
service to the other Parties in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Parties do provide backup or standby service to each other as
needed; and
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WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Agreement to establish a Technical
Rescue response between the Parties to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have often had occasion to purchase many of the
same items; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for economies of scale and increase
efficiency in purchasing Technical Rescue equipment, the Parties desire to enter into an
agreement to allow the usage of the other Parties' purchasing contracts; and
WHEREAS, Yakima County Fire Protection District 11 contracts with the
City of Union Gap for fire and rescue services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties, to carry out the purpose and functions described
above and in consideration of the benefits to be received by each of the Parties, agree to
the following:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and
performances contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
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Section 1 Purpose: The Parties have entered into this Agreement for the purpose of
providing Technical Rescue to each other as the need arises, and as each Party
has resources available to aid the other.
Section 2 Administration of Agreement: In making decisions required by this
Agreement or implementing the terms of this Agreement, the Fire Chief of
each Party shall be the decision -maker for the Party (unless the Party
designates an alternate decision -maker), however, the Fire Chief, or designee,
for City of Union Gap shall make decisions on behalf of Yakima County Fire
Protection District 11.
Section 3 Special Service: The Chief Executive Officer, Board or Commission Chair
and Fire Chief of each Party shall determine, from time to time, the nature and
level of Technical Rescue services that his or her jurisdiction shall provide
under the terms of the Agreement, including the participation with other
Parties in establishing joint services. Participating Parties in Technical
Rescue Teams may exclude response to non -participating Parties.
Section 4 Technical Rescue Response Procedure: On receipt of an alarm covered by a
run card, the dispatched "Unit(s)" of the Party supplying the response
(providing the unit with the required equipment and/or personnel if available)
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shall immediately respond with the equipment and/or personneL The
rendering of assistance under the terms of Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall not be
mandatory. Prior to or upon receiving a call or request for response, the.
requested Party shall inform the requesting Party of inability to provide
Technical Rescue response. It is anticipated that the exception to immediate
Technical Rescue response shall be at a time when the requested resources are
committed during an incident in that jurisdiction requiring total jurisdictional
allocation of its resources.
Section 5 Command Responsibility at Emergency Scenes: All of the individuals in
command positions of any incident related to this Agreement shall be,.
governed by the "Incident Command" safety considerations as established by
WAC 296-305.
Section 6 Action: When any Party to this Agreement responds to an incident, the
assisting Party acts under the direction of the requesting Party's authorized
commander or his/her representative. Neither this Section nor Section 6
above shall require compliance with the direction of the on -scene
commanding officer if, in the opinion of the commanding officer of the
responding Party, such compliance would create an unreasonable risk to the
health or safety of the responding Party's personneL
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Section 7 Termination of Service: The equipment and personnel of the responding
Party shall be released from service and returned to the responding Party by
the commanding officer of the operation when conditions may warrant or
when requested by responding Party.
Section 8 Liability — Indemnification and Hold Harmless: Each Party agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from any and all claims, costs, including reasonable
attorneys' and expert witness fees, losses and judgments arising out of the
negligent acts or omissions of the indemnifying Party's officers, officials,
employees and volunteers in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Any liability or claim of liability which arises out of the exercise
or alleged exercise of authority within the course and scope of the employee's
duties is the responsibility of his/her employer, unless the employee acts under
the direction and control of the other Party to this Agreement, in which case
each Party shall defend the other Party or Parties to the extent of each Party's
own negligence. Each Party hereto agrees to be responsible and assume
liability in the performance of this Agreement for its own wrongful and/or
negligent acts or omissions, and those of its officers, agents or employees to
the fullest extent allowed by law. Each Party agrees to save, indemnify,
defend and hold all other Parties harmless from any such liability.
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Section 9 Insurance: For the duration of this Agreement, each Party shall maintain its
own public liability and property damage insurance against claims for injuries
to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with
the performance of this Agreement by its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers. It is expressly understood that no Party shall be responsible to
provide the other Party's employees with coverage required under Chapter
41.26 RCW, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended.
Section 10 Compensation: A) The requesting Party shall not be obligated to pay the
assisting Party for any damage to, loss of, or any expense(s) incurred in the
operation of any equipment used in responding for aid, and for the cost
incurred in connection with such requests, as long as the requesting Party's
negligence was not the cause of such damage, loss or expense. Each Party
agrees that it will not seek compensation for services rendered under this
Agreement from another Party to this Agreement, provided, however, that the
Party requesting assistance shall attempt to obtain financial assistance from
federal or state agencies of private parties where financial assistance is
available to reimburse the assisting Party for losses or damages incurred in
providing assistance under this Agreement. This provision shall not limit two
or more Parties of the Agreement from entering into an agreement in other
areas or different conditions for compensation.
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B) Outside Parties receiving services covered under this agreement shall be
responsible for remuneration of all direct and indirect costs associated with
the services received. Payment shall be made to the agency/agencies
providing services under the terms of this agreement. All reasonable and
necessary costs incurred by the service provider(s) shall be detailed and
included as part of an invoice to be delivered within 30 days of the completion
of work.
Section 11 Pre-Emergencv Training: Company Officers shall routinely conduct pre-
emergency training of the personnel of the collective Parties. The joint
training shall be designed to provide familiarization of all personnel with the
equipment and techniques of the other Parties and to train all personnel in the
response methods to be used when responding to incidents covered by this
Agreement.
Section 12 Temporary Use of Equipment or Vehicle: In the event a Party has equipment
or a vehicle that is temporarily out of service and has an immediate need for
that type of equipment, and in the event another Party has similar reserve
equipment available, the Party in need may request that the other Party lend
the necessary equipment. The borrowing Party shall be responsible for the
maintenance of loaned equipment during the period of time it is in their
custody. The borrowing Party shall return the equipment to the lender when
requested by the lender or when the borrowing Party no longer needs said
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equipment, whichever occurs first. The equipment shall be returned in a clean
and operable condition. The borrowing Party shall cover the equipment or
vehicle if damage was done while on loan. The equipment or vehicle will be
deemed to be "on loan" during the period it is in the custody of the borrower
and during the time period it is en route to and from the borrower.
Section 13 Establishment of Operating Policies and Procedures: The participating Parties
recognize that it will be necessary to establish Operating Policies and
Procedures to implement this Agreement. The Fire Chief or Chief Executive
Officer of each of the Parties or their designees shall be responsible for
establishing, adopting and modifying the necessary Operating Policies;land
Procedures.
Section 14 Review of the Agreement: The Fire Chief or Chief Executive Officer of each
Party shall meet to review all of the operations of this Agreement on an annual
basis.
Section 15 Non -Exclusive Provision: The Parties to this Agreement shall not be
precluded from entering into similar agreement with others.
Section 16 Equipment Salvage: All Parties to this Agreement shall exercise due
diligence in salvaging damaged equipment and insuring that it is returned to
its rightful owner.
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Section 17 Status of Personnel: No employee of any Party to this Agreement shall be
deemed to have become an employee of another Party or be covered by any
insurance or pension plans of another Party by the employee's participation in
the performance of this agreement.
Section 18 Authority to Purchase on Other Parties' Contracts: Any purchasing contract
that is entered into by a Party to this Agreement may be utilized by any other
Party hereto provided that all of the following conditions are met: A. The
. initial contracting Party complied with the public bidding laws of the state of
Washington; B. The initial contracting Party noted in its bid specifications or
contract documents that other municipal corporations may utilize the contract
for independent purchases; and C. All action by the initial contracting Party
to obtain the contract (bid specifications, receipt of bids, preparation and
execution of contract, etc.) occurred after the effective date of this Agreement.
Section 19 Modification: This Agreement may only be modified by mutual agreement of
all Parties, executed in the same manner as this Agreement.
Section 20 Duration and Termination
A. Effective Date: This Agreement shall take effect and be in full force and
effect after all the following has occurred:
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1. The Agreement is approved by the official action of the governing
bodies of each of the Parties hereto;
2. The Agreement is executed by the duly authorized representative of
each of the Parties hereto; and
3. A copy of the Agreement is filed with the Yakima County Auditor's
Office.
B. Duration: The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five
(5) years.
C. Extension: This Agreement shall automatically be renewed and extended
for additional ten (10) year periods upon the same terms and conditions set
forth herein, or as amended, unless terminated in accordance with
subsection D below.
D. Termination: Each Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
with or without cause at any time during the term of this Agreement,
including the initial term, by providing every other Party with written
notice of intention to terminate at least six (6) months prior to the
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termination date. The termination by one of more Parties shall have no
effect on the remaining Parties to this Agreement.
Section 21 Notice: Any notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
deemed to be sufficient if in writing and delivered personally or sent via
certified mail to the following Parties at the following addresses:
Fire Chief
City of Yakima Fire Department
401 N. Front St.
Yakima, WA 98901
Fire Chief
City of Union Gap
107 W. Ahtanum ltd.
Union Gap, WA 98903
Fire Chief
Yakima County Fire Protection District #4
4007 Commonwealth
Yakima, WA 98901
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Fire Commissioner
Yakima County Fire Protection District #11
68 W. Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
Any of the Parties may change its address under this section by serving written notice of
the change on all Parties hereto.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF YAKIMA
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CITY OF UNION GAP
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YAKIMA9O. FIRE DISTRICT #4
Commissioner
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YAKIMA CO. FIRE DISTRICT #11
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 0
For Meeting Of 02/06/01
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement
SUBMITTED BY: Yakima Fire Department, Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chief
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chief, 575.6060
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This agreement would affirm the current team concept
that members of the Yakima Fire Department, East Valley Fire District 4, and the
Union Gap Fire Department are using. In order to better serve the citizens of each of
our jurisdictions, we propose to train together, purchase equipment that is uniform,
and respond to these special types of emergencies. This agreement has already been
approved by the East Valley Fire District 4 fire commissioners and the Union Gap City
Council. The actual signature page is with the Union Gap Council at this time.
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
Contract X Mail to (name and address):
Phone:
Funding Source _
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: > ��
.� > , City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUPTION NO. R-2001-17
Return To:
Yakima City Clerk
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Document Title: Automatic Technical Rescue Response Agreement
Grantor: City of Yakima, City of Union Gap, Yakima County Fire Protection
District 4 and Yakima County Fire Protection District 11
Grantee: City of Yakima, City of Union Gap, Yakima County Fire Protection
District 4 and Yakima County Fire Protection District 11
Legal Description: N/A
Parcel Number: N/A
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AUTOMATIC TECHNICAL RESCUE RESPONSE AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into between the undersigned for the Fire Agencies of the City
of Yakima, the City of Union Gap, Yakima County Fire Protection District 4 and Yakima
County Fire Protection District 11, of the State of Washington under the authority of
RCW 52,12.031(3). It is the desire of the undersigned to enter into an interlocal
agreement pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW (the Interlocal Cooperation Act) to assist each
other in technical rescue responses. These responses shall include, but not be limited to,
high/low angle rescue, trench rescue, confined space rescue, and building collapse rescue.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, with the exception of Yakima County Fire Protection District
11, each of the Parties owns and maintains equipment for providing Technical Rescue.
Also, with the exception of Yakima County Fire Protection District 11, each of the
Parties retains personnel to provide various levels of service; and
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that there is a need for Technical Rescue
services; and
WHEREAS, as required by RCW 39.34.080, each Party is authorized to
perform the services contemplated herein; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that the Department of Labor and Industries
has established standards for training and equipment used for emergency response; that
these standards set by the Department of Labor and Industries have increased the need for
resources to perform emergency response; and
WHEREAS, it is not feasible for each of the Parties to establish, maintain and
operate Technical Rescue Teams within the geographical area served; and
WHEREAS, the geographical boundaries of each Party are located in such a
manner as to enable each Party to provide assistance to the other Parties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for each Chief Executive Officer, Board or
Commission Chair and Fire Chief of each Party to determine what Technical Rescue
areas each Party may participate in as a fire department or a joint venture; and
WHEREAS, each of the Parties, with the exception of Yakima County Fire
Protection District 11, has the necessary equipment and personnel to enable it to provide
service to the other Parties in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Parties do provide backup or standby service to each other as
needed; and
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WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Agreement to establish a Technical
Rescue response between the Parties to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have often had occasion to purchase many of the
same items; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for economies of scale and increase
efficiency in purchasing Technical Rescue equipment, the Parties desire to enter into an
agreement to allow the usage of the other Parties' purchasing contracts; and
WHEREAS, Yakima County Fire Protection District 11 contracts with the
City of Union Gap for fire and rescue services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties, to cavy out the purpose and functions described
above and in consideration of the benefits to be received by each of the Parties, agree to
the following:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and
performances contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
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TERMS
Section 1 Purpose: The Parties have entered into this Agreement for the purpose of
providing Technical Rescue to each other as the need arises, and as each Party
has resources available to aid the other.
Section 2 Administration of Agreement: In making decisions required by this
Agreement or implementing the terms of this Agreement, the Fire Chief of
each Party shall be the decision -maker for the Party (unless the Party
designates an alternate decision -maker), however, the Fire Chief, or designee,
for City of Union Gap shall make decisions on behalf of Yakima County Fire
Protection District 11.
Section 3 Special Service: The Chief Executive Officer, Board or Commission Chair
and Fire Chief of each Party shall determine, from time to time, the nature and
level of Technical Rescue services that his or her jurisdiction shall provide
under the terms of the Agreement, including the participation with other
Parties in establishing joint services. Participating Parties in Technical
Rescue Teams may exclude response to non -participating Parties.
Section 4 Technical Rescue Response Procedure: On receipt of an alarm covered by a
run card, the dispatched "Unit(s)" of the Party supplying the response
(providing the unit with the required equipment and/or personnel if available)
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shall immediately respond with the equipment and/or personnel. The
rendering of assistance under the terms of Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 shall not be
mandatory. Prior to or upon receiving a call or request for response, the
requested Party shall inform the requesting Party of inability to provide
Technical Rescue response. It is anticipated that the exception to immediate
Technical Rescue response shall be at a time when the requested resources are
committed during an incident in that jurisdiction requiring total jurisdictional
allocation of its resources.
Section 5 Command Responsibility at Emergency Scenes: All of the individuals in
command positions of any incident related to this Agreement shall be
governed by the "Incident Command" safety considerations as established by
WAC 296-305.
Section 6 Action: When any Party to this Agreement responds to an incident, the
assisting Party acts under the direction of the requesting Party's authorized
commander or his/her representative. Neither this Section nor Section 6
above shall require compliance with the direction of the on -scene
commanding officer if, in the opinion of the commanding officer of the
responding Party, such compliance would create an unreasonable risk to the
health or safety of the responding Party's personnel.
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Section 7 Termination of Service: The equipment and personnel of the responding
Party shall be released from service and returned to the responding Party by
the commanding officer of the operation when conditions may warrant or
when requested by responding Party.
Section 8 Liability — Indemnification and Hold Harmless: Each Party agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from any and all claims, costs, including reasonable
attorneys' and expert witness fees, losses and judgments arising out of the
negligent acts or omissions of the indemnifying Party's officers, officials,
employees and volunteers in connection with the performance of this
Agreement. Any liability or claim of liability which arises out of the exercise
or alleged exercise of authority within the course and scope of the employee's
duties is the responsibility of his/her employer, unless the employee acts under
the direction and control of the other Party to this Agreement, in which case
each Party shall defend the other Party or Parties to the extent of each Party's
own negligence. Each Party hereto agrees to be responsible and assume
liability in the performance of this Agreement for its own wrongful and/or
negligent acts or omissions, and those of its officers, agents or employees to
the fullest extent allowed by law. Each Party agrees to save, indemnify,
defend and hold all other Parties harmless from any such liability.
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Section 9 Insurance: For the duration of this Agreement, each Party shall maintain its
own public liability and property damage insurance against claims for injuries
to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with
the performance of this Agreement by its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers. It is expressly understood that no Party shall be responsible to
provide the other Party's employees with coverage required under Chapter
41.26 RCW, as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended.
Section 10 Compensation: A) The requesting Party shall not be obligated to pay the
assisting Party for any damage to, loss of, or any expense(s) incurred in the
operation of any equipment used in responding for aid, and for the cost
incurred in connection with such requests, as long as the requesting Party's
negligence was not the cause of such damage, loss or expense. Each Party
agrees that it will not seek compensation for services rendered under this
Agreement from another Party to this Agreement, provided, however, that the
Party requesting assistance shall attempt to obtain financial assistance from
federal or state agencies of private parties where financial assistance is
available to reimburse the assisting Party for losses or damages incurred in
providing assistance under this Agreement. This provision shall not limit two
or more Parties of the Agreement from entering into an agreement in other
areas or different conditions for compensation.
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B) Outside Parties receiving services covered under this agreement shall be
responsible for remuneration of all direct and indirect costs associated with
the services received. Payment shall be made to the agency/agencies
providing services under the terms of this agreement. All reasonable and
necessary costs incurred by the service provider(s) shall be detailed and
included as part of an invoice to be delivered within 30 days of the completion
of work.
Section 11 Pre -Emergency Training: Company Officers shall routinely conduct pre -
emergency training of the personnel of the collective Parties. The joint
training shall be designed to provide familiarization of all personnel with the
equipment and techniques of the other Parties and to train all personnel in the
response methods to be used when responding to incidents covered by this
Agreement.
Section 12 Temporary Use of Equipment or Vehicle: In the event a Party has equipment
or a vehicle that is temporarily out of service and has an immediate need for
that type of equipment, and in the event another Party has similar reserve
equipment available, the Party in need may request that the other Party lend
the necessary equipment. The borrowing Party shall be responsible for the
maintenance of loaned equipment during the period of time it is in their
custody. The borrowing Party shall return the equipment to the lender when
requested by the lender or when the borrowing Party no longer needs said
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equipment, whichever occurs first. The equipment shall be returned in a clean
and operable condition. The borrowing Party shall cover the equipment or
vehicle if damage was done while on loan. The equipment or vehicle will be
deemed to be "on loan" during the period it is in the custody of the borrower
and during the time period it is en route to and from the borrower.
Section 13 Establishment of Operating Policies and Procedures: The participating Parties
recognize that it will be necessary to establish Operating Policies and
Procedures to implement this Agreement. The Fire Chief or Chief Executive
Officer of each of the Parties or their designees shall be responsible for
establishing, adopting and modifying the necessary Operating Policies and
Procedures.
Section 14 Review of the Agreement: The Fire Chief or Chief Executive Officer of each
Party shall meet to review all of the operations of this Agreement on an annual
basis.
Section 15 Non -Exclusive Provision: The Parties to this Agreement shall not be
precluded from entering into similar agreement with others.
Section 16 Equipment Salvage: All Parties to this Agreement shall exercise due
diligence in salvaging damaged equipment and insuring that it is returned to
its rightful owner.
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Section 17 Status of Personnel: No employee of any Party to this Agreement shall be
deemed to have become an employee of another Party or be covered by any
insurance or pension plans of another Party by the employee's participation in
the performance of this agreement.
Section 18 Authority to Purchase on Other Parties' Contracts: Any purchasing contract
that is entered into by a Party to this Agreement may be utilized by any other
Party hereto provided that all of the following conditions are met: A. The
initial contracting Party complied with the public bidding laws of the state of
Washington; B. The initial contracting Party noted in its bid specifications or
contract documents that other municipal corporations may utilize the contract
for independent purchases; and C. All action by the initial contracting Party
to obtain the contract (bid specifications, receipt of bids, preparation and
execution of contract, etc.) occurred after the effective date of this Agreement.
Section 19 Modification: This Agreement may only be modified by mutual agreement of
all Parties, executed in the same manner as this Agreement.
Section 20 Duration and Termination
A. Effective Date: This Agreement shall take effect and be in full force and
effect after all the following has occurred:
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1. The Agreement is approved by the official action of the governing
bodies of each of the Parties hereto;
2. The Agreement is executed by the duly authorized representative of
each of the Parties hereto; and
3. A copy of the Agreement is filed with the Yakima County Auditor's
Office.
B. Duration: The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five
(5) years.
C. Extension: This Agreement shall automatically be renewed and extended
for additional ten (10) year periods upon the same terms and conditions set
forth herein, or as amended, unless terminated in accordance with
subsection D below.
D. Termination: Each Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
with or without cause at any time during the term of this Agreement,
including the initial term, by providing every other Party with written
notice of intention to terminate at least six (6) months prior to the
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termination date. The termination by one of more Parties shall have no
effect on the remaining Parties to this Agreement.
Section 21 Notice: Any notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
deemed to be sufficient if in writing and delivered personally or sent via
certified mail to the following Parties at the following addresses:
Fire Chief
City of Yakima Fire Department
401 N. Front St.
Yakima, WA 98901
Fire Chief
City of Union Gap
107 W. Ahtanum Rd.
Union Gap, WA 98903
Fire Chief
Yakima County Fire Protection District #4
4007 Commonwealth
Yakima, WA 98901
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Fire Commissioner
Yakima County Fire Protection District #11
68 W. Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
Any of the Parties may change its address under this section by serving written notice of
the change on all Parties hereto.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date:
Contract #2001-10
Resolution #R-2001-17
Secretary,
Date:
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Secretary
Date:
CITY OF YAKIMA
MayorLy/
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CITY OF UNION GAP
Mayor,'
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YAKIMA CO. FIRE DISTRICT #4
Commissioner
Date:
YAKIMA CO. FIRE DISTRICT #11
Comrrrfssioner
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting Of 02/06/01
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing Technical Rescue Interlocal Agreement
SUBMITTED BY: Yakima Fire Department, Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chief
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chief, 575.6060
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This agreement would affirm the current team concept
that members of the Yakima Fire Department, East Valley Fire District 4, and the
Union Gap Fire Department are using. In order to better serve the citizens of each of
our jurisdictions, we propose to train together, purchase equipment that is uniform,
and respond to these special types of emergencies. This agreement has already been
approved by the East Valley Fire District 4 fire commissioners and the Union Gap City
Council. The actual signature page is with the Union Gap Council at this time.
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
Contract X Mail to (name and address):
Phone:
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: = ,
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted
BOARD/ COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION R-2001-17