HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R18-33BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreements between the City of Laurel and the Laurel
Urban Fire Service Area ("LUFSA") relating to fire protection for the respective fiscal
years: 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, copies attached hereto, be and the same are
hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Laurel are
hereby given authority to execute said agreements on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a meeting of the City Council on June 19, 2018, by Council Member
Stokes
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 19th day
of June 2018.
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
Clerk -Treasurer
AS TO FORM:
Sam Paint
R18-33 Fire Protection Agreements: Laurel Urban Fire Service Area ("LUFSA")
AGREEMENT FOR
LAUREL URBAN FIRE SERVICE AREA (LUFSA) FIRE SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1' day.of July, 2018, by and between
the City of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and the
Laurel Urban Fire Service Area, hereinafter referred to as the "LUFSA".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City maintains a fire department 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; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA has been duly and properly created by the Board of County
Commissioners of Yellowstone County pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7-33-2401 through
7-33-2404, inclusive, of the Montana Code Annotated; and,
WHEREAS, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is the LUFSA
boundary description and map; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA desires to obtain the said fire services from the City by entering
into a contract with the City for such services; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Yellowstone County has transferred
the management of the LUFSA to a Board of Trustees in accordance with Section 7-33-2403,
47.3
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:
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a. fire protection and suppression;
b. fire prevention;
C. fire investigations;
The City further agrees to provide grassland, rangeland, and timberland fire
protection services to properties located within the LUFSA. This fire protection
service will be financed under separate contracts between Yellowstone County and
the City of Laurel.
2. SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the
LUFSA as specified in the resolution of the Yellowstone County Commissioners
creating said LUFSA, 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.
3. ANNEXATION
In the event the City or its fire districts annex property located with the LUFSA
said properties will automatically be excluded from the LUFSA only at the
expiration of the contract term or at such time as this Agreement is otherwise
.terminated. Any properties within the LUFSA which are annexed into the City or
its fire districts will continue to be responsible for payments of charges to LUFSA,
attributable to the remainder of the contract period following the date of
annexation. On the beginning of the new Contract period annexed property will no
longer be required to pay charges for services provided through the LUFSA.
4. EFFECTIVE
This agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2018, and shall terminate on June 30,
2019.
5. RENEWAL
This Agreement may be renewed, with the terms and conditions of the renewal
Agreement to be as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fee for providing services for this Agreement shall be eighty-eight thousand
six hundred eighteen dollars and 61/100 ($88, 618.61). One-half of the said fee
shall be paid by Yellowstone County on behalf of the LUFSA, on or before
December 31, 2018. The remaining one-half shall be paid on or before June 30,
2019.
The parties understand and agree that the Yellowstone County Commissioners
shall annually establish, levy and collect an assessment against all structures
located within the LUFSA, sufficient to pay all charges against LUFSA under this
Agreement. These assessments shall be included on the annual property tax bills
processed by Yellowstone County and shall be collected in the same manner as
property taxes are collected.
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7. INDEMNIFICATION
The City will be liable for any injury to person or damage to property caused by
negligence of the City or its employees in performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. The City hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the LUFSA
from any claims for such injury or damage.
8. 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.
9. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed by this Agreement the day and year
first above written.
LAU�URB S A
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Trustee
Trustee
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
Bet y _La g , lerk/Treasurer
AGREEMENT FOR
LAUREL URBAN FIRE SERVICE AREA (LUFSA) FIRE SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this Pt day of July, 2018, by and between
the City of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and the
Laurel Urban Fire Service Area, hereinafter referred to as the "LUFSA".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City maintains a fire department 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; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA has been duly and properly created by the Board of County
Commissioners of Yellowstone County pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7-33-2401 through
7-33-2404, inclusive, of the Montana Code Annotated; and,
WHEREAS, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof; is the LUFSA
boundary description and map; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA desires to obtain the said fire services from the City by entering
into a contract with the City for such services; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Yellowstone County has transferred
the management of the LUFSA to a Board of Trustees in accordance with Section 7-33-2403,
MCA.
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:
1
a. fire protection and suppression;
b. fire prevention;
C. fire investigations;
The City further agrees to provide grassland, rangeland, and timberland fire
protection services to properties located within the LUFSA. This fire protection
service will be financed under separate contracts between Yellowstone County and
the City of Laurel.
2. SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the
LUFSA as specified in the resolution of the Yellowstone County Commissioners
creating said LUFSA, 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.
3. ANNEXATION
In the event the City or its fire districts annex property located with the LUFSA
said properties will automatically be excluded from the LUFSA only at the
expiration of the contract term or at such time as this Agreement is otherwise
terminated. Any properties within the LUFSA which are annexed into the City or
its fire districts will continue to be responsible for payments of charges to LUFSA,
attributable to the remainder of the contract period following the date of
annexation. On the beginning of the new Contract period annexed property will no
longer be required to pay charges for services provided through the LUFSA.
4. EFFECTIVE
This agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2019, and shall terminate on June 30,
2020.
5. RENEWAL
This Agreement may be renewed, with the terms and conditions of the renewal
Agreement to be as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fee for providing services for this Agreement shall be ninety one thousand two
hundred seventy seven dollars and 171100 ($91,277.17). One-half of the said fee
shall be paid by Yellowstone County on behalf of the LUFSA, on or before
December 31, 2019. The remaining one-half shall be paid on or before June 30,
2020.
The parties understand and agree that the Yellowstone County Commissioners
shall annually establish, levy and collect an assessment against all structures
located within the LUFSA, sufficient to pay all charges against LUFSA under this
Agreement. These assessments shall be included on the annual property tax bills
processed by Yellowstone County and shall be collected in the same manner as
property taxes are collected.
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7. INDEMNIFICATION
The City will be liable for any injury to person or damage to property caused by
negligence of the City or its employees in performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. The City hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the LUFSA
from any claims for such injury or damage.
8. 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.
9. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed by this Agreement the day and year
first above written.
LAURE S E AREA
Trustee
Trustee
CITY OF LAUREL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
AGREEMENT FOR
LAUREL URBAN FIRE SERVICE AREA (LUFSA) FIRE SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2018, by and between
the City of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and the
Laurel Urban Fire Service Area, hereinafter referred to as the "LUFSA".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City maintains a fire department 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; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA has been duly and properly created by the Board of County
Commissioners of Yellowstone County pursuant to the provisions of Sections 7-33-2401 through
7-33-2404, inclusive, of the Montana Code Annotated; and,
WHEREAS, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is the LUFSA
boundary description and map; and,
WHEREAS, the LUFSA desires to obtain the said fire services from the City by entering
into a contract with the City for such services; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Yellowstone County has transferred
the management of the LUFSA to a Board of Trustees in accordance with Section 7-33-2403,
MCA.
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:
1
a. fire protection and suppression;
b. fire prevention;
C. fire investigations;
The City further agrees to provide grassland, rangeland, and timberland fire
protection services to properties located within the LUFSA. This fire protection
service will be financed under separate contracts between Yellowstone County and
the City of Laurel.
2. SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the
LUFSA as specified in the resolution of the Yellowstone County Commissioners
creating said LUFSA, 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.
3. ANNEXATION
In the event the City or its fire districts annex property located with the LUFSA
said properties will automatically be excluded from the LUFSA only at the
expiration of the contract term or at such time as this Agreement is otherwise
terminated. Any properties within the LUFSA which are annexed into the City or
its fire districts will continue to be responsible for payments of charges to LUFSA,
attributable to the remainder of the contract period following the date of
annexation. On the beginning of the new Contract period annexed property will no
longer be required to pay charges for services provided through the LUFSA.
4. EFFECTIVE
This agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2020, and shall terminate on June 30,
2021.
5. RENEWAL
This Agreement may be renewed, with the terms and conditions of the renewal
Agreement to be as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fee for providing services for this Agreement shall be ninety four thousand
fifteen dollars and 49/100 ($94,015.49). One-half of the said fee shall be paid by
Yellowstone County on behalf of the LUFSA, on or before December 31, 2020.
The remaining one-half shall be paid on or before June 30, 2021.
The parties understand and agree that the Yellowstone County Commissioners
shall annually establish, levy and collect an assessment against all structures
located within the LUFSA, sufficient to pay all charges against LUFSA under this
Agreement. These assessments shall be included on the annual property tax bills
processed by Yellowstone County and shall be collected in the same manner as
property taxes are collected.
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7. INDEMNIFICATION
The City will be liable for any injury to person or damage to property caused by
negligence of the City or its employees in performance of its obligations under this
Agreement. The City hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the LUFSA
from any claims for such injury or damage.
8. 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.
9. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed by this Agreement the day and year
first above written.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Tfio-mas C. Nelson, Mayor
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Beth an v lerk/Treasurer
LAUREL' RB SE E AREA
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Trustee
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