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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1993-D6236 Yakima Valley Community College• • RESOLUTION NO. D 6 2 3 6 A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of the Yakima Fire Department to execute a contract between Yakima Valley Community College and the Yakima Fire Department whereby the Yakima Fire Department would provide instruction in fire science and the college would function as the accrediting agency. WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department has participated successfully with Yakima Valley Community College in providing a fire science degree program, and WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department as lead agency for regional fire fighting agencies continues to have the unique ability to identify instructors who are appropriately prepared and qualified for training students in fire science; and WHEREAS, upgrading training for existing fire fighting personnel and the training of potential recruits for fire science careers are necessary for the continued staffing of the Yakima Fire Department with trained fire fighting personnel, and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima benefits from more highly trained fire fighting personnel and the safe and effective handling of the responsibilities of the Fire Department; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department will be reimbursed for the costs of instructing/conducting fire science classes at the rate of $1,000.00 for each unit of 45 student credit hours up to a maximum of $5,000.00; such remuneration to be paid directly to the Yakima Fire Department, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The Chief of the Yakima City Fire Department is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated contract between Yakima Valley Community College and the Yakima Fire Depart Departmnt. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this\2' of , 1993. 14Mf ATTEST City Clerk (1s)res/yvcc sc Mayor q3o INSTRUCTIONAL CONTRACT BETWFFN YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLL.FGE (HEREINAFTER " COI J.FGE") AND YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT ARTICLE I PREAMBLE WHEREAS, the COLLEGE desires to provide for the preparation of the students for fire science careers and "upgrading" training for regional fire fighting personnel as part of their vocational educational programs; and WHEREAS, YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT as lead agency for regional fire fighting agencies has the unique ability to identify instructors who are appropriately prepared and qualified for such training programs; and WHEREAS, the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT desires the benefits of "upgrading" training for its fire fighting personnel and preparing potential recruits for fire science careers; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima will benefit from more highly trained fire fighting personnel; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: ARTICLE II LENGTH OF CONTRACT This contract between the above-mentioned parties shall be for a term of one (1) year, beginning September 1, 1992 and ending August 31, 1993, provided that, there shall be an automatic extension for an additional term of September 1, 1993, through August 31, 1994, unless either party notifies to the contrary the other by registered mail at least sixty (60) days before the expiration of this agreement. During the extension period, all provisions of and rights and privileges under this contract shall continue in full force and effect. ARTICLE III PERFORMANCE TO BE RENDERED BY YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT agrees to: (1) Provide related instruction under supervision of the COLLEGE to all students registered with the COLLEGE for courses offered pursuant to this agreement, provided such students meet any Page 1 of 4 (is)agr\yvcc.sc c/3o5 prerequisites established by the COII.FGE for enrollment in such courses. (2) Secure instructors approved by the COJI.FGE who meet or surpass COI .I.FGE minimum personnel standards for vocational instructors as established pursuant to State Board rules WAC 131-16-080 through 131-16-094. (3) Provide instructional materials as required for any courses offered pursuant to this agreement. (4) Operate such courses in conformance with all established academic regulations and policies of the COI.I.FGE. (5) Provide 10th day enrollment and grade reports and any other data normally required from or about students to the COJ.I.FGE in accordance with dates and schedules established by the COLLEGE. (6) Act as agent for the COLLEGE and collect from each student enrollment pursuant to this agreement and remit to the COLLEGE all tuition and fees for these courses as required by statute, State Board rules contained in Chapter 131-18 WAC, and rules or policies of the COI JFGE. ARTICLE IV INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES The YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT and the COLLEGE shall jointly identify appropriate instructional facilities located at Yakima, Washington. The facilities shall meet all conditions and standards as required by appropriate building and safety codes of Washington State and local agencies; modifications and all other conditions shall be implemented and adhered to by, and be the responsibility of, YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT. ARTICLE V COT J.FGE REPRESENTATIVE The COLLEGE shall designate a representative to assist the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT with the program established by this contract. Any notice regarding termination of this agreement by the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT shall be made to the COLLEGE'S representative. ARTICLE VI RUMUNERATION The COII.FGE agrees to remunerate the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT at the rate of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) for each unit of forty-five (45) student credit hours of instruction or portion thereof produced through Page 2 of 4 (is)agr\yvcc.sc 93os programs conducted pursuant to this agreement to a maximum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) for the 1992-93 fiscal year, payable on a quarterly pro -rata basis; such remuneration to be considered for any and all instructional costs incurred by the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT. Such remuneration is to be paid directly to the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT, Yakima, Washington, 98901, who is hereby authorized by this agreement to act as administrative agent for purposes of the receipt and disbursement of remuneration from the COT.T.FGE. ARTICLE VII CREDIT AND GRADES The number of credits for any course shall be determined by the COLLEGE representative. The YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT shall provide recommended achievement reports to the COLLEGE representative at the end of each course with respect to dates set by the COLLEGE registration office. The COLLEGE representative shall arrange for the provision of appropriate records and transcripts indicating the COLLEGE -established levels of achievement to those students completing such courses in accordance with the regulations and policies of the COLLEGE. ARTICLE VIII OPERATIONAL STANDARDS In implementing courses, the YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT shall abide by any and all regulations concerning total classroom hours for college credits registered. The COLLEGE reserves the right to review and evaluate the performance of instructors and program content. ARTICLE IX STUDENT RECORDS The COLLEGE shall maintain records of registration and completion for all students registered in any course. These records shall be made available upon request to the COLLEGE representative, provided that such request is not in violation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, USCS 1232. ARTICLE X NON-DISCRIMINATION Both parties agree that neither shall discriminate on the basis of race, sex or religion, national origin or physical disability. Page 3 of 4 (ls)agr\yvcc.sc ARTICLE XI RIGHTS OF TERMINATION Upon written notice by either party, this contract shall be terminated as of the end of the academic year in which such notice of termination is served. (In the event of such tee inination, each party is liable for all obligations that may be outstanding and/or unsatisfied on a pro -rated basis as determined by the amount, terms, and nature of the balance.) ARTICLE XII INDEMNITY CLAUSE COLLEGE and YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT each agree to assume responsibility for any acts of their officers, agents, employees, and attorneys for which they would be deemed legally liable. This contract is entered into this day of L P .J , 1993. YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY Page 4 of 4 (ls)agr\yvcc.sc YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT By Gerald : eeson, Fire Chief 401 North Front Street Yakima, WA 98901/—(9.0 Date Signed: f ae