HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 03-01-14-3 RESOLUTION 03-01-14-3
CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH LINN COUNTY AND
THE LINN COUNTY SHERIFF FOR FY 2003/2004
WHEREAS,a contract between the City of Fairfax,Linn County and the Linn County
Sheriff for law enforcement protection for hours per weep at the rate of twenty dollars
($20.00)per hour commencing July 1, 2003 and continues in effect until June 30,2004; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Iowa, the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby directed to certify this resolution of approval and
the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract with Linn County and the Linn County Sheriff.
Passed and approved this day ofi(migu , 2003.
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ABSENT
Bill Voss,Mayor
ATTEST:
Marft4a, City Clerk
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Lina County Sheriff Office
FY03/04
Contract For Law Enforcement Services
This contract is entered into by and between Linn County, Iowa, hereafter referred to as
Linn County, and the Sherif`of Linn County, Iowa, hereafter referred to as the Linn
County Sheriff, and the City of Fairfax, hereafter referred to as the City of Fairfax.
Whereas,the City ofF"airfax desires to have Linn County and the Linn County
Sheriff provide law enforcement protection; and
Whereas, Linn County and the Linn County Sheriff are willing to provide this
service to the City of Fairfax upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,
Now,therefore,in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth
herein, the parties hereto legally intending to be bound hereby, do covenant and agree for
themselves and their respective successors and assigns as follows;
1) Linn County through its heriff sffice, will have a Deputy Sheriff on duty in
the City of Fairfax, for ' d hours per week, at times requested by the
Mayor of the City of Fairfax.
2) Linn County through its Sheriffs Office, will at all times, answer calls for law
enforcement service in the City of Fairfax at no additional charge beyond what is
called for under the terms of this contract.
3) In consideration of the services set forth herein, the City of Fairfax, agrees to pay
to Linn County the sum of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per hour. This hourly fee is
determined by a formula of costs, which, in part,takes into consideration the
financial responsibilities incurred by Linn County, as they relate to the provision
of law enforcement services to the City of Fairfax.. Such financial responsibilities
include, but are not limited.to:
0 Salaries and fringe benefits of the Deputy Sheriff,
0 Payments for support services and overhead costs;
0 Maintenance of cost accounting records and the issuance of financial reports;
and
0 Equipment costs, depreciation, and other direct and indirect costs.
All billings and payments for services will be handled through the office of the Linn
County Sheriffs Office,in accordance with the practices and procedures of that office.
4) Responsibility for the planning and organizing of law enforcement services and
determining law enforcement policy, regulations, and other matters pertaining to
the services provided to the City of Fairfax by the Deputy Sheriffs are to be
mutually agreed upon by the Sheriff of Linn County and the Mayor of the City of
Fairfax,
5) So as to retain authority over personnel and to maintain effective accountability,
the Sheriff of Linn County will be responsible for the hiring, training, assignment,
discipline, and dismissal of the Deputy Sheriffs providing services to the City of
Fairfax,
6) Employment rights of Deputy Sheriffs assigned under this Contract to provide
law enforcement services to the City of Fairfax are not to be abridged by Linn
County or the Linn County Sheriff.
7) Linn County agrees to supply all equipment, including motor vehicles,to the
Deputy Sheriffs engaged in providing the services to the City of Fairfax,
8) The City of Fairfax should make available to the Deputy Sheriffs rendering
services under the provisions of this Agreement, suitable facilities for the purpose
of conducting law enforcement activities.
9) Records shall be maintained by the Linn County Sheriff concerning the
performance of services rendered to the City of Fairfax under this agreement.
10) On at least a monthly basis,the Linn County Sheriff shall provide to the Mayor of
the City of Fairfax service performance data relative to the services provided by
the Linn County Sheriff's Office under this Agreement which shall include, but
not be limited to
Geographical location of reported incidents;
b Time of day the call was received;
o Time required for a unit to respond;
6 Time on the scene;
♦ Number of calls for service;
+ Nature of the calls;
+ Number of arrests;
Number of non-criminal calls; and
+ Assistance given,
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11) Guidelines for local ordinance enforcement by Deputy Sheriffis providing
services under this Agreement shall be determined by the Mayor of the City of
Fairfax.
12) individuals charged with violations of the local ordinances of the City of Fairfax
shall be cited to appear in the appropriate Iowa District Court.
13) Revenues generated by the law enforcement activities of the Deputy Sheriffs shall
be disposed of according to procedures established in the Code of Iowa.
14) In the event of a lawsuit arising from the provision of law enforcement services
against the Lina County Sheriff and/or any of his or her employees under the
terms of this contract,Linn County shall defend the 'Sheriff and his or her
employees.
15) In the event of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of any ordinance of the
City of Fairfax which is enforced by the Linn County Sheriff as set forth herein,
the City of Fairfax shall defend the constitutionality of said ordinance.
16) Should Linn County,the Linn County Sheriff, and any of his or her employees
abiding by the terns of this Contract be found liable in a lawsuit,provisions for
payment of compensation shall be made according to the Court;
17) Should a tort action be taken against the Linn County Sheriff and/or any of his or
her employees, Linn County shall be responsible for indemnifying its officers
according to Chapter 631A of the Code of Iowa,
18) Once this Agreement has been entered into, amendments and/or modifications
shall not be made unless mutually agreed upon by all parties, and then in such
case, the current Agreement shall be terminated and shall be replaced by the
amended and/or modified Agreement.
19) In the event of default by any party subject to this Agreement, any other party
subject to this Agreement shall have the right to pursue any course of legal action,
which is allowed by law.
20) Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the ether party ninety (90)
days written notice of its intention to terminate said Agreement.
21) This Agreement is effective on the I'day of July, 2003, and continues in effect
until the 30 day of June, 2004, or terminated in accordance with the provisions
for termination as set out herein.
In witness whereof, this Agreement has been executed and approved and is effective and
operative as to each of the parties as herein provided.
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Lina County, Iowa Linn County Sheriff
Chairperson Sheriff of Linn County
Linn County Board
Of Supervisors
Bate Date
Mayor For The City of Fairfax
Date
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