PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM OR SUBJECT ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING June 20,2011:

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1 REQUEST FOR ITEMS ON COUNCIL AGENDA: PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM OR SUBJECT ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING June 20,2011: Interlocal agreement with the City of Washougal for the purchasellease of an ambulance and Lifepac 15 cardiac monitoring unit. OTHER RECOMMENDATION FOR ACTION: Authorization for the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement. JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION: This interlocal docuineilts the purchase of an ambulance and cardiac monitoring unit by the City of Washougal and the subsequent lease of the ambulance to the City of Camas as the "regional" EMS provider. This interlocal was reviewed the City Council at the June 6,201 1 workshop. I will be present at the City Council meeting to make a presentation and address questions if necessary. Monte Brachmann Interim Fire Chief

2 INTER-LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this day by and between the CITY OF CAMAS, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "Camas", and the CITY OF WASHOUGAL, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "Washougal", In accordance with the Inter-Local Cooperation Act (RCW Chapter 39.34), Camas and Washougal, in consideration of the payments, covenants and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to he made and performed by the parties, do covenant and agree as follows: Section 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement is to allow Camas and Washougal to cooperate in the re-chassis and equipping of an ambulance currently owned by the City of Camas or to purchase and equip an ambulance for use by Camas (regional service provider) to provide advanced life support transport ambulance services in Camas, Washougal, and East County Fire & Rescue District as documented in the three party service agreement dated July 5, Furthermore, this agreement allows the City of Washougal to lease said ambulance to the City of Camas (regional service provider) for the term of the agreement. The ambulance obtained through this agreement shall typically be stationed in Washougal and be the first responding ambulance to Washougal calls, subject to CRESA dispatch protocols. Section 2. DURATION: This agreement shall be for seven (7) years. Section 3. ADMINISTRATION: No new or separate legal or administrative entity is created to administer the provisions of this agreement. This agreement shall be administered jointly by Camas and Washougal by and through the City Administrators or the Fire Chiefs of

3 Inter-Local Agreement Page 2 both cities, who shall collectively administer this undertaking in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. Section 4. FINANCING: The City of Washougal shall purchase a complete new ambulance, "demonstrator ambulance", or fund the re-chassis of an existing ambulance that is currently owned by the City of Camas (regional service provider). The City of Washougal will also fund the purchase of a new "Lifepak 15" cardiac monitoring unit for the new or refurbished ambulance. Furthermore, the City of Camas will furnish the ambulance box (body), radiolcomputer equipment, medical supplies, necessary medical equipment, and the gurney to make the unit fully functional as an ALS ambulance. The cost to the City of Washougal for the ambulance and cardiac monitoring unit shall not exceed $150,000. The purchases shall be completed by November 1,2011. Section. Ownership: The ambulance shall be owned and titled in the name of the City of Washougal. The radios/computer, medical equipment/supplies, and gurney shall be owned by the City of Camas (regional EMS provider). At the termination of the agreement, the City of Washougal shall maintain the ownership of the ambulance. If the agreement is terminated prior to the end of the seven (7) year term, the City of Washougal shall reimburse the City of Camas (regional service provider) for the ambulance "boxibody" for its value prior to the re-chassis and rekbishment ($5,000). The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall maintain the ownership of the radiolcomputer equipment, medical supplies, medical equipment, and gurney as per the three party service agreement dated July 5,2006. The identifying logo on the ambulance stationed in Washougal shall be the "tri-agency" logo that identifies the unit as

4 Inter-Local Agreement "Serving Washougal, Camas, and ECF&R. Section 6. Insurance: The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall maintain vehicle liability and comprehensive coverage on the vehicle. Each city shall obtain and keep in full force and effect liability coverage protecting itself and its employees, officers and agents, and the party, its employees, officers and agents, for claims of any persons for injuries to life, person or property by reason of anything done or permitted to be done or suffered or admitted to be done by the parties in the ownership and operation of the ambulance. If either party withdraws from the Washington Cities Insurance Authority, that party shall deliver a certificate of insurance showing compliance with this section. Section 7. Vehicle Maintenance & Fueling: The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall be responsible for the proper care, security, all repairs, maintenance, and fueling of the ambulance for the term of the agreement. Section 8. Ambulance Licensing: The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall be responsible to obtain and maintain all required Washington State Department of Health licensing and certification required for the operation of an advanced life support transport ambulance. Section 9. Lease Rate: The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall pay the City of Washougal one dollar ($1.00) per year for the term of the agreement to lease the ambulance. Section 10. Specifications and Purchase: The City of Camas (regional service provider) shall be responsible for preparing the specifications for the ambulance re-chassis or

5 Inter-Local Agreement Page 4 purchase. The City of Washougal shall approve the specifications and prepare the bid documents. The City of Washougal shall bid and purchase the ambulance. Section 11. Lifepak 15 Purchase: The City of Washougal shall purchase a Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor for use in the ambulance stationed at Station #171. At the end or termination of this agreement, the Lifepak 15 unit shall remain the property of the region EMS service provider, the City of Camas. Section 12. INDEMNIFICATION: Camas and Washougal shall indemnify and hold harmless the other, its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses and damage of any nature whatsoever, by reason of or arising out of any negligent action or omission of the respective employees, officers, volunteers, and agents, in the execution and administration of this agreement. Section 13. TERMINATION: Each party shall have the right to terminate this entire agreement, with or without cause, upon 180 days written notice to the other party. Such notice shall be sufficient if it is in writing and deposited in the United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage fully prepaid and addressed to the parties at their last known addresses as follows: City of Camas P.O. Box 1055 Camas, WA City of Washougal 1701 "C" Street Washougal, WA Section 13. FILING: This agreement shall be filed with the city clerks of Camas and Washougal, with the county auditor or, alternatively, listed by subject on the public agency's web

6 Inter-Local Agreement site or other electronically retrievable public source. Section 14. EFFECTIVE DATE: This agreement shall be effective upon signing by the respective parties hereto. DATED this, f o y a d CITY OF CAMAS CITY OF WASHOUGAL By: Mayor Mayor Attest: Clerk Attest: Clerk Approved as to form: Approved as to form: City Attorney City Attorney