HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 2018-41 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-41
RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A 28E AGREEMENT
FOR INSPECTION SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF WALFORD
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa allows municipalities to enter into 28E agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Walford has requested the Fairfax Building Department to help
with inspections until they have certified staff able to complete such inspections; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax and the City of Walford have drafted a 28E Agreement
for Inspection Services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fairfax City Council does hereby
approve and enter into the attached 28E Agreement for Inspection Services with the City of
Walford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, that
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Resolution.
Passed and approved this 10"' day of July 2018.
AYES: Otto, Daly, Kell, Volk, and Wainwright
NAYS: None
4rnell G. Fried en, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cynt is Stimson, City Clerk/Treasurer
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CITY OF WALFORD AND CITY OF FAIRFAX
AGREEMENT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES .
1 AGREEMENT
1.113ursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 28E, this Agreement by and between City of
Walford, Iowa and the City of Fairfax, Iowa shall be known as the City of
Walford and City of Fairfax Agreement for Inspection Services.
2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
2.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for electrical and commercial
inspection codes of the City of Walford to protect the public health, safety and
welfare.
2.2 Fairfax, Iowa Building Inspector shall provide inspection services to the City of
Walford on a temporary basis. Inspections shall be related to permits issued
by the City of Walford for electrical and commercial buildings. .
3 PERMITS AND FEES
3.1 The City of Walford agrees to receive, and process permit applications, collect
permit fees, issue permits and maintain permit records.
3.2 The City of Walford agrees to pay City of Fairfax for inspection services based
upon an hourly rate including wages, and overhead costs for fringe benefits,
office administration and transportation. The hourly rate shall be $31.88. The
City of Walford will pay.said amounts based upon submittal of documentation
of hours of work required and miles traveled. Reasonable travel time to and
from jobsites shall be included in the time charged. Mileage shall be paid at
the federal mileage rate, which is currently .545 per mile. The City of Fairfax
shall bill the City of Walford on a monthly basis, providing an itemization of
services rendered.
4 INSPECTIONS
4.1 City of Fairfax agrees to provide inspection services to the City of Walford.
4.2 Inspections will be conducted by the Fairfax Building Inspector during normal
working hours as agreed upon by both cities.
4.3 The City of Walford will be responsible for inspection requests. Inspections will
be complete on the designated day and time agreed upon by both cities..
4.4 Inspections shall include footings, setbacks, electrical service, gas piping, rough-
ins for framing, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work, and final inspection
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for Commercial Buildings and Electrical inspections for all other buildings upon
request by the City of Walford. Subsequent re-inspection of deficient or
corrected work shall be as .requested by the City of Walford. The City of
Walford may limit the number of inspections per building and may request
additional inspections as deemed necessary.
5 ENFORCEMENTS
5.1 It is expressly understood and agreed that the inspection work carried out.
hereunder will result in advisory reports to the City of Walford. Such reports
will be in the form of checklists, forms, notices, or written notes recording the
date, location and type of inspection, the pass or fail status of the work, and a
list of any code deficiencies observed and/or corrections required. Reports will
be provided to the City of Walford in a timely manner following each
inspection. The City of Walford assumes full responsibility for all decisions and
actions needed to effectively administer and enforce the City of Walford Codes.
Prosecution of Code violations shall be by the City of Walford.
6 RECORDS
6.1 The City of Walford shall maintain records of Permits.
7 HOLD HARMLESS
7.1 The City of Walford will hold harmless, indemnify and defend all claims and suits
for liability against the City of Fairfax and any of its employees arising as a result
of any services performed by the City of Fairfax under this agreement.
8 APPEALS.
8.1 Appeals of decisions or determinations as a result of inspections shall be through
the City of Walford.
9 AMENDMENTS
9 .1 Any portion of this Agreement may be amended at any time, as mutually agreed,
by Resolution of the City of Walford City Council and Resolution.of the City of
Fairfax Council.
10 DURATION OF AGREEMENT
10.1 This Agreement shall continue until terminated by either the City of Walford or
the City of Fairfax. It is the intent of the agreement to be temporary in nature
until the City of Walford's Building Official can become certified in Electrical
and Commercial Inspections.
.11 EFFECTIVE DATE
11.1 This Agreement shall commence on July 10, 2018.
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Passed and approved this 101h day of July, 2018.
Burnell G. Frieden, Mayor of Fairfax
ATTEST:
Cynthia K. S imson, City Clerk/Treasurer
Bill Voss, Mayor of Walford
ATTEST:
Janet Gann, City Clerk
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