HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R23-39RESOLUTION NO. R23-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for the Laurel
Airport Authority, by and between the City of Laurel and the Laurel Airport Authority
(hereinafter "the Agreement for Provision of Fire Services"), a copy attached hereto and
incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
for Provision of Fire Services for the Laurel Airport Authority on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of June, 2023, by
Council Member Wheeler.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 13th day of
June, 2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 13`' day of June, 2023.
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CITY OF LAUREL
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R23-39 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Laurel Airport Authority
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R23-39 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Laurel Airport Authority
AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES
FOR
THE LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1" day of July, 2023, by and between the
City of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "the City") and the Laurel Airport
Authority (hereinafter "the Laurel Airport Authority").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City maintains the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (hereinafter "the LVFD")
and is willing to provide fire protection, prevention, and investigation services to properties within the
Laurel Airport Authority at the same level as such services are provided to properties within the limits
of the City, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter provided;
WHEREAS, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is the Laurel Airport
Authority boundary description and map;
WHEREAS, the Laurel Airport Authority desires to obtain the said fire services from the City
by entering into a contract with the City for such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. SERVICES
The City will furnish the following services to properties and residents within the Laurel
Airport Authority at the same level as such services are provided to properties and
residents within the limits of the Fire Districts served by the City:
a. fire protection and suppression;
b. fire prevention; and
C. fire investigations.
The City further agrees to provide grassland, rangeland, and timberland fire protection
services to properties located within the Laurel Airport Authority, at the same level as
such services are provided to properties and residents within the limits of the Fire
Districts served by the City.
It is mutually covenanted, agreed, and understood that the amount of equipment, the type
of equipment, the number of personnel dispatched, the manner of fighting the fire or
explosion, etc., shall be in the sole discretion of the City and its personnel.
It is further mutually covenanted, agreed, and understood that, in the event fire,
explosion, or emergency calls shall occur simultaneously in the Laurel Airport Authority
and within the City's municipal boundaries, the City shall have priority in using its
equipment and manpower to protect the City property first, and that protection of City
inhabitants and property shall have preference and priority over any call or demand of
the Laurel Airport Authority.
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It is further mutually covenanted, agreed, and understood that the Chief of the LVFD
shall conduct the investigation of all fires and/or explosions within the organized fire
district and be independently responsible for determining the cause, origin, and
circumstances of the same.
The Laurel Airport Authority agrees to cooperate with the City and the LVFD in the
inspection of the property to be protected and to cooperate in reducing fire risks as may
be suggested from time to time by LVFD personnel and/or the City and/or State Fire
Inspector.
SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the
Laurel Airport Authority as specified in the Agreement, and as amended from time to
time by agreement of the parties. Any enlargement of the Laurel Airport Authority will
not receive fire service unless approved in writing by the City. The hydrants and water
system used for fire suppression by the City will be the sole responsibility for
maintenance, care, and upkeep of the Laurel Airport Authority.
EFFECTIVE
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2023, and shall terminate on June 30, 2024,
subject to the provisions of Section 4.
RENEWAL AND EXTENSION
This Agreement may be renewed, with the terms and conditions of the renewal
Agreement to be as mutually agreed upon by the parties or, prior to expiration, this
agreement may be extended for one or more thirty -day period(s) to provide the parties
the opportunity to negotiate a new agreement. The parties may extend the agreement in
writing, accepted, and signed by both the City's Mayor and an authorized official/agent
of the Laurel Airport Authority.
CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fees for providing services for this Agreement shall be:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: $6,620.68
One-half of the said fees shall be paid on or before December 31, 2023. The remaining
one-half shall be paid on or before June 30, 2024.
ANNUAL REPORT
The City will furnish an annual written report to the Laurel Airport Authority, which will
include the number and type of incidents responded to within the Laurel Airport
Authority by City personnel.
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7. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the
parties.
8. TERMINATION
Termination of this Agreement occurs either 1) upon mutual agreement of the parties or
2) upon the termination date contemplated herein. If either party wishes to terminate this
Agreement before the termination date, such party shall give written notice to the other
party to respond, with the other party's consent or objection, no less than thirty (30) days
before the proposed termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF LAUREL
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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