HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8566 (Fire Protection Services Shared)RESOLUTION NO. 8566
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
AN AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF LARKSPUR
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael, does hereby authorize City Manager Pamela Nicolai to sign
an Automatic Aid Agreement for Fire Protection with the City of
Larkspur, copy of which is attached and by reference made a part
hereof.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly introduced and adopted at a Reaular meeting of the
City Council of said City on Mondav , the 18th
day of November , 1991, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: Cohen
JEADN-M- M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
ORICII'Al
AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 18th day of NOVEMBER , 1991, by and
between the City of Larkspur, a municipal corporation of the state of California, hereinafter referred
to as "LARKSPUR", and the City of San Rafael, a municipal corporation of the state of California,
hereinafter referred to as "SAN RAFAEL';
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to provide automatic response fire protection services to each
other under certain specified conditions:
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
Larkspur Services. Larkspur agrees to provide an automatic response, or mutual aid response
as requested, to reported Wildland Fires, Structure Fires, Medical Aids, and Fire Alarms in
target hazard areas, with one fire engine and a minimum of three firefighters to all areas of
San Rafael.
It is understood that the right of fire protection for Larkspur is and shall be paramount for its
personnel, equipment and materiel. In the event of any conflict or simultaneous need in
Larkspur and San Rafael, the needs of Larkspur for its own personnel, equipment and materiel
shall have priority over the needs of San Rafael.
2. San Rafael Services. San Rafael agrees to provide an automatic response, or mutual aid
response as requested, to reported Wildland Fires, Structure Fires, Medical Aids, and Fire
Alarms in target hazard areas, with one fire engine and a minimum of three firefighters or one
truck company with a minimum of three firefighters to all areas of Larkspur.
It is understood that the right of fire protection for San Rafael is and shall be paramount for
its personnel, equipment and materiel. In the event of any conflict or simultaneous need in
San Rafael and Larkspur, the needs of San Rafael for its own personnel, equipment and
materiel shall have priority over the needs of Larkspur.
3. Liabilitv. This agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an agreement for the
benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any right of action
hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
4. Insurance Coverage. Larkspur and San Rafael shall provide workers compensation insurance
as required by the State of California for industrial injury or illness through insurance or self-
insurance, including coverage for its employees when loaned to the other agency. Larkspur
and San Rafael shall provide property insurance against all risks of loss to its own facilities,
vehicles, and equipment, regardless of where used. Each city will provide insurance limits no
less than:
A. General Liabilitv: One million (1,000,000) dollars per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury and property damage.
B. Automobile Liabilitv: One million (1,000,000) dollars per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
CORY,
The above insurance coverage shall be provided through either insurance or self-insurance.
Hold Harmless: City of Larkspur shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of San Rafael and
its officers, officials, employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses
including attorney fees arising out of an incident or condition in Larkspur, caused in whole
or part by any negligent act or admission of Larkspur, its officers, officials, or employees or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by Larkspur, except where caused by the act of
negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the city of San Rafael.
Hold Harmless: City of San Rafael shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of San Rafael
and its officers, officials, employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses including attorney fees arising out of an incident or condition in Larkspur, caused
in whole or part by any negligent act or admission of Larkspur, its officers, officials, or
employees or anyone directly or indirectly employed by Larkspur, except where caused by the
act of negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the city of Larkspur.
6. Term. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one year commencing from the date
first herein above written. This agreement and all obligation hereunder shall be automatically
extended for additional one-year periods after the initial term of this agreement, and this
agreement and said obligations shall be in full force and effect during said one-year periods
until either party shall terminate this agreement pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 9
herein.
Operational Princioles. Each agency shall utilize the Incident Command System for managing
emergency incidents. Each agency shall cancel or release the other's resources at the earliest
possible time to resume normal services.
8. Training. The Agencies' fire departments will meet at mutually agreed locations at least once
every six (6) months per shift for cross training to develop and maintain a high level of
proficiency.
9. Termination. This agreement may be terminated without cause by either party upon giving
the other written notice thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such termination. Any
such notice shall be given personally or by posting through certified United States mail and
address, in the case of Larkspur, to:
and in the case of San Rafael, to:
City Manager
City of Larkspur
P. O. Box 585
Larkspur, CA 94939
City Manager
City of San Rafael
P. O. Box 151560
San Rafael, CA 94915-1560
10. Amendment. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No modification or
amendment of this agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and executed by all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands the day and year first herein above
written.
CITY OF LARKSPUR
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City Manager
Attest:
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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City Man er
Attest:
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