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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 Urban Fire Service Area
(LUFSA)(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 Urban Fire Service Area (LUFSA)on behalf of the
City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of April 2024, by
Council Member Wheeler.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 23rd day of
April 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 23rd day of April 2024.
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CITY OF LAUREL
Dave Waggone , Mayor
R24-28 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Laurel Urban Fire Service Area (LUFSA)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R24-28 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Laurel Urban Fire Service Area (LUFSA)
Dear Fire District 0BAChairperson,
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Laurel have discussed the upcoming Fire
District contracts and other services for the Rural Fire Districts and Fire Service Areas.
We would like to continue to offer you a contract with a 10% increase from last year. This
increase is a result of the rising costs of expenses associated with the Fire Service. These include
five apparatus - both new equipment and the maintenance and repair ofexisting apparatus,
personal protective equipment, fuel costs and equipment purchase to maintain and provide
highly effective fire services for our districts.
The proposed increase would beasfollows:
Contract
Last
FT
Increase/
Last
Annual
Year
Contract
Decrease
contract
Payment
2024-2025
$102,733.26
x 1 0.10F$10,273.33
+
$102,733.26
$113.006.59
Enclosed,you will find the contract for the next year of service. If your Board of Directors
accepts this contract amount, please sign and return tothe following byApril 30, 2024:
8httneyHaraha|
Council Administrative Assistant,
POBox 10
Laurel, MT 59044
The City of Laurel and the Laurel Fire Department are requesting that the new contracts be
finalized and ready, to be presented to the City of Laurel Council before the end of the fiscal
year. Ifyou feel that the new rate bunjust ondvvou|d|iketonneetvxithmoyselfortheCityof
Laurel Mayor, please contact me and arrange a date and time at your convenience to meet.
Thank you for your support. if there banything mmcan doto help support the Laurel Urban
Fire Service Area, please don't hesitate to call us. Feel free to contact me with any questions or
]VVHopper
Fire Chief, Laurel Fire Department
AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION
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THE LAUREL URBAN 4.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1St day of July, 2024, by and between the City
of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "the City") and the Laurel Urban Fire Service
Area (hereinafter "the LUFSA").
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
LUFSA at the same level as such services are provided to properties within the limits of the City, upon
the terms and conditions hereinafter provided;
WBEREAS, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is the LUFSA boundary
description and map;
WHEREAS, the LUFSA 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 LUFSA
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 Fire District, 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 LUFSA 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 Fire District.
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 LUFSA and
be independently responsible for determining the cause, origin, and circumstances of the
same.
The LUFSA 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.
2. SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the LUFSA
as specified in the Agreement, and as amended from time to time by agreement of the
parties. Any enlargement of the LUFSA 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 Fire District.
EFFECTIVE
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2024, and shall terminate on June 30, 2025,
subject to the provisions of Section 4.
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 Fire District.
5. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fees for providing services for this Agreement shall be:
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025: $113,006.59.
One-half of the said fees shall be paid on or before December 31, 2024. The remaining
one-half shall be paid on or before June 30, 2025.
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The City will fiirnish an annual written report to the Fire District, which will include the
number and type of incidents responded to within the LUFSA by City personnel.
7. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the parties.
8. TERMINATION
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Termination of this Agreement occurs either 1) upon mutual agreement of the par -ties 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
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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