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Home My WebLink About5.829 Original Contract . , 5. 9,;( q Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Fire Service Technical Rescue Training and Response THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.3, (the "District") and the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, (the "City"). WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 may be called upon to technical rescue incidents such as confined space rescues, high and low angle rope rescues, trench rescues, structure collapse rescues and swiftwater rescues: and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 want to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their technical rescue training and response through a regional delivery system; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 desire to functionally consolidate the technical rescue training and response capabilities of their fire departments in order to increase participation in operations and technician-level technical rescue training; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 desire to establish a team of certified personnel who are able to respond both locally and regionally in response to technical rescue incidents; and, WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 are authorized, pursuant to Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington, to enter into interiocal cooperation agreements which allow the District and the City to cooperate with each other to provide high quality services to the public in the most efficient manner possible. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County Fire District No.3 hereto agree as follows: I. DEFINITIONS 1.1 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply throughout this Agreement. 1. City: The municipality of Port Angeles. 2. City Fire Department: The Port Angeles Fire Department. 3. City Personnel: Employees of the City of Port Angeles working within the Port Angeles Fire Department. 4. District: Clallam County Fire Protection District No.3. 5. District Personnel: Employees of Clallam County Fire Protection District No.3 working within Clallam County Fire Protection District No.3. 6. Firefighter/EMS personnel: Full-time, compensated employees, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics. 1 7. VolunteerlPart-Paid personnel: Personnel either in a support or active role being reimbursed for expenses. 8. Technical rescue: Technician-level response to emergency operations dealing with confined spaces, trenches, high and low angle rope rescue situations, structure collapses and swiftwater rescues. 9. Insurance: The term "insurance" as used in this agreement means either valid insurance offered and sold by a commercial insurance company or carrier approved to do business in the State of Washington by the Washington State Insurance Commissioner or valid self-insurance through a self-insurance pooling organization approved for operation in the State of Washington by the Washington State Risk Manager or any combination of valid commercial insurance and self-insurance pooling if both are approved for sale and/or operation in the State of Washington. II. SERVICES PROVIDED 2.1 District responsibilities under this agreement. The District agrees to direct and manage the regional technical rescue training for the service area covering the District and the corporate limits of the City of Port Angeles. The District agrees to provide the budget appropriations necessary to fund the District portion of technical rescue training and response. 2.1.1 The District shall provide those services necessary to direct, control and support training for technical rescue, including: trench rescue, high and low angle rope rescue, confined space rescue, structural collapse rescue and swiftwater rescue. Any major change in these services from the level currently being proposed at the execution of this agreement shall be based upon mutual agreement. 2.1.2 The District shall provide those services that are reasonably necessary for technical rescue administrative functions, including budget development, financial management and scheduling. Any financial obligations to the City shall be approved by the City prior to implementation. 2.1.3 The District shall be responsible for and shall continue to provide accounting, payroll and human resources support for District personnel. 2.1.4 The District shall provide, maintain, and replace as necessary all facilities, vehicles, stations, equipment, gear, uniforms and apparatus (collectively referred to herein as "Apparatus") currently assigned to the District. 2.2 City responsibilities under this agreement.. The City agrees to provide the budget appropriations necessary to fund the City Fire Department portion of technical rescue training and response. 2.2.1 The City shall be responsible for and shall continue to provide accounting, payroll and human resources support for City Fire Department personnel. 2 .' . I' 2.2.1 The City shall provide, maintain, and replace as necessary all facilities, vehicles, stations, equipment, gear, uniforms and apparatus (collectively referred to herein as "Apparatus") currently assigned to the City Fire Department. 2.3 Services provided jointly. It is the intent of the parties to jointly provide technical rescue emergency services through the integration of current separate operations. III. EMPLOYMENT 3.1 Employment. City Personnel shall be and remain employees of the City and shall be afforded the rights and benefits, and shall be subject to the obligations of, the City's personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements. District Personnel shall be and remain employees of the District and shall be afforded the rights and benefits, and shall be subject to the obligations of, the District's personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements. 3.2 Supervision. Personnel shall be supervised and be under the direction and control of the senior officer present during the performance of their duties at a technical rescue emergency response scene. IV. OUTSTANDING ISSUES 4.1 Renegotiations. It is recognized by the parties that there may be circumstances beyond the control ofthe City and the District that could impact the City and/or the District. In the event of adverse financial impacts to the City or District during the terms of this agreement, the parties agree to fairly and equitably renegotiate the provisions of this Agreement. V. HOLD IlARMLESS 5.1 Hold harmless. Each party to this agreement agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless every other party from and against all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses, including attorney fees occurring, arising or resulting from the party's acts or omissions in rendering assistance pursuant to this Agreement, provided that nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit either party to this Agreement from seeking damages from any individual or entity which may have been responsible for the emergency conditions for which mutual aid was requested. VI. DURATION 6.1 Term. This duration of this Agreement shall be for one year. However, the Agreement shall be automatically continued from year to year unless terminated as provided below. 6.2 Modification/Review. This agreement may be modified by mutual agreement of all parties hereto, and shall be reviewed no less that every five years, with any modifications executed in the same manner as this agreement. " .) ~. . \ 6.3 Termination. Either party can terminate this Agreement by providing a letter of intent to terminate with not less than sixty-days (60) notice prior to the termination date. Said letter shall be sent to the Chief and governing body of the affected jurisdiction. VII. INSURANCE 7.1 Insurance. Each party shall provide and maintain property and liability insurance coverage for operations, facilities, equipment, and personnel of its fire service in the same amount and with the same coverages as existing on the date of this Agreement. Each party shall furnish to the other party appropriate documentation showing that such coverage is in effect. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS 8.1 Entire Agreement. The entire agreement between the parties hereto is contained in this Agreement and the exhibits hereto; and this Agreement supersedes all of their previous understandings and agreements, written and oral, with respect to this transaction. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument executed by the parties subsequent to the date hereof. 8.2 Supplemental Agreements. This agreement is non-exclusive. Any party hereto may negotiate any other operational agreement. CLALLAM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.3 By: ~c.f~~ B~? /N~ Richard outs, Commissioner $-3-()7 Date ~ 6-3 -01 Date By: ~~pa;? ~e .5- - 3 -07 Date Attest: 4 ~ ~ . , CITY OF PORT ANGELES By: ~ /. ~/~rfl?l<Wr, ~ Karen A. Rogers, ayor ~~e~ Attest: '5 -- c?ltJ ~~&J? Date bl t~~ Be on, Ci Clerk 3-~-t.Y7 Date J ~:2/ - &7 Date 5