LAKE CITY AREA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AGENDA
December 30, 2014
Regular Meeting
5:00 p.m. - Lake City Fire Station, 131 N. Henson Street
CALL T O O R D E R
ROLL CALL
MINUTES**
BILLS PAYABLE
TREASURER'S REPORT**
FIRE C H I E F S REPORT
1. 2015 INSURANCE - The Directors will review and accept one of the revised proposals from
the Special District Association and Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services for 2015
coverage, (see fonvarded e-mails).
2. P R O P O S E D MUTUAL AID A G R E E M E N T WITH HINSDALE COUNTY **
3. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING REGISTRATION AND U S E O F 9-1-1 E M E R G E N C Y
NOTIFICATION S Y S T E M **
4. F I R E W O R K S - Update
ADJOURNMENT
** included in packet
131 N. Henson Street • P. O. Box 574 • Lake City, CO 81235 • (970) 944-2653
www.lakecityfiredept.org
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting
November 25,2014
Vice-Chairman Heam called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake City Area Fire Protection
District to order at 5:03 p.m. in the fire station. Those Directors present were: Dennis Cavit, and Joe Wonnacott.
Directors McKinney and Roberts were absent and excused.
Also present were: Bill Hagendorf, Fire Chief; Michelle Pierce, Secretary; and Alisa Cory, Mountain West
Insurance & Financial Services.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Director Cavit moved, Director Woimacott seconded to approve the minutes of the October 28, 2014 regular
meeting as circulated. The motion passed with all voting yes in a general vote.
BILLS PAYABLE
Director Cavit moved, Director Wonnacott seconded to approve payment of the bills as circulated. The motion
passed with all voting yes in a general vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Director Wonnacott moved. Director Cavit seconded to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending
October 31, 2014 as circulated. The motion passed with all voting yes in a general vote.
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
The Directors read the report submitted by Chief Hagendorf (see attached). It was noted that Chief Hagendorf
spent considerable time preparing for the ISO inspection that occurred on November 18, 2014. Chief Hagendorf stated
that he expects an improvement in the District's ISO rating as a result of the improvements that have been made since the
last inspection.
2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT - Public Hearing & Adoption of Resolution #2, Series 2014
Vice-Chairman Heam called the public hearing regarding the proposed resolution to amend the 2014 budget for
the Firemen's Pension Fund to order and asked if there were any comments. There were none. Secretary Pierce stated
that no written comments had been received. Vice-Chairman Heam closed the hearing.
Director Cavit moved. Director Wonnacott seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2, Series 2014 appropriating
additional sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the Firemen's Pension Fund. The motion
passed with all voting yes in a general vote.
2015 BUDGET - Public Hearing & Adoption of Resolutions #3, U, #5, Series 2014
Vice-Chairman Heam called the public hearing regarding the proposed budget and mill levy for 2015 to order and
asked if there were any comments. There were none. Secretary Pierce stated that no written comments had been
received. Vice-Chairman Heam closed the hearing.
Director Cavit moved. Director Wonnacott seconded to adopt: Resolution No. 3, Series 2014 adopting a budget
for the calendar year beginning on the l^'day of January, 2015 and ending on the last day of December, 2015; Resolution
No. 4, Series 2014 levying general property taxes for the year 2014, to help defray the costs of government for the 2015
budget year; and Resolution No. 5, Series 2014 appropriating sums of money to the various funds and spending agencies
for the 2015 budget year. The motion passed with all voting yes in a general vote.
2012 INTERNATIONAL nRE CODE - Possible Adoption
Chief Hagendorf stated that the ISO inspector indicated that the District's ISO rating would be improved if the
District would adopt the current version of the IFC. He stated that both the Town and County have older codes that are
being enforced by the District- He further stated that, after reviewing the process, he had determined that the District
could not adopt the IFC in time to affect the most recent ISO audit. After some discussion, the Director agreed to take no
further action on the matter.
2015 INSURANCE - Conference Call with Special District Association
Joe Depaepe, Pool Program Administrator for the Special District Association, participated in a conference call
with the Directors to review the details of the SDA's proposal to provide insurance services to the District for 2015. It
was noted that the list of vehicles to be insured was incorrect and that the District needs to state what the specific
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting (2)
November 25, 2014
2015 INSURANCE - Conference Call with Special District Association (com)
replacement value is for each vehicle. Mr. Depaepe stated that he would send out a revised proposal once (he correct
information is received.
2015 INSURANCE - Conference Call with Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, Re: Fire Pak Proposal
Ron Tribbett, State Director for Continental Western Group and its Fire Pak coverage, participated in a
conference call with the Directors to review the details of their proposal to provide insurance services to the District for
2015. It was noted that the District needs to update the replacement values assigned to each vehicle. Mr. Tribbett stated
that he would send out a revised proposal once the updated information is received.
2015 INSURANCE
After some discussion, the Directors agreed to make a determination regarding which insurance coverage to
purchase for 2015 during the next meeting on December 30*. Secretary Pierce stated that she would forward the revised
proposals from each provider once they are received.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Possible Cancellation of December Meeting
The Directors agreed that a December meeting would be necessary in order to make a decision regarding
insurance coverage for 2015.
FIREWORKS UPDATE
Secretary Pierce stated that she had been informed that, as the local government with jurisdiction, the Fire
Protection District was not required to obtain a state permit for its fireworks displays. She stated that individual
certifications for each team member needed to be updated after receiving training from the current provider. She fiuther
stated that she was waiting to hear back from the Bureau of Land Management regarding whether or not a permit is
needed to continue using the site by the Town's water tank. Director Heam stated that the team will comply with the
current version of the IFC adopted by Hinsdale County.
BILLS PAYABLE TO AND FOR:
Bill Hagendorf - Reimburse for Tarps
Bill Hagendorf- Contract Labor, Fire Chief
CenturyLink - Phone/DSL
Fire Hose Direct - 2 Vi" Quad Deluge Stacked Tips
Front Range Fire Apparatus - SCBA Flow Test, Upper Piedra
Front Range Fire Apparatus - SCBA Flow Tests
Guimison Coimty Electric Association, Inc. - Electricity
Hinsdale County - October Fuel
Michelle Pierce - Contract Administration
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. - Ball Bearing & Screw Set
NAPA Auto Parts - 23 Gallons, Rotella Oil
VISA - Postage, Supplies
Royal Elk Realty - Reimburse for All-in-One Printer
AMOUNT
$ 151.96
1,050.00
126.74
322.61
270.00
1,827.95
185.56
200.57
500.00
21.20
321.77
104.25
229.99
FUND
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
Gen.
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Gen.
Gen.
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Gen.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nofiirtherbusiness to come before the Board, Director Wonnacott moved. Director Cavit seconded to
adjovim the regular meeting at 7:08 p.m., but to meet again at the next regular meeting on December 30, 2014.
ATTEST:
Secretary
Chairman
LAKE CITY AREA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Treasurer's Report
November 30,2014
BEGINNING BALANCE 11/1/2014 RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS ENDING BALANCE 11/30/2014
$45,392.46
$1,488.33
$5,353.66
$41,527.13
$286,491.61
$403.65
$11.49
$286,883.77
CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND
$49,446.84
$38.44
$1.09
$49,484.19
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
$84,648.12
$38.44
$1.09
$84,685.47
FIREWORKS FUND
$11,282.75
$750.00
$0.00
$12,032.75
$477,261.78
$2,718.86
$5,367.33
$474,613.31
Checking Acct - M&M
MM Acct - M & M
MM Acct - ColoTrust
Certificates of Deposit
FPPA
$25.00
$100.00
$293,153.91
$79,248.66
$20,000.00
$82,085.74
TOTAL
$474,613.31
GENERAL FUND
CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
TOTALS
Petty Cash
Respectfully submitted,
Treasurer
OMNIBUS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
THIS OMNIBUS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT is made and entered into by
the undersigned parties to enable them to provide emergency assistance to one another
during times of emergency or the occurrence of a disaster.
I. RECITALS
A. Each of the governmental entities and interlocal public agencies ("Participating
Entity(ies)") affixing their signature hereto have expressed a mutual interest in the
establishment of an Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement to facilitate and encourage
cooperation and assistance amongst themselves in the event of a Local Emergency or
Disaster, as defined herein.
B.
Agreements to provide functions or services, including the sharing of costs of
such services or functions, by political subdivisions of the State of Colorado and federally
recognized Tribal Nations are specifically authorized by C.R.S. § 29-1-203 and other
sections of the Colorado Revised Statute.
C.
The Participating Entities and/or the constituents they serve face threats to public
safety from (i) natural disasters including, but not limited to, flood, fire, wdndstorm and
tornados; (ii) possible terrorist actions and weapons of mass destruction, be they
conventional, chemical, biological or nuclear; and (iii) hazardous materials releases, civil
disturbance or hostile military or paramilitary action.
D.
The Participating Entities recognize that the resources of a Participating Entity
might be strained or overwhelmed if forced to confront the realization of such threats in
isolation and that additional resources, personnel and equipment, beyond those available
to any single Participating Entity might be needed. Therefore, such threats to public
safety can be best met and mitigated where an orderly plan for assistance has been
developed prior to a sudden and immediate need.
E.
The Participating Entities seek to have a mutual aid agreement that ensures
eligibility of costs under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and consistent
with FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy DAP9523.6.
F.
The Participating Entities have determined that it is in their best interest and the
best interest of their constituents to create a plan to foster communications and the
sharing of resources, personnel, and equipment in the event of such calamities.
NOW, THEREFORE, FT IS MUTUALLY AGREED by and between each of
the Participating Entities as follows:
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Section 1.
Pgfinitjflns
Agreement. This Omnibus Mutual Aid Agreement
Assistance Costs. Any expenses that extend beyond the first twenty-four (24) hours (usual
and customary costs) incurred by the Assisting Party in providing any asset requested.
Unless agreed to otherwise by the Requesting Party and the Assisting Party, after twentyfour (24) hours, the Requesting Party shall be responsible for all costs associated with the
borrowed asset(s). For this Agreement, the computation of time begins when the
Assisting Party agrees to provide resources by mobilizing the same.
Assisting Party. The Participating Entity furnishing equipment, services and/or personnel
to the Requesting Party under this Agreement.
Authorized Representative. The chief executive or his or her designee of a Participating
Entity authorized in writing by such entity to request, offer or provide assistance under
the terms of this Agreement. The list of titles of authorized representatives for the
Participating Entities executing this Agreement shall be attached hereto as Exhibit A and
shall be updated as needed by each participating Party by means of a written notification
to the Director of Hinsdale County, Office of Emergency Management, P.O. Box 277,
Lake City, Colorado 81235.
Disaster or Local Emergency. Any occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or
severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from any natural cause or cause
of human origin, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, snow
storm, wave action, hazardous substance incident, oil spill or other water contamination
requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, volcanic activity, epidemic, air
pollution, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, civil disturbance or hostile military or
paramilitary action and any other form of occurrence or threat set forth in C.R.S. § 24-322103(1.5), as the same may be amended from time to time or an emergency or major
disaster as defined in 44 C.F.R. §206.2(a)(9) and (17), respectively.
Participating Entity(ies). Any county, municipality, township or other political
subdivisions of the State of Colorado or federally recognized Tribal Nation or interlocal
public agency of the State of Colorado, or political subdivision thereof, who is or may
hereafter become a party to this Agreement by executing a copy of this Agreement and
providing a copy with original signatures and the authorizing resolutions to every other
Participating Entity.
Requesting Party. The Participating Entity requesting aid in the event of a Disaster or
Local Emergency.
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Section 2.
Procgdurss
A. Request for Aid. When a Participating Entity becomes affected by a Disaster or
Local Emergency or requires assistance in preventing, mitigating or recovering from
incidents. Local Emergencies or Disasters, an authorized representative may invoke
emergency-related mutual aid assistance under this Agreement by orally communicating
a request for mutual aid assistance to an Assisting Party, followed as soon as practicable
or within thirty (30) days written confirmation of said request. A Participating Entity
shall not request mutual aid unless the Requesting Party deems resources available within
the jurisdiction of the Participating Entity inadequate.
B.
Assessment of Availability of Resources and Rendering of Assistance. When
contacted by a Requesting Party, a Participating Entity shall assess its situation to
determine available personnel, equipment and other resources that might be available for
purposes of rendering aid or assistance. A Participating Entity shall be excused from
making its resources available or continuing to make its resources available to the
Requesting Party if a need for the resources exists or arises within the territorial area or
jurisdiction of the Participating Entity or any other jurisdiction. Such decision of
availability shall be made by the Participating Entities, and such decision shall be
conclusive and in the sole discretion of the Participating Entities. The Participating
Entities recognize that time is critical during an emergency and diligent efforts shall be
made to respond to a request for assistance as rapidly as possible, including any
notification that requested assistance is not available.
C.
Supervision and Control. The personnel, equipment and resources of any
Assisting Party shall be and remain under operational control of the Requesting Party but
all parties hereby adopt and agree to utilize a local incident management system
incorporating the functions, principles and components of the Incident Command System
(ICS ). Direct supervision and control of said persormel, equipment and resources shall
remain with the designated supervisory personnel of the Assisting Party. Representatives
of the Requesting Party shall assign, through the unified command system,
operational work tasks to the supervisory personnel of the Assisting Party for
performance by the Assisting Party's personnel, equipment and resources. The designated
supervisory personnel of the Assisting Party shall have the initial responsibility and
authority for assigning work and establishing work schedules for the personnel of the
Assisting Party, subject to consultation with the Requesting Party. The Assisting Party's
personnel and other resources shall remain subject to recall by the Assisting Party at any
time. The Requesting Party shall, at its own expense, provide consumable supplies
needed to operate equipment unless mutually agreed upon otherwise. Participating Parties
shall ensure that Equipment is used only by properly trained and supervised operators.
All Equipment is provided "as is", with no representations or warranties as to its fitness
for particular purpose.
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Section 3. Personnel.
A.
Qualifications. Assisting Parties shall ensure that loaned personnel have the
ability, skill and certification necessary to perform the work required and may be obliged
to disclose the qualification(s) and training level of persormel identified to provide
assistance.
B.
Rights and Privileges. Whenever the employees of a Participating Entity are
rendering aid outside the area of their normal jurisdiction as an Assisting Party pursuant
to this Agreement, such employees shall have the powers, duties, rights, privileges and
immunities of and receive the compensation incidental to their employment by the
Participating Entity regardless of where serving. Workers compensation coverage shall be
as structured in C.R.S. § 29-5-109, if the request meets the requirements of C.R.S. §
29-5-103-108; otherwise each Party will maintain workers compensation insurance or
self-insurance coverage, covering its own personnel while they are providing assistance
pursuant to this Agreement. Each Participating Entity waives the right to sue any other
Participating Entity for any workers compensation benefits paid to its own employees,
volunteers or their dependents, even if the injuries were caused wholly or partially by the
negligence of any other Participating Entity or its officers, employees or volunteers.
C. Independent Contractor. Employees of an Assisting Party shall, at all times while
providing assistance, continue to be employees of the Assisting Party and shall not be
deemed employees of a Requesting Party for any purposes. Wages, hours and other terms
and conditions of employment of the Assisting Party shall remain applicable to all of its
employees who provide assistance. An Assisting Party shall be solely responsible for
payment of its employees' wages, any required payroll taxes and any benefits or other
compensation. The costs associated with borrowed personnel are subject to the
reimbursement process outline in Section 6.
Section 4.
Equipment.
A Requesting Party shall take proper precaution in its operation, storage and maintenance
of an Assisting Party's equipment. An Assisting Party's costs related to the
transportation, handling and loading/unloading of equipment shall be borne by the
Requesting Party unless mutually agreed upon otherwise. The Assisting Party shall
provide copies of invoices for such charges where provided by outside sources and shall
provide hourly accounting of charges for the Assisting Party's employees who perform
such services.
Section 5.
Record Keeping.
Time sheets and/or daily logs showing hours worked and equipment and materials used
or provided by an Assisting Party shall be recorded on a shift-by-shift basis by the
Assisting Party and/or the loaned employee(s) and shall be provided to the Requesting
Party as needed. If no persormel are loaned, the Assisting Party shall provide shipping
records for materials and equipment and the Requesting Party shall be responsible for any
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required documentation of use of material and eqiiipment for state or federal
reimbursement. Under all circumstances, the Requesting Party remains responsible for
ensuring that the amount and quality of all documentation is adequate to enable
reimbursement. However, each Assisting Party agrees to exercise its best effort to ensure
that it provides the documentation necessary for the Requesting Party to obtain
reimbursement under federal law and FEMA's Disaster Assistance Policy, if applicable.
Section 6. Payment for Services and Assistance.
When a request for assistance is made, the Requesting Party and the Assisting Party will
determine if reimbursement for services or assets will be requested. Payment terms and
conditions will be negotiated and agreed on at the time of the initial request, but if more
time is necessary, any payment terms must be agreed upon within thirty (30) days of the
request. In many cases, the Requesting Party and the Assisting Party will agree no
reimbursement is necessary.
When reimbursement has been negotiated, the Requesting Party shall pay the Assisting
Party for all valid and invoiced Assistance Costs within sixty (60) days of receipt of the
Assisting Party's invoice. If such timing presents a hardship, the Requesting Party can
make a request to the Assisting Party to revise the paymenttimeframe.
Section 7.
Indemnification.
A. Indemnification. Except as otherwise provided herein, to the fullest extent
permitted by applicable law, the Requesting Party releases and shall indemnify, hold
harmless and defend each Assisting Party, its officers, employees and agents from and
against any and all costs, including costs of defense, claims, judgment or awards of
damages asserted or arising directly or indirectly from, on account of, or in connection
with providing assistance to the Requesting Party, whether arising before, during or after
performance of the assistance and whether suffered by any of the Participating Entities or
any other person or entity.
B.
Activities in Bad Faith or Beyond Scope. No Participating Entity shall be required
under this Agreement to indemnify, hold harmless and defend any other Participating
Entity from any claim, loss, harm, liability, damage or cost or expense caused by or
resulting from the activities of any Participating Entity's officers, employees or agents
acting in bad faith or performing activities beyond the scope of their training or duties.
C.
Governmental Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
no term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver,
express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other
provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, § 24-10-101 et seq., C.R.S., as
now existing or hereafter amended (the "CGIA"). The parties understand and agree that
liability for claims or injuries to persons or property arising out of negligence of a
Participating Entity afforded protections by the CGIA, its departments, agencies, boards.
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officials or employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of the CGIA, as now
existing or hereafter amended.
Section 8.
Participation.
A.
Voluntary Nature. Participation in this Agreement is voluntary. Execution of this
Agreement therefore is not legally binding on a Participating Entity until such
Participating Entity agrees to become a Requesting Party or an Assisting Party in
accordance with its terms. Once this Agreement is executed. Participating Entities are
obliged to disclose the qualification(s) and training level of personnel identified to
provide assistance. No Participating Entity shall be liable to another Participating Entity,
or be considered to be in breach of or default under this Agreement on account of any
delay in or failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement, except to make
payment if applicable.
B.
Role of Authorized Representative. The Authorized Representative of each
Participating Entity shall:
i.
Participate in any meetings convened on the implementation of this
Agreement;
ii.
Obtain and conmiunicate to relevant departments of their entity the
discussion items and decisions of the meeting as they bear on interoperability among
Participating Entities.
iii. Maintain a copy of this Agreement (including amendments) and a list of
the Participating Entities;
iv. Ensure that the Director of Hinsdale County, Office of Emergency
Management has current emergency contact information for their respective entity;
V.
Notify the Director of Hinsdale County, Office of Emergency
Management in writing upon their entity's termination of participation in this Agreement.
Section 9. Other Laws. In the event that an emergency or Disaster impacts a large
geographical area that activates either Federal or State emergency laws or is an event that
is specifically otherwise addressed by applicable law such as C.R.S. § 29-22-101 et seq.
relating to hazardous substance incidents, this Agreement shall remain in effect until or
unless this Agreement conflicts with such Federal and State laws.
Section 10. Approval. The rendering of mutual aid response by any Assisting
Party beyond the political boundary of the Assisting Party is hereby deemed to be
approved by the respective executive and legislative governing bodies of the Assisting
Party, and such response shall require no further approval by responsible officials of any
jurisdiction.
Section 11. Additional Parties. Additional govenmiental jurisdictions may become
parties to this Agreement by approval of their governing bodies and without fiirther
consent of those already signators to this Agreement. However, the joinder of non-
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governmental entities to this Agreement shall require the consent and signature of each
party to this Agreement.
Section 12. Term.
This Agreement shall be in effect unless terminated by
thirty (30) days' advance written notice by a Participating Entity. Notice by a
Participating Entity of termination shall only terminate this Agreement as to that
Participating Entity; this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as to all other
Participating Entities. Notice of such termination shall be made in writing and shall be
served personally or by registered mail upon all other Participating Entities.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon its
execution by the initial Participating Entity and shall be become effective as to each
successive signator upon its execution by that Participating Entity, with no action being
required of the current signatories.
Section 14. Amendments and Assignment . Amendments to this Agreement may be
made only upon unanimous consent by all current Participating Entities. This Agreement
shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of each Participating Entity except that
no jurisdiction may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior
written consent of two thirds of the other Participating Entities.
Section 15. Severability: Effect on Other Agreements. Should any portion, section
or subsection of this Agreement be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction
that fact shall not effect or invalidate any other portion, section or subsection; and the
remaining portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect without regard
to the section, portion, subsection or power invalidated. This Agreement is not intended
to be exclusive among the Participating Entities. Any Participating Entity may enter into
separate assistance agreements with any other entity. No such separate agreement shall
terminate any responsibility under this Agreement.
Section 16. Count erpa rt s. This Agreement shall be executed by each Participating
Entity on a separate signature page. Copies of signature pages shall be provided by each
signator to each prior Participating Entity, and such copies shall have the full force and
effect as if they were originals.
Section 17. No Partnership. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to
create an association, joint venture or partnership among the Participating Entities or to
impose any partnership obligation or liability upon any Participating Entity. Further, no
Participating Entity shall have any authority to act on behalf of or as an agent for or to
otherwise bind any other Participating Entity.
Section 18. No Third Party Beneficiary. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to create any rights in or duties to any third party, nor any liability or standard
of care with reference to any third party. This Agreement shall not confer any right, or
remedy upon any person other than the Participating Entities.
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[SIGNATURE PAGE TO OMNIBUS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT]
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF HINSDALE
ATTEST:
By;
Stan Whinnery
Linda Pavich
Clerk to the Board
PARTICIPATING PARTIES
Hinsdale County Sheriff
Lake Citv Area Fire Protection District
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,Chairperson
J . DAVID R E E D
J. D a v i d R e e d ,
A T T O R N E Y S
A T
P.C.
LAW
JAMES D. MAHONEY
Bo
JAMES NERLIN
Bo JAMES NERUN
P.O.Box 196
Montrose. Colorado 81402
(970) 249-3806 • (970) 249-9661 (fax)
[email protected]
visit our website
jdreedlaw.com
December 2, 2014
Lake City Area Fire Protection District
Board of Directors
PO Box 574
131 N. Henson St
Lake City, CO 81235
RE:
Montrose Emergency Telephone Service Authority ("METSA ") 9-1-1 Emergency
Notification System
Fire Chief Hagendorf and Members of the Lake City Area Fire Protection District Board of
Directors:
Please find the enclosed letter from the METSA Board of Directors regarding 9-1-1
Emergency Notifications to citizens' cell phones. METSA is requesting the support of all
municipalities and first responders within Delta, Gurmison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel and Saguache Counties to enact a Resolution encouraging residents within the sevencounty region to register with the 9-1-1 Emergency Notification System and to support
METSA's public outreach campaign to get cellular phone users to register their numbers with the
9-1-1 Emergency Notification System. Also enclosed is a proposed Resolution in support of
registering wireless phones with the 9-1-1 Emergency Notification System.
Our office represents METSA in this matter and would be willing to assist when needed
to answer any questions or to assist with reformatting the proposed Resolution based on your
specific county or municipal standards. The goal of METSA in this matter is to increase public
awareness of the 9-1-1 Emergency Notification System, and respectfully, on behalf of METSA,
we are asking that the Lake City Area Fire Protection District enact a Resolution similar to the
proposed form enclosed herein.
Sincerely,
Bo James Nerlin
Ends.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE O F F I C E • 4 5 5 Mountain Village Blvd., Suite A • Mountain Village. CO 8 1 4 3 5 • ( 9 7 0 ) 3 6 9 - 6 4 3 9
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING REGISTRATION AND USE OF 9-1-1 EMERGENCY
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Resolution No. 2014-
RECITALS:
A. WHEREAS, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel and Saguache Counties
and the municipalities therein have seen a significant increase in the use of cell phones by
residents and businesses in their respective communities; and
B. WHEREAS, a majority of all homes in the United States use cell phones or internet-based phones
as the primary form of communication, and many such homes do not have land or wired lines;
and
C. WHEREAS, the Montrose Emergency Telephone Service Authority ("MEiTSA") entered into a
Services Agreement to provide high speed 9-1-1 emergency notifications to geographically
selected calling areas within Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel and
Saguache Counties for wireless users; and
D. WHEREAS, early notification to residents during an emergency significantly reduces the
likelihood of injuries and loss of life; and
E. WHEREAS, in order to provide efficient and effective warning systems, METSA is
recommending that all residents and businesses in the seven-county region be encouraged to add
their phones and geographic locations to a 9-1-1 Emergency Notification System via the
following Website: http://www:westregion.org.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the
District, State of
Colorado, hereby supports the efforts of the Montrose Einergency Telephone Service Authority to
encourage residents and businesses to register their phones with the 9-1-1 Emergency Notification
System.
Adopted this
day of
2014, by the
District Board.
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