HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2001.03.21 - 26458March 22, 2001
REPORT (MISC . #01079)
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, THOMAS A. LAW, CHAIRPERSON
RE: MR #01079 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT — CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH
SERVCIES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF
ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed MR #01079 on March 14, 2001, recommendations
the resolution be adopted:
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL C0 2E z,,,,..)
Personnel Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman, Buckley and Gregory absent
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01079 March 8, 2001
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, DAVID L. MOFFIT, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT -CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION
AGENT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Department to enter into
contractual agreements for the purpose of Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the Charter Township of Commerce, the
Sheriff's Department has been requested to dispatch fire calls for the
Commerce Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98013 established dispatch
rates through the year 2003; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department, along with the Department of
Management & Budget, is recommending the attached contract for
dispatching services at a flat rate of $28,000 per year for this
agreement, and to negotiate a new three year agreement when all the
other Fire Dispatch Agreements expire on 3/31/2002 between the County
of Oakland and Charter Township of Commerce; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting the creation of one (1) Sheriff
Communication Agent position in the Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the majority of the cost of this position is covered by
the contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached Fire Dispatch Agreement with Charter Township of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) GF/GP Sheriff Communication
Agent position be added to the Communications Unit, Technical Services
Division, of the Sheriff's Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously with Coleman and McPherson absent.
Total
Charge per contract for Dispatch Services
Total revenue generated by additional contracts
M.R. #01--- Commerce Township Fire
Total Revenue Increase
Revenue balance from M.R. #00192
Total
Cost for one (1) additional Communication Agent:
Schedule A
Sheriff Department
Communications Agent
Additional Patrol
Municipality
M.R. #00308
M.R. #00292
M.R. #00310
M.R. #00309
M.R. #00337
Contracts added in 2000
Rochester Hills (Patrol)
Rochester Hills (Patrol)
Springfield Twp. (Patrol)
Oxford Twp. (Patrol)
Oakland Twp. (Patrol)
Number of Additional Contracts
5
$4,323
$21,615
$28,000
$49,615
$19,676
$69,291
Salary @ 1 year step
Fringes @ 40%
Sub-total
Operating costs
Total
$29,719
11,888
$41,607
1,000
$42,607 $42,607
Balance $26,684
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001 -2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
This Agreement is made and entered into between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a
Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph
Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "COUNTY"), and The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
COMMERCE, a Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, located within Oakland
County, whose address is 2840 Fisher Avenue, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390 (the
"TOWNSHIP"). In this Agreement, the COUNTY shall be represented by the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF, in his official capacity as a Michigan Constitutional Officer, whose address is
1201 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "SHERIFF"). In this Agreement,
whenever the COUNTY and the SHERIFF are intended to be referred to jointly, they shall
collectively be referred to as the "OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT" ("O.C.S.D.")
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP is authorized by law to provide fire protection service for
residents of the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide effective fire protection services for it -
TOWNSHIP must also provide for TOWNSHIP Fire Department comm n —•
functions; and
WHEREAS, the 0.C.S.D. provides police
the capability to provide fire dispatch but, ah-
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2. For all purposes and as —.1c this Agreement, the words and expressions
listed below, whether use singular or plural, within or without quotation mark
possessive or nonpossessIve, shall be defined, read, and interpreted as follows:
a. "FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE" shall be defined to include: any emerger
emergency telephone call or notice, of any kind, received by the 0.0
2001-2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKL
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
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requests, requires or, in the sole judgment of the 0.C.S.D. or a COUNTY
AGENT, appears to request or require the presence, attention, or services of any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL to address, respond, or attend to any issue,
event, or circumstance involving public health or safety, an accident, an
accidental injury, the protection of property, or any emergency (including, but not
limited to medical, fire, and/or health), which results in any 0.C.S.D. or COUNTY
AGENT radio communication, or any attempted radio communication to any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL.
b. "TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL" shall be defined to include: all uniformed, non-
uniformed, civilian, command, volunteer, administrative and/or supervisory
personnel employed and/or contracted by the TOWNSHIP to provide, supply,
support, administer, or direct any TOWNSHIP fire or emergency related services
and/or any persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them; or
any TOWNSHIP official, officer, employee or agent whose TOWNSHIP job duties
may include the receipt of any 0.C.S.D. FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE.
C. "COUNTY AGENT" shall be defined to include the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF, SHERIFF, and all COUNTY elected and appointed officials,
commissioners, officers, boards, committees, commissions, departments,
divisions, volunteers, employees (including any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY), agents,
representatives, contractors, predecessors, successors, assigns, attorneys, or
auditors (whether such persons act or acted in their personal, representative, or
official capacities), and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with
any of them. COUNTY AGENT as defined in this Agreement shall also include
any person who was a COUNTY AGENT at any time during the term of this
Agreement but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or elected in
his/her previous capacity.
d. "CLAIM" shall be defined to include any and all losses, complaints, demands for
relief, damages, lawsuits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies,
penalties, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reimbursement for
reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation, litigation
expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or any other amount for which the
COUNTY or COUNTY AGENT becomes tegally and/or contractually obligated to
pay, whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether based upon any alleged
violation of the constitution (federal or state), any statute, rule, regulation, or the
common law, whether in law or equity, tort, contract, or otherwise, and/or
whether commenced or threatened.
3. Except for the FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE expressly contracted for herein, the 0 C.S.1
and/or any COUNTY AGENT shall not be obligated to provide or assist the TOWNSHI
nr any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL with any other direct, indirect, backup, or
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March 22, 2001
REPORT (MISC . #01079)
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, THOMAS A. LAW, CHAIRPERSON
RE: MR #01079 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT — CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH
SERVCIES FOR THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF
ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION AGENT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee, having reviewed MR #01079 on March 14, 2001, recommendations
the resolution be adopted:
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing
report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Personnel Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Coleman, Buckley and Gregory absent
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01079 March 8, 2001
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, DAVID L. MOFFIT, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT —CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION
AGENT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS it is the policy of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to permit the Sheriff's Department to enter into
contractual agreements for the purpose of Fire Dispatch services; and
WHEREAS at the request of the Charter Township of Commerce, the
Sheriff's Department has been requested to dispatch fire calls for the
Commerce Township Fire Department; and
WHEREAS Miscellaneous Resolution #98013 established dispatch
rates through the year 2003; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff Department, along with the Department of
Management & Budget, is recommending the attached contract for
dispatching services at a flat rate of $28,000 per year for this
agreement, and to negotiate a new three year agreement when all the
other Fire Dispatch Agreements expire on 3/31/2002 between the County
of Oakland and Charter Township of Commerce; and
WHEREAS the Sheriff is requesting the creation of one (1) Sheriff
Communication Agent position in the Communications Unit; and
WHEREAS the majority of the cost of this position is covered by
the contract.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into the
attached Fire Dispatch Agreement with Charter Township of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) CF/UP Sheriff Communication
Agent position be added to the Communications Unit, Technical Services
Division, of the Sheriff's Department.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously with Coleman and McPherson absent.
Schedule A
Sheriff Department
Communications Agent
Additional Patrol Contracts added in 2000
Municipality Number of Additional Contracts
M.R. #00308 Rochester Hills (Patrol) 1
M.R. #00292 Rochester Hills (Patrol) 1
M.R. #00310 Springfield Twp. (Patrol) 1
M.R. #00309 Oxford Twp. (Patrol) 1
M.R. #00337 Oakland Twp. (Patrol) 1
Total 5
Charge per contract for Dispatch Services $4, 323
Total revenue generated by additional contracts $21,615
M.R. #01--- Commerce Township Fire $28,000
Total Revenue Increase $49,615
Revenue balance from M.R. #00192 $19,676
Total $69,291
Cost for one (1) additional Communication Agent:
Salary @ 1 year step $29,719
Fringes @ 40% 11,888
Sub-total $41,607
Operating costs 1,000
Total $42,607 $42,607
Balance $26,684
2001 -2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
This Agreement is made and entered into between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a
Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph
Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "COUNTY"), and The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
COMMERCE, a Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, located within Oakland
County, whose address is 2840 Fisher Avenue, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390 (the
"TOWNSHIP"). In this Agreement, the COUNTY shall be represented by the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF, in his official capacity as a Michigan Constitutional Officer, whose address is
1201 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "SHERIFF"). In this Agreement,
whenever the COUNTY and the SHERIFF are intended to be referred to jointly, they shall
collectively be referred to as the "OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT" ("0.C.S.D.")
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP is authorized by law to provide fire protection service for
residents of the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide effective fire protection services for its residents, the
TOWNSHIP must also provide for TOWNSHIP Fire Department communication and dispatch
functions; and
WHEREAS, the 0.C.S.D. provides police communication and dispatch functions and has
the capability to provide fire dispatch but, absent this Agreement, is not obligated to provide
"FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE", as defined in this Agreement, for the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP may enter into an contract by which the
0.C.S.D. would provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP has concluded that it is more cost effective for the
TOWNSHIP to contract for FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE with the 0.C.S.D. than to equip and staff
its own fire communication and dispatch center; and
WHEREAS, the 0.C.S.D. agrees to provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for the
"TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL", as defined in this Agreement, under the following terms and
conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. The COUNTY, with the cooperation and approval of the SHERIFF, shall, in conjunction
with its existing 0.C.S.D. police communications functions, provide FIRE DISPATCH
SERVICE to TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL for the TOWNSHIP.
2. For all purposes and as used throughout this Agreement, the words and expressions
listed below, whether used in the singular or plural, within or without quotation marks, or
possessive or nonpossessive, shall be defined, read, and interpreted as follows:
a. "FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE" shall be defined to include: any emergency or non-
emergency telephone call or notice, of any kind, received by the 0.C.S.D., which
2001-2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
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requests, requires or, in the sole judgment of the 0.C.S.D. or a COUNTY
AGENT, appears to request or require the presence, attention, or services of any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL to address, respond, or attend to any issue,
event, or circumstance involving public health or safety, an accident, an
accidental injury, the protection of property, or any emergency (including, but not
limited to medical, fire, and/or health), which results in any 0.C.S.D. or COUNTY
AGENT radio communication, or any attempted radio communication to any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL.
b. "TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL" shall be defined to include: all uniformed, non-
uniformed, civilian, command, volunteer, administrative and/or supervisory
personnel employed and/or contracted by the TOWNSHIP to proviae, supply,
support, administer, or direct any TOWNSHIP fire or emergency related services
and/or any persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them; or
any TOWNSHIP official, officer, employee or agent whose TOWNSHIP job duties
may include the receipt of any 0.C.S.D. FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE.
c. "COUNTY AGENT" shall be defined to include the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF, SHERIFF, and all COUNTY elected and appointed officials,
commissioners, officers, boards, committees, commissions, departments,
divisions, volunteers, employees (including any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY), agents,
representatives, contractors, predecessors, successors, assigns, attorneys, or
auditors (whether such persons act or acted in their personal, representative, or
official capacities), and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with
any of them. COUNTY AGENT as defined in this Agreement shall also include
any person who was a COUNTY AGENT at any time during the term of this
Agreement but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or elected in
his/her previous capacity.
d. "CLAIM" shall be defined to include any and all losses, complaints, demands for
relief, damages, lawsuits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies,
penalties, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reimbursement for
reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation, litigation
expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or any other amount for which the
COUNTY or COUNTY AGENT becomes legally and/or contractually obligated to
pay, whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether based upon any alleged
violation of the constitution (federal or state), any statute, rule, regulation, or the
common law, whether in law or equity, tort, contract, or otherwise, and/or
whether commenced or threatened.
3. Except for the FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE expressly contracted for herein, the 0.C.S.D.
and/or any COUNTY AGENT shall not be obligated to provide or assist the TOWNSHIP
or any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL with any other direct, indirect, backup, or
supplemental support or fire or emergency-related service or protection, of any kind or
nature, or be obligated to send any COUNTY AGENT to respond, in any way, to any call
for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL services.
4. Under all circumstances, the Township shall remain solely and exclusively responsible for
all costs and/or liabilities associated with providing available on-duty TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to receive and respond to FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE in a timely and
professional manner.
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5. The TOWNSHIP acknowledges that there may be circumstances when, despite all
reasonable efforts, an 0.C.S.D. or COUNTY AGENT attempt to communicate or provide
FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL may be unsuccessful
and, as a result, TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S timely response to a call for
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL assistance may not be forthcoming. To the extent
provided by law, the TOWNSHIP agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY
and/or any COUNTY AGENT from any and all resulting CLAIMS and that it shall be
solely liable and exclusively responsible for any and all CLAIMS against the COUNTY
and/or any COUNTY AGENT as a result of any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S
alleged failure to respond in a timely manner to any call for TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL assistance.
6. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, include any 0.C.S.D. warranty,
promise, or guaranty, of any kind or nature, concerning the performance of FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE to the TOWNSHIP except that 0.C.S.D. will make a reasonable
effort to provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL
consistent with existing 0.C.S.D. communication and dispatching policies, procedures,
orders, and standards.
7. The TOWNSHIP shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all costs, expenses and
liabilities associated with the purchase, lease, operation, and/or use of any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL radio or other communication equipment. The 0.C.S.D. shall not be
obligated to provide TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL with any radio or other
communication equipment of any kind. The TOWNSHIP shall not be obligated under the
terms of this Agreement to supply or provide the 0.C.S.D. with any additional telephones,
telephone lines, radios, or other communications equipment or property.
8. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, obligate or require the 0.C.S.D. to
change, alter, modify, or develop any different dispatch related codes, policies, practices
or procedures; purchase or use any special or additional equipment; or, alternatively,
prohibit the 0.C.S.D. from implementing any future communication-related changes that
the 0.C.S.D., in its sole judgment and discretion, believes to be in its best interest.
9. The TOWNSHIP shall be solely and exclusively responsible, during the term of this
Agreement, for guaranteeing that: (a) all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL radios and
other communication equipment will be properly set, adjusted and maintained to receive
any FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE from the 0.C.S.D. and/or COUNTY AGENT; (b) all
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL will be adequately trained and will comply with all
applicable 0.C.S.D. communications codes, practices, policies and procedures, as well
as any applicable state or federal communication requirements, including, but not limited,
to all Federal Communications Commission orders, regulations, and policies; (c) the
TOWNSHIP and all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall, at all times, promptly and
properly notify the designated COUNTY AGENT of any on-duty or off-duty status and/or
availability or unavailability of TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL to receive FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE from the 0.C.S.D.; and (d) all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL
radio and communication equipment, policies, practices and procedures shall conform to
those of the 0.C.S.D. as they now exist or may be changed in the future.
10. In consideration of the COUNTY'S promises and efforts under this Agreement, the
TOWNSHIP shall pay the COUNTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY
THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-THREE CENTS ($2,333.33) every calendar month that
this Agreement is in effect as follows:
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a. Each monthly payment shall be due and payable no later than the 15th calendar
day of each calendar month starting on the 151h calendar day after this
Agreement is extended, and continuing each calendar month thereafter.
b. All Monthly payments shall be due and payable by the TOWNSHIP without any
further notice or demand from the COUNTY.
c. Each monthly payment shall be made by a check drawn on a TOWNSHIP
account and shall be made payable to the County of Oakland and delivered to
the attention of: Oakland County Treasurer, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac,
MI 48341-0479, or in any manner directed by the County.
d. Each payment shall clearly identify that it is a monthly payment being made
pursuant to this Agreement and identify the calendar month for which the
TOWNSHIP intended the payment to apply. The COUNTY, in its discretion, may
apply any monthly payment received from the TOWNSHIP to any past due
amount or monthly payment then due and owing to the COUNTY pursuant to this
Agreement.
11. All payment obligations in this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional and shall
not be subject to any set-off, defense, counterclaim, or recoupment for any reason. To
the maximum extent provided by law, if there is any amount past due under this
Agreement, the County has the right to set-off that amount from any amount due to the
Township from the County, including, but not limited to, distributions from the Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF).
12. The TOWNSHIP shall purchase and maintain the following insurance coverage, in the
minimum coverage amounts indicated, for the entire duration of this Agreement and
provide the COUNTY with the following Certificates of Insurance. The TOWNSHIP
acknowledges that all insurance obligations, bonds, and/or certificates or proof of same
required shall be subject to the approval of the COUNTY Risk Management Division.
a. Commercial General Liability Broad Form Endorsement in the minimum amount
of $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and with the following as minimum requirements:
Products and completed operations;
Broad Form Property damage;
Premises/Operations;
iv. (Blanket) Broad Form Contractual;
v. Personal Injury - delete contractual exclusion "A"; and
vi. Additional Insured - The COUNTY OF OAKLAND, the SHERIFF, and
any and all COUNTY AGENT as defined in this Agreement.
b. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of the State of
Michigan with Employer Liability Coverage in the minimum amount of
$100,000.00;
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c. All Certificates of Insurance, self-insurance, or duplicate policies of any outside
vendor or contractor shall contain the following clauses:
"Any coverage afforded the COUNTY shall apply as primary and not
excess to any insurance issued in the name of the COUNTY OF
OAKLAND, et al.";
"The insurance company issuing the policy or policies shall have no
recourse against the COUNTY OF OAKLAND for payment of any
premiums or for assessments under any form of policy.";
"Any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall
be assumed by, and be for the account of, and at the sole risk of the
TOWNSHIP."; and
iv. "There will be no additional exclusions running to the Additional Insured
based upon any actions or activities of the Named Insured."
d. All Certificates of Insurance are to provide thirty (30) days notice of material
change or cancellation. All Certificates of Insurance must be provided no less
than ten (10) working days before the commencement date of this Agreement to
the COUNTY'S Risk Management Division. Insurance carriers, coverage, and
policy limits are also subject to the approval of the COUNTY'S Risk Management
Division as to conformity with the requirements of this Agreement.
13. The COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT shall be legally subrogated to any rights to
recover or any benefits the TOWNSHIP may have in any insurance policy and to the full
extent of any payment made under any insurance policy as may be required to make the
COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT whole for any CLAIM. The TOWNSHIP shall
cooperate and perform any act necessary to secure such rights for the COUNTY and/or
any COUNTY AGENT.
14. Except as otherwise provided in this Paragraph, and to the extent provided by law, the
TOWNSHIP agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY
AGENT from and against any and all CLAIMS which are imposed upon, incurred by, or
asserted against the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT by any person which are
based upon, result from, arise from, or are in any way related to any alleged error, injury,
mistake, negligent or intentional act or omission by the TOWNSHIP and/or any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL, including, but not limited to:
a. Any and all alleged breach of any legal duty to any person by the TOWNSHIP or
any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL;
b. Any and all alleged TOWNSHIP or TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S negligent
or erroneous response to, or failure to respond to, any communication or FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE from the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT;
c. Any and all alleged failures by the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT to
receive in a timely manner any telephone call for fire or emergency related
services due to any alleged negligence by the TOWNSHIP;
d. Any and all alleged failures by the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to receive any transmitted FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE;
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e. Any and all alleged injuries or losses to the TOWNSHIP and/or any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL arising out of any FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE provided
under this Agreement;
f. Any and all alleged failures by the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to comply with any duty or obligation in this Agreement; and/or
Any and all other alleged or actual CLAIM based, in any way, upon any
TOWNSHIP or TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL services, equipment, or any
other event, occurrence, duty, or obligation related or attendant thereto.
The TOWNSHIP, however, shall not be obligated to pay any portion of any court-ordered
final judgment or award for which a court has determined that the COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT was either solely negligent or solely at fault for any specific dollar
amount of damages or loss to any person other than the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL.
15. The indemnification right afforded to the COUNTY in this Agreement shall be excess and
over and above any other valid and collectible insurance right available to the COUNTY
from the TOWNSHIP and applicable to any part of any ultimate net COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT loss whether or not any such insurance coverage is stated to be
primary, contributing, excess, or contingent. To the extent that any TOWNSHIP promise
to indemnify, pay and hold harmless the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT as set
forth in this Agreement may become unenforceable or uncollectible, the TOWNSHIP shall
contribute the maximum portion that it is permitted to pay and satisfy under applicable
law toward the payment and satisfaction of any CLAIM against the COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT.
16. All TOWNSHIP indemnification and hold harmless promises, waivers of liability,
representations, insurance coverage obligations, liabilities, payment obligations, and/or
any other related obligations provided for in this Agreement with regard to any acts,
occurrences, events, transactions, or CLAIMS, either occurring or having their basis in
any events or transactions that occurred before the cancellation or expiration of this
Agreement, shall survive the cancellation or expiration of this Agreement. The expiration,
cancellation, or termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights or
claims of either Party against the other and shall not relieve either party of any
obligations, which, by their nature, survive expiration, or termination of this Agreement
17. Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement does not, and is not intended to,
create, by implication or otherwise, any direct or indirect obligation, duty, promise,
benefit, and/or right to be indemnified, or any other right of any kind, in favor of any
person or organization, or any right to be contractually, legally, equitably, or otherwise
subrogated to any indemnification or any other right provided under the terms of this
Agreement.
18. Neither the COUNTY nor any COUNTY AGENT, by virtue of this Agreement or
otherwise, shall be considered employees of the TOWNSHIP. The COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENTS legal status and relationship to the TOWNSHIP shall be that of an
Independent Contractor. No TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall, by virtue of this
Agreement or otherwise, be considered an employee, agent, or working under the
supervision and control of the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT.
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19. The TOWNSHIP and the 0.C.S.D. shall each remain the sole and exclusive employer of
each of their respective employees. The TOWNSHIP and the COUNTY each agree to
remain solely and exclusively responsible for the payment of each of their respective
employees' wages, compensation, overtime wages, expenses, fringe benefits, pension,
retirement benefits, training expenses, or other allowances or reimbursements of any
kind, including, but not limited to, workers' disability compensation, unemployment
compensation, Social Security Act protection and benefits, employment taxes, or any
other statutory or contractual right or benefit based, in any way, upon employment.
20. This Agreement does not, and is not it intended to, create, change, modify, supplement,
supersede, or otherwise affect or control, in any manner, any term or condition of
employment of any COUNTY AGENT, or any applicable 0.C.S.D. employment and/or
union contract, any level or amount of supervision, any standard of performance, any
sequence or manner of performance, and/or any 0.C.S.D. rule, regulation, training and
education standard, hours of work, shift assignment, order, policies, procedure, directive,
ethical guideline, etc., which shall solely and exclusively, govern and control the
employment relationship between the 0.C.S.D. and/or all conduct and actions of any
COUNTY AGENT.
21. Neither the TOWNSHIP nor any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall provide, furnish or
assign any COUNTY AGENT with any job instructions, job descriptions, job
specifications, or job duties, or, in any manner, attempt to control, supervise, train, or
direct any COUNTY AGENT in the performance of any COUNTY duty or obligation under
the terms of this Agreement.
22. The TOWNSHIP shall promptly deliver to the 0.C.S.D. written notice and copies of any
CLAIM, accusation or allegation of negligence or other wrongdoing, whether civil or
criminal in nature, that the TOWNSHIP becomes aware of which involves, in any way, the
0.C.S.D. or any COUNTY AGENT. The TOWNSHIP shall cooperate with the 0.C.S.D.
in any investigation conducted by the SHERIFF of any act or performance of any duties
by any COUNTY AGENT.
23. Subject to the following Paragraph, and unless canceled as provided for in this
Paragraph, this Agreement shall become effective on upon execution by both parties,
and shall remain in effect continuously until it expires, without any further act or notice
being required of any party, at 11:59 P.M. on March 31, 2002. This Agreement may be
cancelled for any reason, including the convenience of any Party, and without any
penalty, before its March 31, 2002, expiration by delivering a written notice of the
cancellation to the other signatories to this Agreement, or their successors in office.
Such written notice shall provide at least a ninety (90) calendar days notice of the
effective date of cancellation, and such cancellation of this Agreement shall be effective
at 11:59 P.M. on the last calendar day of the calendar month following the expiration of
the 90 calendar day notice period.
24 This Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, shall not become effective prior to
the approval by concurrent resolutions of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and the
TOWNSHIP Board. The approval and terms of this Agreement shall be entered into the
official minutes and proceedings of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and
TOWNSHIP Board and also shall be filed with the Office of the Clerk for the COUNTY
and the TOWNSHIP. In addition, this Agreement, and any subsequent amendments,
shall be filed by a designated COUNTY AGENT with the Secretary of State for the State
of Michigan and shall not become effective prior to the filing of this Agreement with the
Secretary of State.
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25 Any signatory or any signatories' successor in office to this Agreement shall send, by first
class mail, any correspondence and written notices required or permitted by this
Agreement to each of the signatories of this Agreement, or any signatories' successor in
office, to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Any written notice required or
permitted under this Agreement shall be considered delivered to a party as of the date
that such notice is deposited, with sufficient postage, with the U.S. Postal Service.
26 This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Michigan and shall in all
respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of Michigan.
The language of all parts of this Agreement is intended to and, in all cases, shall be
construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not construed strictly for or
against any Party. As used in this Agreement, the singular or plural number, possessive
or nonpossessive, shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so
suggests or requires.
27 Absent an express written waiver, the failure of any party to pursue any right granted
under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of that right regarding any existing or
subsequent breach or default under this Agreement. No failure or delay on the part of
any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any
other or further exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
28 The COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP acknowledge that this Agreement shall be binding
upon them and, to the extent permitted by law, upon their administrators, representatives,
executors, successors and assigns, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in
concert with any of them.
29 This Agreement sets forth the entire contract and understanding between the COUNTY
and the TOWNSHIP and fully supersedes any and all prior contracts, agreements or
understandings between them in any way related to the subject matter hereof after the
effective date of this Agreement, except that any TOWNSHIP promise to reimburse the
COUNTY or to indemnify or provide the COUNTY with any insurance protection against
CLAIM under any prior contract shall remain effective and enforceable for any CLAIM
arising or occurring during any prior contract period. This Agreement shall not be
changed or supplemented orally. This Agreement may be amended only by concurrent
resolutions of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and the TOWNSHIP Board in
accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
30 For and in consideration of the mutual promises, acknowledgments, representations, and
agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the COUNTY and the
TOWNSHIP hereby agree and promise to be bound by the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
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WITNESSES: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE,
a Michigan Municipal Corporation
By. ,
THOMAS K. ZON
Supervisor
BY: jet--4,00_,L gg
Clerk
WITNESS:
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan
ConsItgal OiticerAdo g
BY;
MICHAEL J. UCHARD,
Oakland County Sheriff
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THOMAS K. ZONER, Supervisor, for the CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution
of the Commerce Township Board (a certified copy of which is attached) to execute this
Agreement on behalf of THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE and hereby accepts and
binds the Commerce to the terms and conditions of this Agreement on this X/ day of
2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, FRANK H. MILLARD, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners (a certified copy of which is attached) to execute this
amendment to the Current Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY OF OAKLAND and hereby
accepts and binds the COUNTX OF OAKLAND to the terms and conditions of this Agreement on
this Ack kv-day of V\ou.A.1-\___ , 2001.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michi • ipal
Corporation /
BY:
FR H. MILLARD,
Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD, in his official capacity as the
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan Constitutional Office, hsrebyloncurs and accepts the
terms and conditions of this Agreement on this 23 day of /ridisiV•— , 2001.
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2001 -2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND
AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
This Agreement is made and entered into between the COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a
Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1200 North Telegraph
Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "COUNTY"), and The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
COMMERCE, a Michigan Constitutional and Municipal Corporation, located within Oakland
County, whose address is 2840 Fisher Avenue, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390 (the
"TOWNSHIP"). In this Agreement, the COUNTY shall be represented by the OAKLAND
COUNTY SHERIFF, in his official capacity as a Michigan Constitutional Officer, whose address is
1201 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48341 (the "SHERIFF"). In this Agreement,
whenever the COUNTY and the SHERIFF are intended to be referred to jointly, they shall
collectively be referred to as the "OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT" ("O.C.S.D.")
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP is authorized by law to provide fire protection service for
residents of the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide effective fire protection services for its residents, the
TOWNSHIP must also provide for TOWNSHIP Fire Department communication and dispatch
functions; and
WHEREAS, the 0.C.S.D. provides police communication and dispatch functions and has
the capability to provide fire dispatch but, absent this Agreement, is not obligated to provide
"FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE", as defined in this Agreement, for the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP may enter into an contract by which the
0.C.S.D. would provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for the TOWNSHIP; and
WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP has concluded that it is more cost effective for the
TOWNSHIP to contract for FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE with the 0.C.S.D. than to equip and staff
its own fire communication and dispatch center; and
WHEREAS, the 0.C.S.D. agrees to provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for the
"TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL", as defined in this Agreement, under the following terms and
conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. The COUNTY, with the cooperation and approval of the SHERIFF, shall, in conjunction
with its existing 0.C.S.D. police communications functions, provide FIRE DISPATCH
SERVICE to TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL for the TOWNSHIP.
2. For all purposes and as used throughout this Agreement, the words and expressions
listed below, whether used in the singular or plural, within or without quotation marks, or
possessive or nonpossessive, shall be defined, read, and interpreted as follows:
a. "FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE" shall be defined to include: any emergency or non-
emergency telephone call or notice, of any kind, received by the 0.C.S.D., which
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requests, requires or, in the sole judgment of the 0.C.S.D. or a COUNTY
AGENT, appears to request or require the presence, attention, or services of any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL to address, respond, or attend to any issue,
event, or circumstance involving public health or safety, an accident, an
accidental injury, the protection of property, or any emergency (including, but not
limited to medical, fire, and/or health), which results in any 0.C.S.D. or COUNTY
AGENT radio communication, or any attempted radio communication to any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL.
b. "TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL" shall be defined to include: all uniformed, non-
uniformed, civilian, command, volunteer, administrative and/or supervisory
personnel employed and/or contracted by the TOWNSHIP to provide, supply,
support, administer, or direct any TOWNSHIP fire or emergency related services
and/or any persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them; or
any TOWNSHIP official, officer, employee or agent whose TOWNSHIP job duties
may include the receipt of any 0.C.S.D. FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE.
c. "COUNTY AGENT" shall be defined to include the OAKLAND COUNTY
SHERIFF, SHERIFF, and all COUNTY elected and appointed officials,
commissioners, officers, boards, committees, commissions, departments,
divisions, volunteers, employees (including any SHERIFF'S DEPUTY), agents,
representatives, contractors, predecessors, successors, assigns, attorneys, or
auditors (whether such persons act or acted in their personal, representative, or
official capacities), and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with
any of them. COUNTY AGENT as defined in this Agreement shall also include
any person who was a COUNTY AGENT at any time during the term of this
Agreement but, for any reason, is no longer employed, appointed, or elected in
his/her previous capacity.
d. "CLAIM" shall be defined to include any and all losses, complaints, demands for
relief, damages, lawsuits, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, deficiencies,
penalties, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reimbursement for
reasonable attorney fees, witness fees, court costs, investigation, litigation
expenses, amounts paid in settlement, and/or any other amount for which the
COUNTY or COUNTY AGENT becomes legally and/or contractually obligated to
pay, whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether based upon any alleged
violation of the constitution (federal or state), any statute, rule, regulation, or the
common law, whether in law or equity, tort, contract, or otherwise, and/or
whether commenced or threatened.
3. Except for the FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE expressly contracted for herein, the 0.C.S.D.
and/or any COUNTY AGENT shall not be obligated to provide or assist the TOWNSHIP
or any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL with any other direct, indirect, backup, or
supplemental support or fire or emergency-related service or protection, of any kind or
nature, or be obligated to send any COUNTY AGENT to respond, in any way, to any call
for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL services.
4. Under all circumstances, the Township shall remain solely and exclusively responsible for
all costs and/or liabilities associated with providing available on-duty TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to receive and respond to FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE in a timely and
professional manner.
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5. The TOWNSHIP acknowledges that there may be circumstances when, despite all
reasonable efforts, an 0.C.S.D. or COUNTY AGENT attempt to communicate or provide
FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL may be unsuccessful
and, as a result, TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S timely response to a call for
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL assistance may not be forthcoming. To the extent
provided by law, the TOWNSHIP agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY
and/or any COUNTY AGENT from any and all resulting CLAIMS and that it shall be
solely liable and exclusively responsible for any and all CLAIMS against the COUNTY
and/or any COUNTY AGENT as a result of any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S
alleged failure to respond in a timely manner to any call for TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL assistance.
6. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, include any 0.C.S.D. warranty,
promise, or guaranty, of any kind or nature, concerning the performance of FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE to the TOWNSHIP except that 0.C.S.D. will make a reasonable
effort to provide FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE for TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL
consistent with existing 0.C.S.D. communication and dispatching policies, procedures,
orders, and standards.
7. The TOWNSHIP shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all costs, expenses and
liabilities associated with the purchase, lease, operation, and/or use of any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL radio or other communication equipment. The 0.C.S.D. shall not be
obligated to provide TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL with any radio or other
communication equipment of any kind. The TOWNSHIP shall not be obligated under the
terms of this Agreement to supply or provide the 0.C.S.D. with any additional telephones,
telephone lines, radios, or other communications equipment or property.
8. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to, obligate or require the 0.C.S.D. to
change, alter, modify, or develop any different dispatch related codes, policies, practices
or procedures; purchase or use any special or additional equipment; or, alternatively,
prohibit the 0.C.S.D. from implementing any future communication-related changes that
the 0.C.S.D., in its sole judgment and discretion, believes to be in its best interest.
9. The TOWNSHIP shall be solely and exclusively responsible, during the term of this
Agreement, for guaranteeing that: (a) all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL radios and
other communication equipment will be properly set, adjusted and maintained to receive
any FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE from the 0.C.S.D. and/or COUNTY AGENT; (b) all
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL will be adequately trained and will comply with all
applicable 0.C.S.D. communications codes, practices, policies and procedures, as well
as any applicable state or federal communication requirements, including, but not limited,
to all Federal Communications Commission orders, regulations, and policies; (c) the
TOWNSHIP and all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall, at all times, promptly and
properly notify the designated COUNTY AGENT of any on-duty or off-duty status and/or
availability or unavailability of TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL to receive FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE from the 0.C.S.D.; and (d) all TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL
radio and communication equipment, policies, practices and procedures shall conform to
those of the 0.C.S.D. as they now exist or may be changed in the future.
10. In consideration of the COUNTY'S promises and efforts under this Agreement, the
TOWNSHIP shall pay the COUNTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY
THREE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-THREE CENTS ($2,333.33) every calendar month that
this Agreement is in effect as follows:
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a. Each monthly payment shall be due and payable no later than the 15th calendar
day of each calendar month starting on the 15 th calendar day after this
Agreement is extended, and continuing each calendar month thereafter.
b. All Monthly payments shall be due and payable by the TOWNSHIP without any
further notice or demand from the COUNTY.
c. Each monthly payment shall be made by a check drawn on a TOWNSHIP
account and shall be made payable to the County of Oakland and delivered to
the attention of: Oakland County Treasurer, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac,
MI 48341-0479, or in any manner directed by the County.
d. Each payment shall clearly identify that it is a monthly payment being made
pursuant to this Agreement and identify the calendar month for which the
TOWNSHIP intended the payment to apply. The COUNTY, in its discretion, may
apply any monthly payment received from the TOWNSHIP to any past due
amount or monthly payment then due and owing to the COUNTY pursuant to this
Agreement.
11. All payment obligations in this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional and shall
not be subject to any set-off, defense, counterclaim, or recoupment for any reason. To
the maximum extent provided by law, if there is any amount past due under this
Agreement, the County has the right to set-off that amount from any amount due to the
Township from the County, including, but not limited to, distributions from the Delinquent
Tax Revolving Fund (DTRF).
12. The TOWNSHIP shall purchase and maintain the following insurance coverage, in the
minimum coverage amounts indicated, for the entire duration of this Agreement and
provide the COUNTY with the following Certificates of Insurance. The TOWNSHIP
acknowledges that all insurance obligations, bonds, and/or certificates or proof of same
required shall be subject to the approval of the COUNTY Risk Management Division.
a. Commercial General Liability Broad Form Endorsement in the minimum amount
of $1,000,000.00 C.S.L. and with the following as minimum requirements:
Products and completed operations;
Broad Form Property damage;
Premises/Operations;
iv. (Blanket) Broad Form Contractual;
v. Personal Injury - delete contractual exclusion "A"; and
vi. Additional Insured - The COUNTY OF OAKLAND, the SHERIFF, and
any and all COUNTY AGENT as defined in this Agreement.
b. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of the State of
Michigan with Employer Liability Coverage in the minimum amount of
$100,000.00;
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c. All Certificates of Insurance, self-insurance, or duplicate policies of any outside
vendor or contractor shall contain the following clauses:
"Any coverage afforded the COUNTY shall apply as primary and not
excess to any insurance issued in the name of the COUNTY OF
OAKLAND, et al.";
"The insurance company issuing the policy or policies shall have no
recourse against the COUNTY OF OAKLAND for payment of any
premiums or for assessments under any form of policy.";
"Any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall
be assumed by, and be for the account of, and at the sole risk of the
TOWNSHIP."; and
iv. "There will be no additional exclusions running to the Additional Insured
based upon any actions or activities of the Named Insured."
d. All Certificates of Insurance are to provide thirty (30) days notice of material
change or cancellation. All Certificates of Insurance must be provided no less
than ten (10) working days before the commencement date of this Agreement to
the COUNTY'S Risk Management Division. Insurance carriers, coverage, and
policy limits are also subject to the approval of the COUNTY'S Risk Management
Division as to conformity with the requirements of this Agreement.
13. The COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT shall be legally subrogated to any rights to
recover or any benefits the TOWNSHIP may have in any insurance policy and to the full
extent of any payment made under any insurance policy as may be required to make the
COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT whole for any CLAIM. The TOWNSHIP shall
cooperate and perform any act necessary to secure such rights for the COUNTY and/or
any COUNTY AGENT.
14. Except as otherwise provided in this Paragraph, and to the extent provided by law, the
TOWNSHIP agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY
AGENT from and against any and all CLAIMS which are imposed upon, incurred by, or
asserted against the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT by any person which are
based upon, result from, arise from, or are in any way related to any alleged error, injury,
mistake, negligent or intentional act or omission by the TOWNSHIP and/or any
TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL, including, but not limited to:
a. Any and all alleged breach of any legal duty to any person by the TOWNSHIP or
any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL;
b. Any and all alleged TOWNSHIP or TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL'S negligent
or erroneous response to, or failure to respond to, any communication or FIRE
DISPATCH SERVICE from the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT;
c. Any and all alleged failures by the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT to
receive in a timely manner any telephone call for fire or emergency related
services due to any alleged negligence by the TOWNSHIP;
d. Any and all alleged failures by the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to receive any transmitted FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE;
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e. Any and all alleged injuries or losses to the TOWNSHIP and/or any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL arising out of any FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE provided
under this Agreement;
f. Any and all alleged failures by the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP FIRE
PERSONNEL to comply with any duty or obligation in this Agreement; and/or
Any and all other alleged or actual CLAIM based, in any way, upon any
TOWNSHIP or TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL services, equipment, or any
other event, occurrence, duty, or obligation related or attendant thereto.
The TOWNSHIP, however, shall not be obligated to pay any portion of any court-ordered
final judgment or award for which a court has determined that the COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT was either solely negligent or solely at fault for any specific dollar
amount of damages or loss to any person other than the TOWNSHIP or any TOWNSHIP
FIRE PERSONNEL.
15. The indemnification right afforded to the COUNTY in this Agreement shall be excess and
over and above any other valid and collectible insurance right available to the COUNTY
from the TOWNSHIP and applicable to any part of any ultimate net COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT loss whether or not any such insurance coverage is stated to be
primary, contributing, excess, or contingent. To the extent that any TOWNSHIP promise
to indemnify, pay and hold harmless the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT as set
forth in this Agreement may become unenforceable or uncollectible, the TOWNSHIP shall
contribute the maximum portion that it is permitted to pay and satisfy under applicable
law toward the payment and satisfaction of any CLAIM against the COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENT.
16. All TOWNSHIP indemnification and hold harmless promises, waivers of liability,
representations, insurance coverage obligations, liabilities, payment obligations, and/or
any other related obligations provided for in this Agreement with regard to any acts,
occurrences, events, transactions, or CLAIMS, either occurring or having their basis in
any events or transactions that occurred before the cancellation or expiration of this
Agreement, shall survive the cancellation or expiration of this Agreement. The expiration,
cancellation, or termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights or
claims of either Party against the other and shall not relieve either party of any
obligations, which, by their nature, survive expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
17. Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement does not, and is not intended to,
create, by implication or otherwise, any direct or indirect obligation, duty, promise,
benefit, and/or right to be indemnified, or any other right of any kind, in favor of any
person or organization, or any right to be contractually, legally, equitably, or otherwise
subrogated to any indemnification or any other right provided under the terms of this
Agreement.
18. Neither the COUNTY nor any COUNTY AGENT, by virtue of this Agreement or
otherwise, shall be considered employees of the TOWNSHIP. The COUNTY and/or any
COUNTY AGENTS legal status and relationship to the TOWNSHIP shall be that of an
Independent Contractor. No TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall, by virtue of this
Agreement or otherwise, be considered an employee, agent, or working under the
supervision and control of the COUNTY and/or any COUNTY AGENT.
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19. The TOWNSHIP and the 0.C.S.D. shall each remain the sole and exclusive employer of
each of their respective employees. The TOWNSHIP and the COUNTY each agree to
remain solely and exclusively responsible for the payment of each of their respective
employees' wages, compensation, overtime wages, expenses, fringe benefits, pension,
retirement benefits, training expenses, or other allowances or reimbursements of any
kind, including, but not limited to, workers' disability compensation, unemployment
compensation, Social Security Act protection and benefits, employment taxes, or any
other statutory or contractual right or benefit based, in any way, upon employment.
20. This Agreement does not, and is not it intended to, create, change, modify, supplement,
supersede, or otherwise affect or control, in any manner, any term or condition of
employment of any COUNTY AGENT, or any applicable 0.C.S.D. employment and/or
union contract, any level or amount of supervision, any standard of performance, any
sequence or manner of performance, and/or any 0.C.S.D. rule, regulation, training and
education standard, hours of work, shift assignment, order, policies, procedure, directive,
ethical guideline, etc., which shall solely and exclusively, govern and control the
employment relationship between the 0.C.S.D. and/or all conduct and actions of any
COUNTY AGENT.
21. Neither the TOWNSHIP nor any TOWNSHIP FIRE PERSONNEL shall provide, furnish or
assign any COUNTY AGENT with any job instructions, job descriptions, job
specifications, or job duties, or, in any manner, attempt to control, supervise, train, or
direct any COUNTY AGENT in the performance of any COUNTY duty or obligation under
the terms of this Agreement.
22. The TOWNSHIP shall promptly deliver to the 0.C.S.D. written notice and copies of any
CLAIM, accusation or allegation of negligence or other wrongdoing, whether civil or
criminal in nature, that the TOWNSHIP becomes aware of which involves, in any way, the
0.C.S.D. or any COUNTY AGENT. The TOWNSHIP shall cooperate with the 0.C.S.D.
in any investigation conducted by the SHERIFF of any act or performance of any duties
by any COUNTY AGENT.
23. Subject to the following Paragraph, and unless canceled as provided for in this
Paragraph, this Agreement shall become effective on upon execution by both parties,
and shall remain in effect continuously until it expires, without any further act or notice
being required of any party, at 11:59 P.M. on March 31, 2002. This Agreement may be
cancelled for any reason, including the convenience of any Party, and without any
penalty, before its March 31, 2002, expiration by delivering a written notice of the
cancellation to the other signatories to this Agreement, or their successors in office.
Such written notice shall provide at least a ninety (90) calendar days notice of the
effective date of cancellation, and such cancellation of this Agreement shall be effective
at 11:59 P.M. on the last calendar day of the calendar month following the expiration of
the 90 calendar day notice period.
24 This Agreement, and any subsequent amendments, shall not become effective prior to
the approval by concurrent resolutions of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and the
TOWNSHIP Board. The approval and terms of this Agreement shall be entered into the
official minutes and proceedings of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and
TOWNSHIP Board and also shall be filed with the Office of the Clerk for the COUNTY
and the TOWNSHIP. In addition, this Agreement, and any subsequent amendments,
shall be filed by a designated COUNTY AGENT with the Secretary of State for the State
of Michigan and shall not become effective prior to the filing of this Agreement with the
Secretary of State.
2001-2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
Page 7
25 Any signatory or any signatories' successor in office to this Agreement shall send, by first
class mail, any correspondence and written notices required or permitted by this
Agreement to each of the signatories of this Agreement, or any signatories' successor in
office, to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Any written notice required or
permitted under this Agreement shall be considered delivered to a party as of the date
that such notice is deposited, with sufficient postage, with the U.S. Postal Service.
26 This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Michigan and shall in all
respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of Michigan.
The language of all parts of this Agreement is intended to and, in all cases, shall be
construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not construed strictly for or
against any Party. As used in this Agreement, the singular or plural number, possessive
or nonpossessive, shall be deemed to include the other whenever the context so
suggests or requires.
27 Absent an express written waiver, the failure of any party to pursue any right granted
under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of that right regarding any existing or
subsequent breach or default under this Agreement. No failure or delay on the part of
any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any
other or further exercise of any other right, power or privilege.
28 The COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP acknowledge that this Agreement shall be binding
upon them and, to the extent permitted by law, upon their administrators, representatives,
executors, successors and assigns, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in
concert with any of them.
29 This Agreement sets forth the entire contract and understanding between the COUNTY
and the TOWNSHIP and fully supersedes any and all prior contracts, agreements or
understandings between them in any way related to the subject matter hereof after the
effective date of this Agreement, except that any TOWNSHIP promise to reimburse the
COUNTY or to indemnify or provide the COUNTY with any insurance protection against
CLAIM under any prior contract shall remain effective and enforceable for any CLAIM
arising or occurring during any prior contract period. This Agreement shall not be
changed or supplemented orally. This Agreement may be amended only by concurrent
resolutions of the COUNTY Board of Commissioners and the TOWNSHIP Board in
accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
30 For and in consideration of the mutual promises, acknowledgments, representations, and
agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the COUNTY and the
TOWNSHIP hereby agree and promise to be bound by the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
2001-2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THOMAS K. ZONER, Supervisor, for the CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution
of the Commerce Township Board (a certified copy of which is attached) to execute this
Agreement on behalf of THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE and hereby accepts and
binds the Commerce to the terms and conditions of this Agreement on this day of
, 2001.
WITNESSES: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE,
a Michigan Municipal Corporation
BY:
THOMAS K. ZONER
Supervisor
BY:
Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, FRANK H. MILLARD, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners (a certified copy of which is attached) to execute this
amendment to the Current Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY OF OAKLAND and hereby
accepts and binds the COUNTY OF OAKLAND to the terms and conditions of this Agreement on
this day of , 2001.
WITNESS: COUNTY OF OAKLAND, a Michigan Municipal
Corporation
BY:
FRANK H. MILLARD,
Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD, in his official capacity as the
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan Constitutional Office, hereby concurs and accepts the
terms and conditions of this Agreement on this day of , 2001.
WITNESS: OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF, a Michigan
Constitutional Officer
BY:
MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD,
Oakland County Sheriff
2001-2002 FIRE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OAKLAND AND
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE
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Resolution #01079 March 8, 2001
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel and Finance
Committees. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #01079) March 22, 2001
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT-CONTRACT FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE AND THE CREATION OF ONE SHERIFF COMMUNICATION
AGENT
TO: THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Charter Township of Commerce wishes to contract with the Oakland
County Sheriff for dispatch services to the township beginning
approximately April 1, 2001.
2. This amendment would also add one (1) Sheriff Communication Agent
position to the Communications Unit, Technical Services Division at
a cost of $32,081 for the balance of FY 2001 and $42,107 for FY 2002
3. Contract revenue is at a flat rate of $28,000 per year. The
difference between contract revenue and personnel costs for the
Communications Agent will come from Communications overtime budget.
4. The FY 2001 and FY 2002 Budget should be amended, as specified
below:
Fund Dept OCA PCA Object FY2001 FY2002
Expend
101 43 023901 41000 2002 Overtime $(11,081) $ (14,107)
101 43 023901 41000 2001 Salaries 22,289 29,719
101 43 023901 41000 2075 Fringe Benefits 8,916 11,888
101 43 023201 10000 4252 Office Supplies 188 250
101 43 023201 10000 3780 Uniform Clng. 188 250
101 43 023201 10000 3784 Uniforms 500
Total Expenditures $ 21,000 $ 28,000
Revenue
101 43 013901 40000 0449 Dispatch Svs. $ 21,000
0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
28,000
0
I HERE
L Brooke Patt
Resolution 101079 March 22, 2001
Moved by Causey-Mitchell supported by Moss the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht,
Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (22)
NAYS: None (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the
Consent Agenda were adopted, with accompanying reports being accepted.
FOREGOING RESOLUTION
on. County Executive
Th
Date
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on March 22, 2001 with the original record
thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 22er day. of March, 01.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk