HomeMy WebLinkAbout15- Montana State University and City of Bozeman to Provide Safety Protection Services in the Area served by Fire Station 2FISCAL YEAR 2016 SERVICE AGREEMENT z`t"'Vsl
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this A'Bt day of., t4, 2015
by and between MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Bozeman, Montana, hereinafter referred to
as "MSU" and the CITY OF BOZEMAN, Bozeman, Montana, hereinafter referred to as "CITY".
WHEREAS, in accordance with the previously accepted recommendations, it is in the
interest and the intent of MSU to provide support for the employment of additional CITY
firefighting personnel so that Fire Station No. 2 can be operated on a full-time basis which will
enhance the level of fire safety for MSU; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-11-101 et seq., MCA provides that one or more public entities
may agree to participate in the provision of any service;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to provide safety protection services in
the area served by Fire Station No. 2.
2. Duration. The term of this agreement shall be from July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016. This agreement shall expire on June 30, 2016, unless extended by mutual
written agreement of -the parties. This agreement may be extended by the mutual
consent of both parties for one (1) year at a time.
3. Safety Services. The CITY will continue to employ sufficient personnel to operate
Station No. 2 in such a manner as to provide service to its first call area on a full-time
basis.
Personnel at Station No. 2 will:
a. Provide fire protection, emergency medical, and hazardous materials
response services;
b. Upon reasonable request of MSU, provide Uniform Fire Code inspections
and other fire prevention activities, including staff training, escape routes,
drill procedures, facility and equipment recommendations, facility pre-
planning tours and similar activities on campus; and
c. Prior to the fall opening of the MSU Residence Halls, cooperate with MSU
personnel in the annual Fire Safety and Evacuation Training Seminar for all
residence life personnel.
4. Payment. During the term of this agreement, MSU and the City shall contribute
equally to the cost of wages, benefits and retirement contributions for those
personnel operating Station No. 2, as well as toward the costs of utilities and capital
improvements, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. Payment for MSU's FY 2016 contribution in the amount of $164,939.25
shall be paid to the City of Bozeman by November 30, 2015.
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5. Renewal. To accommodate a timely renewal of this agreement, on or before April 1,
2016, the CITY shall submit to MSU a Fiscal Year 2016 OPERATIONS COST
PROPOSAL for Station No. 2.
6. Termination. The parties may terminate this agreement prior to its June 30, 2016
expiration by mutual agreement in writing.
7. Indemnification. Montana State University agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and
defend the CITY and its officers, agents and employees against any and all actions,
suits, claims, demands, costs, judgments, expenses (including reasonable attorney's
fees), and liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted by a person,
persons, property, business or any other entity, arising out of or resulting from or in
connection with the performance of this agreement, provided however, that such
claims, damages, losses and expenses are caused by the negligent acts, intentional
tortious acts, errors or omissions of MSU, its employees, agents, or assigns.
8. Separate Legal Entity; Administration. There shall be no separate legal entity
created as a consequence of this agreement. Administration of this agreement will
be the responsibility of the Bozeman Fire Department.
9. Property. This agreement does not contemplate the acquisition of real or personal
property.
10. Headings. The section headings contained herein are for convenience and
reference and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this
agreement.
11. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties. No alterations, modification or additions to this agreement shall be binding
unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties. No covenant, term or addition to
this agreement shall be deemed waived by either party unless such waiver shall be
reduced to writing and signed by the parties.
12. Amendments. The terms and conditions of this agreement may not be modified or
amended except by an instrument in writing executed by each of the parties hereto.
No oral modification shall be enforceable.
13. Severability. If any portion of this agreement is declared invalid, it is the parties'
intent that the remaining portions of the agreement be given effect without the invalid
portion, so long as the intent and the payment for services under the agreement are
not thereby affected.
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14. Recordation. MSU shall file this agreement with the Gallatin County Clerk and
Recorder and the Montana Secretary of State as required by M.C.A. 7-11-07. Costs
of recording shall be the responsibility of MSU.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this agreement on the
date first above written.
Robert V. Lashaway, A VP Universi ervices
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Chris Kukulski, City Manager
CITY OF BOZEMAN
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CITY OF BOZEMAN • FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1230 • Bozeman, Montana • 59771-1230
Phone (406) 582-2350 • Fax (406) 582-2355 • TDD (406) 582-2301
April 29, 2015
Robert V. Lashaway
AVP University Services
P.O. Box 172760
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana 59717
Dear Mr. Lashaway:
The City of Bozeman is proposing that the current agreement between the City and Montana
State University for fire protection services be extended for another fiscal year, pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 2 and 5 of the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Safety Services dated October
2014.(attached) The following updates reflect the City's cost of wages, benefits and retirement
contributions, utilities, and capital, and are attached as a proposed updated version of Exhibit A to
the Interlocal agreement.
As we now have Battalion Chiefs that assist in managing the day to day business of our stations
as well as they directly interact with calls at the University, we have included a portion of their
costs in this year's request for the first time.
Our agreement focuses on fire protection, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response
services for the many residents, employees, and visitors on campus. This program also includes
Uniform Fire Code inspections and pre -fire planning surveys throughout each building on campus.
Additionally, we have continued to upgrade our hazardous materials response capability by
securing ongoing federal equipment and training grants.
If you have any questions regarding our contract renewal, please contact me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
Jason Shrauger
Fire Chief, Bozeman Fire Department
cc: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Anna Rosenberry, Director of Finance
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EXHIBIT A
FY 2016 COST OF SERVICES
1. Wages, Benefits and Retirement
Personnel base salary/month
Battalion Chief
Captain
First Class
Confirmed
(Average monthly base salary: $5,598)
$ 7,030
$ 5,788
$ 5,039
$ 4,537
Total annual base salary ($5,598 x 4 firefighters x 12 months): $ 268,728
Benefits, Retirement contribution, Health Insurance (29%) $ 77,931
Subtotal cost of wages, retirement, and benefits: $346,659
2. Building / Capital Costs
Building Maintenance $ 6,550
Utilities, Phones, Data, Radios, Mobile Data Terminals $ 12,525
Subtotal Building / Capital $ 19,075
SUBTOTAL (wages and building/capital) $272,079
6% administrative fee $ 21,944
GRAND TOTAL $387,734
MSU's 50% share: $193,839
Cost split for FY16 and FY17 $28,899.75
Total payment requested from MSU $164,939.25
Approved for FY 16: J
MSU Facilities Services " f / $ 82,469.25
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MSU Auxiliary Services` -" CV(/til�'U $ 82,469.63
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