HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R25-35 RESOLUTION NO. R25-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES FOR
THE YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH.
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
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (hereinafter "YBGR'), by and between the City of Laurel
(hereinafter "the City") and YBGR, 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 with YBRG on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the loth day of June 2025, by
Council Member Canape.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the loth day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 1 Oth day of June 2025.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R25-35 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and YBGR
AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES
FOR
T IIE YELLO`dVSTONE, BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1"day of July, 2025, by and between the City
of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation(hereinafter"the City") and the Yellowstone Boys and Girls
Ranch (hereinafter"YBGR").
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 YBGR
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 YBGR's boundary
description and map;
WHEREAS,YBGR 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 YBGR 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 propets.,located within YBGR,at the same level as such services are provided-- - -
to properties and reiidents withia.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 evRt fire, explosion,
or emergency calls shall occur simultaneously in YBGR and within therCity'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 YBGR.
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It is further mutually covenanted, agreed, and understood that the Fire Marshall 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.
YBGR 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 YBGR as
specified in the Agreement, and as amended from time to time by agreement of the parties.
Any enlargement of YBGR 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 YBGR.
3. EFFECTIVE
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2025, and shall terminate on June 30, 2026,
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 YBGR.
5. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fees for providing services for this Agreement shall be:
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026: $13,640.94
One-half of the said fees shall be paid on or before December 31, 2025. Tl)e remaining
one-half shall,be paid on or before June-30, 2026.
6. ANNUAL REPORT
The City will furnish an annual written report to YBGR, which will include the number
and type of incidents responded to within YBGR 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 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.
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