HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R25-83 RESOLUTION NO. R25-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LAUREL AND YELLOWSTONE COUNTY FOR GIS SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel desires to create, maintain and utilize a comprehensive
computerized GIS map database of all land existing within the external boundaries of the of the
City of Laurel; and
WHEREAS, Yellowstone County is presently hosting the City of Laurel's GIS
information on its GIS map database; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel desires to continue to update, improve and utilize its
GIS data on the Yellowstone County GIS map database; and
WHEREAS, Yellowstone County has set fees and terms as contained in the
Memorandum of Understanding, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana,that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Agreement with Yellowstone County for the
year 2025.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23`d day of September, 2025
by Council Member Canape.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
23`d day of September, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23`d day of September, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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R25-83 Approve GIS Memorandum of Understanding
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R25-83 Approve GIS Memorandum of Understanding
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SHARING OF
GIS DATA AND SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding for Sharing of GIS Data and Services (Agreement)
is entered into between YELLOWSTONE COUNTY (COUNTY) and the CITY OF LAUREL
(CITY) on this day of 12025.
WHEREAS, CITY and COUNTY desire to continue to develop, share and integrate
geographic information systems (GIS) data and services to improve the planning and management
processes of CITY and COUNTY departments and infrastructure, including dispatch operations
of the 911 Center.
THEREFORE, this Agreement sets forth the following terms pursuant to which CITY
and COUNTY shall agree:
1. Term. This Agreement shall begin on the date the Resolution approving the Agreement is
passed by the Laurel City Council and shall last for three calendar years. The parties may
mutually agree, in writing, to terminate this deal at any time. Further, either party may
terminate this Agreement unilaterally with written notice of at least 90 days.
2. Compensation. In exchange for the services stated in this Agreement to be performed by
COUNTY, CITY agrees to pay COUNTY $4,000 for the first year of the contract. The
amount of compensation paid by CITY to COUNTY shall increase 4% each year. The
payments shall be made annually, at the start of each year of the contract. If the contract is
terminated mid-year, CITY shall pay COUNTY the pro rata compensation for the partial
year.
3. Duties. For the above compensation, COUNTY shall provide CITY with access to digital
mapping and tabular data of the City of Laurel and the Laurel Planning Jurisdiction.
COUNTY will maintain established and updated GIS data for the aforementioned area.
CITY will provide updated information to be included in the GIS system on an as-needed
basis.
COUNTY will make every effort to produce information in a format that will allow CITY
to print maps on its equipment. If this is not feasible, standard charges for hard copy maps
printed by COUNTY will apply.
While it is believed that the data supplied by both parties is the most current and accurate
available, neither CITY nor COUNTY make any warranties or representations as to the
accuracy or the completeness of the information.
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All information and data in any format developed by and for GIS pursuant to this
agreement, at the discretion of COUNTY and CITY, will remain proprietary information
belonging to CITY and COUNTY.
4. Authorized Representatives. The parties appoint the following authorized representative to
receive notices and to provide direct communication between the parties:
For CITY: For COUNTY:
PO Box 10 Yellowstone County GIS
Laurel,MT 59044 217 N. 271h Street
Attn: Mayor Billings, MT 59101
Attn: GIS Manager
5. No Creation of Entity, Hold Harmless. This Agreement shall not be construed to create,
either expressly or by implication, the relationship of agency or partnership between CITY
and COUNTY. Neither CITY nor COUNTY is authorized to act on behalf of the other in
any manner in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement, and neither shall be liable
for the acts, errors, or omissions of the other entered into, committed or performed with
respect to or in the performance of this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and
hold the other party harmless against any claims arising from the acts errors or omissions
of its employees or agents.
6. Governing; Law Informal Dispute Resolution, Venue. This Agreement shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Montana. Should a dispute
arise regarding the terms of this Agreement, the parties shall first enter into good faith
discussions in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Should the dispute result in litigation, the
parties agree that proper venue lies in the Montana 13`h Judicial District Court.
7. Entire Agreement and Revocation of Prior Agreements. This Agreement embodies the
entire understanding between CITY and COUNTY with respect to the specific subject
matter hereof, and no prior oral or written representation shall serve to modify or amend
this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified except by action of both governing
bodies.
The parties hereby state and represent that the 2005 GIS Interlocal Agreement between
CITY and COUNTY is hereby rescinded and revoked upon execution of this Agreement.
8. Authorized Signatures. The parties represent and agree that the persons signing this
Agreement have authorization to bind their respective governmental entities to the terms
of the Agreement.
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Passed and Adopted on this day of Passed and Adopted on this day of
2025 September 2025
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CITY OF LAUREL,MONTANA
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA
Mark Morse City Mayor
Yellowstone County Board Chair
Mike Waters
Yellowstone County Commissioner
Chris White
Yellowstone County Commissioner
Attest: Attest-
Jeff Martin Atyau lerk
Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder
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