HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-24 - Contract with City of GladstoneBILL NO. 84-24
ORDINANCE NO. 84-24
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF GLADSTONE, MISSOURI, AND THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI,
TO PROVIDE FOR A RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE OF FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL
AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MUTUAL PROTECTION OF THE PROPERTY AND LIVES
OF PERSONS IN THE TWO MUNICIPALITIES AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTTNG
THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside
does find and determine that in order to promote the health.,
safety and general welfare, comfort and convenience of the City
of Riverside, its- inhabitants and public generally, it is beneficial
to enter a reciprocal agreement between the City of Gladstone,
Missouri, and the City of Riverside, Missouri, respecting the
mutual exchange of fire fighting personnel. and equipment for the
mutual protection of the property and lives of persons in the
two municipalities; that a copy of said agreement is attached
hereto, marked exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. That the provisions of the agreement referred
to in Section 1 hereof are hereby approved and adopted by th.e
Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside and the Mayor and
the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said
agreement on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the provisions of this ordinace shall be in
full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board of
Aldermen and approval thereof by the Mayor.
PASSED THIS 17th day of July, 1984.
ATTEST:
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CITY LERK
MAYOR
APPROVED THTS 17th day of July, 1 4.
I~AY4R
AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "A"
BILL 84-36
THIS AGREEMENT was made by and between the CITY OF RIVERSIDE,
a municipal corporation, and the CITY OF GLADSTONE, a municipal corporation.
WITNESSETH:
THAT WHEREAS, the CITY OF RIVERSIDE and the CITY OF
GLADSTONE are neighboring political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the law to enter into a written contract
for such services to protect the members of the fire departments of said political
subdivisions in the matter of pensions and personal injuries and insurance services,
and to relieve the department heads from personal liability.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants
between said political subdivisions, it is agreed that:
1. The fire department of either of said political subdivisions may respond
to calls for help received from the fire chief or the subordinate officer in charge
of the fire department of the other party to this agreement; provided, however, that
response is to be given only when the fire department called on for aid is. not otherwise
occupied, and only when the services of the responding company can be spared with
a margin of safety; and provided, further, that the political subdivisions agree not
to call for help unless fire in the area is out of control and spreading, or unless another
fire has broken out and cannot be handled by the city.
2. The heads of the fire departments in the respective political subdivisions
shall be the sole judge of how much assistance is needed or can be furnished under
the circumstances of each particular case; and it is agreed that neither shall be liable
in any way to the other or its inhabitants or any other person, firm or corporation
for any failure to give the assistance asked.
3. The political subdivision which calls for aid shall not be liable for
any personal injury, death, or property damage occuring to the answering political
subdivision, or any officer or employee thereof.
4. It is recognized that the interests herein are mutual and the contract
is entered into for the common good of the general public of both political subdivisions,
and for a strictly governmental purpose.
5. This agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date
hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day and year below written.
Executed this tl~ day of _~__- 1984.
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Bv: v
AYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Executed this 2 ~ day of
1984.
CITY OF GLADSTONE, MISSOURI
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ting City Manager
ATTEST:
~~ ~ Elie
Cit Clerk