HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R25-36 RESOLUTION NO. R25-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES FOR
THE LAUREL URBAN FIRE SERVICES AREA.
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
Urban Fire Services Area ("LUFSA"), by and between the City of Laurel (hereinafter "the
City") and LUFSA, 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 LUFSA on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the loth day of June 2025, by
Council Member Banks.
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 101h day of June 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R25-36 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and LUFSA
AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES
FOR
TH'E: LAUREL DTI- F,.`,.N F'IR11' S.EIZVICE AREA (LUFSA)
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 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;
WHEREAS, 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 City:
a. fire protection and suppression;
b. fire prevention; and
C. fire investigations.
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 LUFSA.
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
LUFSA and be independently responsible for determining the cause, origin, and
circumstances of the same.
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The LUFSA agrees to cooperate with the City and the LVFD in the inspection of the
prof}erty to b: pro"'ected '111d, to cooperate In rec!"IC171g ttrC 1'lSks as may be Sug�oestecl fi-Orn
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2. SERVICE ARIA
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 LUFSA.
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 LUFSA.
5. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fees for providing services for this Agreement shall be:
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026: $113,006.59.
One-half of the said fees shall be paid on or before December 31, 2025. The remaining
one-half shall be paid on or before June 30, 2026.
6. ANNUAL REPORT
The City will furnish an annual written report to LUFSA, 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
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
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party to respond, with the other party's consent or objection, no less than thirty (30) days
betore the proposed ternunation.
1N WIr[NESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above
written.
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