HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R20-30RESOLUTION NO. R20-30
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LAUREL AND YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH,
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement between the City of Laurel and
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, relating to fire protection, a copy attached
hereto, be and the same is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and the City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of
Laurel are hereby given authority to execute said agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 9, 2020, by
Council Member Herr.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, this 9t" day of June 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 9`" day of June 2020.
CITY OF LA EL
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bethany Lv y Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to orm:
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R20-30 YBGR Fire Agreement 2020-2021
LIUREL FIREIEMS
215WEST 1STSTREET °LAUREL, IVIT°5QO44
OFFICE 406.628.4911 FAx406.628.2185
May 4, 2020
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Dear Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Chairperson,
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Laurel have discussed the
upcoming Fire district contracts and other services for the Rural Fire Districts and Fire Service
VVewould like tocontinue tooffer acontract with o2Y6increase from last year. The
increase is due to the rising inflation cost of expenses associated to the fire service. Such
increases are for fire apparatus, both new equipment and the maintenance and repair of existing
apparatus, personal protective equipment, fuel costs and equipment purchases to maintain a
highly effective service boour districts.
The proposed increase would beamfollows:
Contract
Year
Last
Contract
%
Increase/
Decrease
Annual
Payment
|fyour Board ofDirectors accepts this contract amount, the City of Laurel and the Laurel Fire
Department are requesting that the new contracts will be finalized and ready to be presented
to the City of Laurel Council by first the Council Workshop in June. If you feel that the new rate
isunjust mndwou|dUketonneatvvithnnyoa|fortheCityofLauna>K8ayorp|eooeconbautnneond
arrange adate and time otyour convenience tomeet.
Enclosed you will find the contract for the next year of service. Please sign and return to the
following by May 27, 2020.
Briftney Moorman
Council Secretary
P[>Box 1O
Laurel, Mt. 59044
Thank you for your support. If there is anything wecan doto help support the Fire District of
the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch please don't hesitate bocall us. Feel free hocontact me
with any questions or concerns.
Brent S.Peters
Fire Chief, Laurel Fire Department
bpetmne@|aureinnt.gov
408-628-4911
AGREEMENT FOR
YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1St day of July, 2020, by and between the
City of Laurel, Montana, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" and the Yellowstone
Boys and Girls Ranch, hereinafter referred to as the "Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City maintains a fire department and is willing to provide fire protection,
prevention, and investigation services to properties within the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch 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, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is the Yellowstone Boys
and Girls Ranch boundary description and map; and,
WHEREAS, the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch 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
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch 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;
C. fire investigations;
The City further agrees to provide grassland, rangeland, and timberland fire protection
services to properties located within the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
2. SERVICE AREA
Fire services will be provided to all properties located within the boundaries of the
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch as specified in the Agreement, and as amended from
time to time by agreement of the parties. Any enlargement of the Yellowstone Boys and
Girls Ranch 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 of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
3. EFFECTIVE
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2020, and shall terminate on June 30, 2021.
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 annual agreement. The parties may extend the
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agreement in writing that is accepted and signed by both the City's Mayor and an
authorized official/agent of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch.
5. CHARGES AND PAYMENTS
The fee for providing services for this Agreement shall be ten thousand two hundred
eighty seven dollars and twenty eight cents ($10,287.28). One-half of the said fees shall
be paid on or before December 31, 2020. The remaining one-half shall be paid on or
before June 30, 2021.
6. 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 Yellowstone
Boys and Girls Ranch from any claims for such injury or damage.
7. ANNUAL REPORT
The City will furnish an annual written report to Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch,
which will include the number and type of incidents, responded to within the
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch by City personnel.
8. MODIFICATION
This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except in writing executed by the
parties.
9. TERMINATION
Each party must give at least thirty (30) days written notice to the other party of the
cancellation of the said Agreement. Cancellation can only occur on the termination date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF LAURPL YELLOWSTO OYS AND GIRLS RANCH
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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