HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R24-38BE 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 Fire District 7 (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 Fire District 7 on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 141h day of May 2024, by
Council Member Sparks.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 14"' day of
May 2024.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 14"' day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
FJ& Se'Ver�,Ie-rk-Treasurer
Dave- Waggoner, Mr
R24-38 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Fire District 7
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R24-38 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for Fire District 7
FOR
RURALTHE
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 Rural Fire District 7
(hereinafter "the Fire District").
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
Fire District 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 Fire District boundary
description and map;
WHEREAS, the Fire District 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:
SERVICES
The City will furnish the following services to properties and residents 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:
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 Fire District 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 LVED 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 Fire District 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 Fire
District as specified in the Agreement, and as amended from time to time by agreement of
the parties. Any enlargement of the Fire District 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.
3. 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: $216,438.65.
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.
The City will furnish an annual written report to the Fire District, which will include the
number and type of incidents responded to within the Fire District by City personnel.
7. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the parties.
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 FIRE DISTRICT
By
Dave Waggoner, or