HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-079 Range Use Agreement with Mill Creek Rifle Club, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-079
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RANGE USE
AGREEMENT WITH MILL CREEK RIFLE CLUB, INC., FOR USE OF RANGE
FACILITIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside, Missouri ("City") desires to secure access to qualified
firearms training facilities for use by its law enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, Mill Creek Rifle Club, Inc. ("Club"), a not-for-profit corporation, owns and
operates a shooting range facility located at 7215 Gardner Road,De Soto,Kansas, suitable for law
enforcement training; and
WHEREAS, the Club has agreed to allow the Riverside Police Department to use
designated portions of its facilities for scheduled training under the terms and conditions set forth
in the Range Use Agreement and Addendum; and
WHEREAS,the City finds it in the best interests of public safety and the effective operation
of its Police Department to approve the Range Use Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Riverside, Missouri, as follows:
THAT the Board of Aldermen hereby approves the Range Use Agreement and Addendum
between the City of Riverside and Mill Creek Rifle Club, Inc., substantially in the form attached
hereto,and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same and any related documents on
behalf of the City; and
FURTHER THAT the Mayor,the City Administrator,and other appropriate City officials
are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or convenient to
carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to execute and deliver for and on behalf
of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements, and other documents, as may be necessary or
convenient to perform all matters herein authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the Cty of Riverside, Missouri, the
3rd day of June 2025.
Mayor Kathleen L. Rose
ATTEST:
Robin Kincaid, City Clerk
Mill Creek Rifle Club
Range Use Agreement - Law Enforcement
This agreement is made and entered into this 3 day of Ju-el 6 ,2025,
by and between
(Riverside Police Department) herein referred to as the"Agency," and The Mill Creek Rifle Club,
Inc., a not-for profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the"Club," each party having been duly
organized and now existing under the laws of Kansas or Missouri.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Club is the owner of certain land and shooting facilities located at 7215 Gardner Rd.,
De Soto, KS 66018 in Johnson County,Kansas, hereinafter referred to as the"Facilities" and
commonly known as Mill Creek Rifle Club,a not-for-profit 501(c)(7)organization; and,
WHEREAS, the Agency desires to use a portion of the Facilities as a shooting range for scheduled
training and practice; and,
WHEREAS, the Club is agreeable to allowing the Agency to use a portion of the Facilities for
the above stated purpose, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement.
The parties agree as follows:
1. Facilities,The Club agrees to make available for use by the Agency that portion of the
Facilities identified as LEI on the diagram attached as Exhibit A to this agreement and
incorporated herein by reference. The club also agrees to make available the High Power Range
for use by the Agency subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
2. Term.,The term of this Agreement shall be for one year, commencing(March 20th), 2025, and
ending December 31, 2025. The parties agree that either party may unilaterally terminate this
agreement after giving 90 days prior written notice,with or without cause. This contract may be
subject to revision on the yearly anniversary date of this agreement at the request of either party.
The parties further agree that this Agreement shall automatically renew each year without action
by either party.
3. Agpncy Budgeted Funds,Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other language contained in
this Agreement, the Agency is obligated to pay monthly as may lawfully be made from funds
budgeted and approved for the purpose.The Agency agrees to notify the Club at the earliest
possible time of the non-availability of funds from which to make these payments. If funds
become unavailable,this Agreement is null and void.
4. Time of Facilities and Night Shooting.The Agency shall have use of Police Ranges Monday through
Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM. The Agency may enter the Facilities to prepare and set up before 7
AM, but not prior to 6:00 AM. No live fire training shall start until 7 Alvl. Agencies will be
responsible for coordinating range use on ranges used by multiple agencies. Dates for night
shooting must be approved by the Club and scheduled by an Agency point of contact (POC) to
be included on the Club calendar. The POC will contact the Club Range Officer (RO)and those
dates will be added to the member calendar to prevent scheduling conflicts. All night shooting
must be completed by 10:00 PM.
5. Sambaing. Agency agrees to provide to the Club a monthly schedule of intended use. Such
schedule can be provided at the start of each calendar year or monthly, fourteen days prior to the
start of each month in which Agency intends to use the facility. Prior notification must be given
to the Club RO of any schedule changes.
6. sigh Power Range(HPR).The HPR will be reserved for various agencies each Tuesday beginning at
8:00 AM and ending at 4:30 PM.If the HPR is not being used by law enforcement, it will be
available to Club members.The HPR is for rifle training only. Steel targets are not permitted on
the HPR. The 100-, 200-, or 300-yards firing lines may be used. Firing from any distance or
location farther than the 300-yard firing line is prohibited.
7. Member Use. It Is understood and agreed to by the parties that when the LE ranges or HPR are not
scheduled for use, or are scheduled but not used, such ranges shall be available for use by Club
members
8. Permission For Use of Property.It is also understood and agreed that the Agency is not allowed
to grant permission to other LE agencies or any other person or entity for use of any club
facilities; such permission can only be granted by the Club.
9. Fees. During the term of this agreement, the Agency agrees to pay the Club the sum of$200 per
day. Payment will be made monthly. By agreement of parties, fee changes may be renegotiated
at any time based on increased cost of maintenance and other operational changes.
10. Rangy Safety Rules and Steel Target Use Rules.Except for safety rules 1, 2, 3, 8,and 10,the
Agency shall abide by all Club safety rules, including the steel target use rules, which are
incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibits Band C. The Club will provide
copies of the Club safety rules and steel use rules to the Agency training coordinator. Agency
agrees to provide to all officers and employees who use the facilities copies of the Club safety
rules and steel use rules. Any deviation from the rules stated in Exhibits B and C shall require a
written variance received from the Club Board of Directors or Safety Director. Agency also
agrees to provide to the Club Safety Director any steel target use protocols developed by the
Agency for use at the Facilities.
11. Targets. The Agency shall be responsible for providing targets and target backers for Agency
use. Targets used by the Agency shall be positioned so that bullets pass through the targets into
the midpoint of the berms. If the Agency has the need to use targets other than the types specified
in the Mill Creek Rifle Club Range Rules or steel target use rules, such use shall be requested at
least 30 days prior to the intended use and shall require written approval from the Club Safety
Director. Shooting at vehicles so as to intentionally cause damage to such vehicles is only
allowed following written permission from the Club Board of Directors.
12. Clean Up The Agency shall be responsible for timely clean up and removal of used targets,
shotgun hulls,and other debris at the conclusion of each day's shooting. Empty brass may be left
on the range for pick-up by club members at the discretion of the Agency.
13. Maintenance,The Club will provide maintenance,to include mowing,tree trimming, and
impact area repairs; portable toilets; electrical service; portable office structures; and target
frames.
14. Access, Effective January 1, 2023,the former Law Enforcement Gate(marked on the property
map attached hereto as Exhibit A)will be permanently closed,and Agency will access the
Facilities property solely through the Membership Gate(also marked on Exhibit A).Access
will be per the following terms and conditions:
a. Prior to January 1,2023,the Club will provide Agency with electronic key cards that
open the membership gate.
b. Such cards will be issued specifically to individual named training officers employed by
the Agency. Assignment of such cards to such individuals will not confer any
membership privileges to that individual or the Agency.
c. The number of issued cards will be determined on an as-needed basis.
d. Such cards will be paid for by the Club and will remain the property of the Club for the
duration of any contractual relationship between the parties. Upon the termination of
any such contractual relationship the cards will be returned to the Club immediately.
e. Agency agrees that the loaning of such cards to other agencies or to persons not the
assigned named training officer is strictly prohibited.
f. The Club agrees to install and maintain at its expense an electronic card reader near
the current LE training ranges so that the membership gate can be opened from that
location.
g. Agency agrees to notify the Club immediately in the event any keycard is lost or
stolen.
15. Alteration to Property The Agency shall not make or cause any alterations,additions,or
improvements to Facilities without prior written consent of the Club. Any alterations,additions,
or improvements so made shall become part of the realty and belong to the Club upon their
installation.
16. insurance.The Agency shall maintain appropriate liability insurance, including workers
compensation insurance,to cover Agency personnel using any Club facility and shall provide the
Club with evidence of such coverage.The Club shall maintain appropriate liability insurance to
cover design or conditions of the premises and shall provide the Agency with evidence of such
coverage.
17. indemnity and Kansas Tort Claims Acts To the extent permitted by law, and subject to the
protections,limitations, or immunities afforded to the Agency by the Kansas Tort Claims Act,if
agency is covered by such Act,the Agency agrees to indemnity, protect, save,and hold the Club
ana its officers, al rectors, employees, ana members harmless from and against any and all loss,
damage, expense, and/or liability for injury or death of persons(collectively "claims")and/or
loss, damage to, or destruction of property belonging to the Club(collectively "claims")where
such claims result from or arise out of the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the
Agency, its officers, or employees.
18. Changes to Agreement, This agreement shall not be altered, amended, changed, or otherwise
modified except in writing signed by both parties hereto
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19. liming. Any notices, bills, payments, or correspondence required or permitted under this
agreement shall be made in writing and delivered personally or by United States mail postage
prepaid to the following address: M.C.R.C., P.O. BOX 860036, Shawnee, KS 66286-0036.
20. force Majeure,In the event the Facility is destroyed by fire,flood or other casualty or Act of God,
and is rendered unusable, this agreement shall be terminated, and all future training cancelled.
21. Choice of Law,This agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with laws of the State of Kansas.
22. Severability,All agreements,covenants,and clauses contained herein are severable,and in the
event that any of them shall be deemed or held to be unconstitutional,invalid, or
unenforceable,the remainder of this agreement shall be interpreted as if such unconstitutional,
invalid, or unenforceable agreements, clauses, and covenants were not contained herein.
23. Complete Agreement,"This agreement between the Agency and Club represents the entire
agreement between the Agency and the Club and supersedes all prior understandings and
promises, oral or written, by the parties pertaining to or in connection with this agreement.
24. Contact Informatiol,For questions, please contact the Club Range Officer Jennifer Gibson at
rangeofficer@millcreekrc.org or 913-485-5202 or call or contact Mike Borkon- President
MCRC at president@millcreekrc.org. The Agency POC is Detective Sergeant Doug
VanLeeuwen, 816-372-9141, dvanleeuwen@riversidemo.gov.
ADDENDUM TO RANGE USE AGREEMENT
This Addendum is made by and between Mill Creek Rifle Club, Inc.,a Kansas not-for-profit corporation
("Club"),and City of Riverside,Missouri("Agency").
WHEREAS,the Club and the Agency have entered into a Range Use Agreement for the Agency's use of
the Club's facilities located in De Soto, Kansas;and
WHEREAS,the parties wish to clarify certain provisions of the Agreement to address the Agency's legal
status and applicable immunities under Missouri law;
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,the parties agree as
follows:
1. Notwithstanding any provision in the Agreement to the contrary,nothing in the Agreement. including but
not limited to Section 17 (Indemnity and Kansas Tort Claims Act). shall be construed as a waiver of any
immunities, defenses, or limitations of liability afforded to the Agency by Missouri law. including but not
limited to sovereign immunity under Sections 537.600 to 537.650. RSMo. or any other applicable Missouri
statutes or common law doctrines.
2. The choice of Kansas law in Section 21 of the Agreement shall apply solely to the interpretation and
enforcement of the Agreement as it pertains to activities occurring on the Club's property located in Kansas.
This provision does not expand the jurisdiction of Kansas law over the Agency's internal operations.
3. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum. all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WI IEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Addendum h\ their duly authoriicd
representatives as of the date last ooritten below.
In witness hereof the parties hereto have caused this agreement to he executed by their duly
authori,ed representatives and made effective the day and year first written above.
MILL CREEK RIFLE CLUB. INC. mcrc,
Inc.
PO Box 344
Shaw nee Mission. KS 66201-0344
MILL CREEK RIFLE CLUB, INC. CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
By: By:
Name: Michael Borkon. Kathleeen I.. Rose
Title: President Mayor
Date: 6-16-2025 Dated: June 3, 2025
Attest:
Robin Kincaid
City Clerk
MIRMA
Nlissourn s Municipal Trust
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
Mill Creek Rifle Club, Inc.
PO Box 344
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0344
Certificate Holder ID # MCRCI01
INSURING COMPANY
MIRMA
Safety National Casualty Corporation
The Travelers Indemnity Company
Type of Insurance Perils Covered
General Liability Comprehensive
Auto Liability Comprehensive
Workers' Compensation Statutory
Property Special Form, EQ and Flood
(*Values to be determined at time of loss)
Description: Evidence of Coverage in Force.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSURED
City of Riverside, Missouri
As participants in Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management
Association
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, Missouri, 64150
POLICY NUMBER
Self -Insured
AGC4069347
KTXK-FAC-1802B40-3-25
Limit Per Occurrence
$1,000,000 (CSL BI/PD)
$1,000,000 (CSL BVPD)
EXPIRATION
7/ 1 /26
7/ 1 /26
7/ 1 /26
Deductible Per Occurrence
None
None
None
$1,000
Conditions: The Interest of any Additional Insured or Loss Payee with respect to liability or property coverage hereunder is included as if a
separate endorsement were attached here to the extent of their interest as of the date of loss subject to the limits of insurance set forth
Cancellation: Should any of the above -described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, the insurer affording coverage will endeavor to mail
30 days'. written notice to the Certificate Holder, but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the insurer affording
coverage, its agents, representatives or the issuer of this certificate.
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the Certificate Holder. This certificate does not amend, extend or alter the
coverage afforded by the policies listed above.
Date of Issuance: 5/15/2025
By:
Lockton Companies