Ordinance No. 15,344 ORDINANCE NO. 15,344
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH MEMBERS
OF THE CHANNEL INDUSTRIES MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION (CIMA)
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes the
City Manager to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with members of the Channel Industries Mutual
Aid Organization (CIMA) for emergency services. A copy of said agreement is attached hereto,
marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown, this the 121h day of January, 2023.
NDON CAPETILLO, M yor
ATTEST:
ANGELA ACK City-Clerk ;? f
APPROVED S O F
SCOTT LE OND, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
CIMA MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS CIMA MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Services Agreement' or
"Agreement") is made as of the_day of January, 2023, by and between the
Members of the Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization, including, but not limited to,
the undersigned Member and Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization, a Texas non-
profit corporation.
RECITALS
A. CIMA is an organization whose primary purpose is to respond to fire alarms and
extinguish fires in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area through the mutual
efforts of its Members, as provided in its Bylaws. CIMA is founded on the belief
that the pooling of available resources of its Members, which shall include
various Houston Ship Channel industries and governmental entities that have the
resources required to participate in these activities, will provide a more efficient
and effective response for firefighting, rescue, hazmat, and emergency medical
manpower and facilities in emergency situations either natural or man-made,
including but not limited to acts of war or terrorism. No Member shall receive any
compensation from CIMA for its participation in this plan but may receive
reimbursement for its expenses incurred in responding to emergency situations
as described herein. Each company participating in this plan must reserve
manpower, material, and equipment for its own protection before releases can be
made in an emergency. This matter is entirely the judgment of the management
of each Member. No Member, therefore, is obligated by their manpower and
equipment listings.
B. The undersigned Member is a Member of CIMA and as a Member of the CIMA
Corporation is entitled and obligated to enter into this Agreement.
C. The undersigned Member desires to contract with CIMA to provide standby
availability of, and the actual provision of, assistance with respect to emergency
fire protection and other public safety matters on the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
AGREEMENTS
In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants set forth in this
Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Articles of Incorporation" and 'Bylaws" shall mean the Articles of Incorporation
and the Bylaws of the CIMA Corporation that are in effect.
"CIMA" or "CIMA Corporation" shall mean Channel Industries Mutual Aid
Organization, a Texas non-profit corporation, its successors, assigns, agents,
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employees, officers, and directors. These terms do not include the individual members
of CIMA which are referred to variously as: "Member', "Member of CIMA" and "CIMA
Member."
"DEFEND" SHALL MEAN TO: (1) PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE
TO THE CIMA CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S), OR AT THE CIMA
CORPORATION'S AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S)' OPTION, TO REIMBURSE THE
CIMA CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S) FOR ALL REASONABLE
ATTORNEYS FEES GENERATED BY COUNSEL SELECTED BY THE CIMA
CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S); AND (2) TO PAY ALL OTHER COSTS
OF DEFENSE INCLUDING ALL APPEAL AND SUPERSEDEAS BONDS.
"Member" or "CIMA Member" shall mean any member of CIMA and its
successors, predecessors and affiliates that are owned by, which owns, or is under
common ownership with such member. Any affiliate which shall at any time cease to
own, be owned by, or be under common ownership with the CIMA Member shall cease
at such time to be an affiliate of that Member.
"Non-member" or "Non-CIMA Member" shall mean any company which is not a
Member of the CIMA Corporation or a party to this Services Agreement.
ARTICLE II
2.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall begin on the effective date hereof and end on
December 31, 2023, and, thereafter, the term shall be renewed automatically,
without notice, for successive one-year terms beginning on each January 1 and
ending on each December 31, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Sections 2.2
and 2.4.
2.2 Termination of Membership.
This Agreement shall terminate as to any Member, without notice, automatically
and concurrently upon the effective date the Member ceases to be a Member of
CIMA as provided in CIMA's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Financial,
including reimbursement, and indemnity obligations existing at the time of
termination shall survive termination.
2.3 Failure to Satisfy Financial Requirements.
At the time of the execution of this Services Agreement and at any time
thereafter upon demand by CIMA Corporation, each CIMA Member shall furnish
written evidence of its compliance with the financial requirements described in
Section 5.6 of this Services Agreement in a format acceptable to CIMA. Failure
to provide satisfactory written proof shall give CIMA Corporation the absolute
right to cancel CIMA Member's membership in CIMA Corporation and CIMA
Member's rights and responsibilities under this Services Agreement.
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2.4 Termination Upon Dissolution of CIMA.
This Agreement shall terminate without notice, automatically and concurrently
upon dissolution of CIMA.
2.5 Enforcement and Authority.
Members must have executed this Services Agreement to enforce or obtain the
benefit of the rights and obligations of this Services Agreement. Each Member
executing this Services Agreement represents that the individual executing this
Services Agreement on behalf of the Member is an officer of the Member or
highest-ranking facility management and has full authority to execute this
Services Agreement on behalf of the Member. Upon execution of this Services
Agreement by any Member, CIMA shall deliver a copy of such executed Services
Agreement to each Member of CIMA.
ARTICLE ]I]
SERVICES
3.1 Objective
CIMA's object is the joining together of fire-fighting, rescue, hazmat, and
emergency medical manpower and facilities among Houston Ship Channel
industries and government entities for mutual assistance in case of emergency
situations —either natural or man-made, including but not limited to acts of war or
terrorism. Each Member of CIMA is responsible for maintaining resources in the
form of properly trained emergency personnel and adequate equipment sufficient
to control fire and emergencies of the type and magnitude reasonable to
anticipate occurring at the Member's facility. The determination of the adequacy
of each Member's emergency resources shall be at that Member's sole
discretion; however, a CIMA Member's membership may be cancelled if CIMA
Corporation determines, in its reasonable discretion, that the Member is not
maintaining emergency resources as provided under this Section 3.1.
3.2 Designated Emergencies—Notification.
In the event of an actual or potential fire or emergency situation, if a CIMA
Member desires additional emergency personnel and equipment, then the
Member shall promptly notify CIMA of the actual or potential fire or emergency
situation using the CIMA General Operating Procedures and CIMA Dispatch
Procedures. The notification shall include the location, nature and size of the
actual or potential fire or emergency situation, if known, and the type of
assistance needed. The initial notification may be oral. CIMA Corporation shall
retain documentation concerning the request for assistance.
3.3 Designated Emergencies —Response.
Upon receipt of the notice, CIMA (or one or more of its officers) should notify
appropriate officials and CIMA Member(s) according to prearranged plans. All
aid reporting to the affected plant or location will park as directed by the plant
guards or officials and will act directly under the supervision of the officials of that
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plant or location. In all cases where response is made, the assistance must wait
at the entrance of such plant or location until it receives instructions to enter.
3.4 Designated Emengencies —Participation Voluntary.
There is no obligation on any CIMA Member to contribute equipment or
manpower to any particular emergency. Participation in any particular
emergency is wholly voluntary based on the needs and availability of a CIMA
Member to respond. Thus, there is no liability on a CIMA Member for (i) failing to
respond to an emergency situation at another CIMA Member's facility under this
Services Agreement; (ii) the amount or manner of any response by a CIMA
Member to an emergency situation; or (iii) for withdrawing a response after
commencement of a response.
3.5 Designated Emerqencies —Activity Direction.
Any CIMA Member requesting aid must designate a representative to meet such
aid as is dispatched, provide a parking location, and/or directions to the
emergency scene. To receive aid, CIMA Members' emergency plans or
supplement to such emergency plans, must contain the provisions specified in
the CIMA Operating Procedures. Officials of the CIMA Member receiving
assistance will be responsible for directing fire fighting or emergency activities.
Officials of the CIMA Member receiving assistance may request the CIMA
Specialist Group to provide consultation, advice, or otherwise assist as needed.
ARTICLE IV
REIMBURSEMENT
4.1 Member Reimbursement.
Each Member receiving assistance from other CIMA Members hereunder shall
replace material used, and repair or replace any equipment damaged or lost in
the control of a fire or emergency situation when such damage or loss occurs
within the receiving Member's facilities, on property under the control of the
Member receiving assistance (such as leased warehouse space), or during
transit to such locations, in kind or in cash at current prices; provided that the
material and/or equipment was furnished by other CIMA Members in response to
a properly placed request under Section 3.2. REIMBURSEMENT OF
DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED WITHOUT REGARD TO
THE CAUSE OR CAUSES THEREOF (INCLUDING DAMAGE OR LOSS
CAUSED BY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS) OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY
PARTY OR PARTIES, INCLUDING THE OWNER OR OPERATOR, WHETHER
SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR
PASSIVE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LABOR, FUEL,
INSURANCE OR OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES NOT INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH, OR NOT ARISING ONLY OUT OF, THE EMERGENCY
SITUATION.
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4.2 Reimbursement Definition.
"Reimbursement" means and includes the concepts set forth in this Section 4.2.
Damage to and loss of equipment refers to damage and loss as a result of the
emergency situation rather than from the wear and tear expected in the normal
operation of the equipment. The owner of damaged or lost equipment is entitled
to replacement of the equipment if repair of the equipment is not feasible for
economic or other reasons. The cost of replacement in that circumstance will be
the current cost, in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, of new equipment
with specifications similar to that of the equipment to be replaced. The current
cost of new, similar equipment is to be determined as of the date of the damage
or loss that necessitates the replacement of the equipment.
4.3 Reimbursement by Municipalities. Governmental Entities. and Fire Departments.
From time to time, municipalities, governmental entities, and fire departments
(municipal or otherwise), who are CIMA Members, in the event of an actual or
potential fire or emergency situation at a Non-CIMA Member's facility or involving
a Non-CIMA Member's property (such as a tanker truck fire on a public street),
will request additional emergency personnel and equipment from CIMA to
respond to the fire or emergency situation. In the event the Non-CIMA Member
refuses to execute the CIMA NON-MEMBER EMERGENCY INCIDENT
ASSISTANCE AND REMIBURSEMENT AND INDEMNIFICATION
AGREEMENT, the municipality, governmental entity, or fire department
(municipal or otherwise) is responsible, to the extent allowed by law, for replacing
material used, and repairing or replacing any equipment damaged or lost, in the
control of the fire or emergency situation within the receiving Non-CIMA
Member's facilities, involving a Non-CIMA Member's property (such as a tanker
truck fire on a public street), or during transit to such locations, in kind or in cash
at current prices. REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT IS
REQUIRED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR CAUSES THEREOF
(INCLUDING DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED BY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS)
OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY OR PARTIES INCLUDING THE
OWNER OR OPERATOR, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT
OR CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. REIMBURSEMENT IS DEFINED IN
SECTION 4.2. REIMBURSEMENT BY THE MUNICIPALITY, GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITY, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT IS NOT CONTINGENT UPON
REIMBURSEMENT BY THE NON-CIMA MEMBER TO THE MUNICIPALITY,
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
4.4 SURVIVABILITY.
ALL PROVISIONS CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION DATE.
4.5 GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
THE REIMBURSEMENT PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 4.1 AND 4.3 ARE
INAPPLICABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT IS
DAMAGED OR LOST BY REASON OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OF THE PARTY SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION
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5.1 MEMBER INDEMNIFICATION.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, EACH MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE (BUT NOT SUCH MEMBER'S PREDECESSORS,
SUCCESSORS OR AFFILIATES), FROM OTHER CIMA MEMBERS, SHALL
INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS (A) CIMA; AND (B) EACH AND
EVERY CIMA MEMBER AND THE AGENTS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES THEREOF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE (BOTH (A) AND (B)
HEREINAFTER "INDEMNIFIED PARTIES"), FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND
ALL DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, INJURIES, FINES
(INCLUDING PENALTIES OR OTHER CHARGES OR COSTS IMPOSED BY
ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AUTHORITY), LIABILITY, ATTORNEY
FEES, LITIGATION COSTS AND EXPENSES, AND LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER FOR SICKNESS OR INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON
(INCLUDING ANY EMPLOYEE), AND FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY
PROPERTY OWNED OR OPERATED BY CIMA CORPORATION, A CIMA
MEMBER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY (INCLUDING ANY
EQUIPMENT AND ANY NATURAL RESOURCES) RESULTING DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY FROM THE RECEIVING MEMBER'S REQUEST FOR, USE OF,
OR RELIANCE UPON EQUIPMENT OR EMPLOYEES OF OTHER CIMA
MEMBERS OR FROM THE RESPONSE ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY OTHER
CIMA MEMBERS.
THIS INDEMNIFICATION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EVENTS OCCURRING:
(1) ON THE ACTUAL PROPERTY OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE; OR
(2) ON PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE (SUCH AS LEASED WAREHOUSE SPACE); OR
(3) INDEMNIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY DURING TRANSIT TO SUCH
LOCATIONS.
DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, INJURIES, FINES,
LIABILITY, LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER FOR SICKNESS OR
DEATH OF ANY PERSON (INCLUDING ANY EMPOYEE), AND FOR LOSS
OR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OCCURRING OFF OF THE ACTUAL
PROPERTY OF THE MEMBER RECEIVNG ASSISTANCE OR OFF OF
PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE OR NOT DURING TRANSIT TO SUCH LOCATIONS, WILL
BE GOVERNED BY COMMON LAW.
OTHER THAN THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS ARISING UNDER
SECTION 5.1 (1) AND (2), EACH RESPONDING MEMBER SHALL ASSUME
THE RISK OF PARTICIPATING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES,
BUT SHALL DO SO WITHOUT WAIVER OF ANY RIGHTS OR CLAIMS
AGAINST NON-MEMBERS OF CIMA.
5.2 GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, CRIMINAL LAW.
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EACH MEMBER AGREES THAT THE INDEMNITIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
SERVICES AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE REGARDLESS OF THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES
WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT,
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY
WITHOUT FAULT IS IMPOSED ON THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES, EXCEPT TO
THE EXENT THAT LIABILITY ARISES BY REASON OF THE GROSS
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.
IN ADDITION, NO MEMBER SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY
FOR ANY CLAIMS OR PENALTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM
THE INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF ANY CRIMINAL LAW.
5.3 Insurance.
Each Member also covenants and agrees that the indemnity and hold harmless
provisions are not limited, restricted, or in any way affected by the amount of
insurance carried by the indemnifying Member.
5.4 Non-Member Indemnification.
Prior to the provision of services or releases of equipment and material, CIMA or
any CIMA Member(s) shall obtain or attempt to obtain indemnification similar to
the indemnification provisions of this Article from any Non-member in connection
with the receipt of services. Members may request a copy of such executed
indemnification agreement from CIMA at any time and may decline to provide
assistance without evidence of such executed indemnification agreement.
5.5 SURVIVABILITY.
ALL INDEMNITIES MADE BY THE MEMBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION DATE.
5.6 Financial Requirements for Members.
Each Member, excluding a municipality or government agency or entity, hereby
warrants that it is capable of meeting the financial obligations associated with the
indemnification referenced in this section by having in place and keeping in place
at all times during the Member's participation in CIMA one of the following:
a) Liability insurance coverage (in any combination of primary or umbrella or
excess liability policy) with a third-party insurer in an amount not less that
$10,000,000 (ten million dollars/U.S.) per occurrence; or
b) Net worth in an amount not less than $20,000,000 (twenty million
dollars/U.S.).
c) To the extent financial responsibility requirements of this Section 5.6 are
met by liability insurance, the Member shall provide and maintain a
current certificate of insurance in standard form evidencing
comprehensive general liability, worker's compensation (statutory limits
only), employers liability, auto liability and excess coverages by insurance
companies licensed to do business in the State of Texas or reinsurers
such as Lloyd's of London with Best's ratings of at least "A-," The
certificate shall evidence a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Members
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and, when allowed, the naming of CIMA and its Members as additional
insureds.
d) To the extent financial requirements of this Section 5.6 are met by net
worth, the Member shall provide CIMA, upon request, annual audited
financial statements sufficient to demonstrate the required net worth.
5.7 Financial Requirement Notification.
If any of the financial requirements described in Section 5.6 are canceled or
changed in any way so as not to satisfy the financial requirements of Section 5.6,
then notice will be given in writing by the CIMA Member to the CIMA Corporation
or its agents within three days after the cancellation or change.
5.8 Liability for Indemnification/Reimbursement.
Liabilities arising under this Article V shall be solely that of the responsible CIMA
Member and not of CIMA or other CIMA Members.
ARTICLE VI
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The CIMA Corporation shall comply with all laws, regulations, decrees, codes,
ordinances, resolutions and other acts of any governmental authority, including without
limitation, all federal, state or local laws and regulations particularly as they affect the
safety and welfare of CIMA Member employees.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Representatives of the Member.
The Representatives(s) of the Member, appointed from time to time, shall
represent the Member in its communications and transactions with the CIMA
Corporation and other Members under this Services Agreement. The CIMA
Corporation and its Members shall be entitled to rely upon the power and
authority of the Representative(s) to represent and bind the Member in all
matters pertaining to this Services agreement.
7.2 Amendments.
This Services Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented or
otherwise altered except pursuant to a written approval of a majority of the
Members of the CIMA Corporation. The Member agrees that any such approval
of the Members of the CIMA Corporation shall amend this Agreement to the
extent specified in such approval and be binding on the Member.
7.3 Governing Law.
This Services Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Texas.
7.4 Attorney's Fees.
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In the event that any legal action is instituted between the parties pertaining to
the interpretation or enforcement of the terms of this Services Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover a reasonable allowance for attorneys
fees and court expenses, to be fixed and determined by the court in which such
action is filed.
7.5 Notices.
Except for initial oral notices relating to requests for assistance in connection with
an emergency, any notice provided for by this Agreement and any other notice,
demand or communication which any Member may wish to send to another shall
be in writing and either delivered to such Member in person, sent via a nationally
recognized express mail service, sent via facsimile transmission with receipt
confirmed, or sent by first-class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, and addressed to the Member at such Member's address as set forth
in the records of CIMA Corporation, or to such other address as any Member
shall specify by written notice.
7.6 Procedures Upon Receipt of Notice.
Upon receipt of any notice, statement or other instrument received under any
agreement to which the CIMA Corporation or its Members are parties or pursuant
to any claim against the CIMA Corporation or its Members, CIMA Corporation
shall immediately relate the contents of such notice, statement or other
instrument to each CIMA Member in the same manner in which notices are given
under Section 7.5. If the instrument is one which shall have a material adverse
effect upon the CIMA Corporation or its assets, the CIMA Corporation shall notify
each Member by the quickest communication device reasonably available.
7.7 Severability.
If any provision of this Services Agreement or portion thereof should be declared
invalid for any reason, the invalid provisions or portion thereof shall be deemed
omitted and the remaining terms shall nevertheless be carried into effect.
7.8 Waiver.
The waiver of a breach of any term or condition of this Services Agreement shall
not be deemed to constitute the waiver of any other breach of the same or any
other term or condition. There shall be no waiver of any right or remedy under
this Services Agreement except by a signed writing by the Member waiving such
rights or remedy.
7.9 Enforcement by Creditors.
No provision of this Services Agreement shall be for the benefit of or enforceable
by any creditors of a CIMA Member or any creditors of the CIMA Corporation.
7.10 Number and Gender.
Whenever required by the context, the singular number shall include the plural,
and the masculine or neutral gender shall include all genders.
7.11 Entire Agreement.
This Services Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties
and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them respecting
the subject matter contained herein. No parties to this Services Agreement and
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no Members have relied on an understanding or representation that is not
otherwise expressly contained in this Services Agreement.
7.12 Assignment: Binding Effect.
A CIMA Member may not assign its rights and obligations under this Services
Agreement. Subject to and without affecting the prohibitions herein with respect
to assignment, this Services Agreement shall be binding on the parties and their
respective successors and assigns.
7.13 Counterparts.
This Services Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts together shall constitute and be one and the same instrument. For
the avoidance of doubt, Members that have separately executed this Services
Agreement are entitled to enforce and benefit from the rights and obligations
contained within this Agreement as between other Members and the CIMA
Corporation.
7.14 Non-Members.
Subject to Section 7.13, nothing in this Services Agreement shall entitle any
person or entity not a party to this Services Agreement to institute any claims,
causes of action, remedy, or right of any kind arising out of the operations
conducted pursuant to this Services Agreement.
7.15 Indemnification Provisions Regarding Governmental or Municipal Entities.
To the fullest extent provided by law, all of the provisions of Article V,
Indemnification, shall be applicable to governmental and municipal Members of
CIMA.
7.16 Conflict With Bylaws.
To the extent there is any conflict between the terms of this Services Agreement
and the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, this Agreement shall control.
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CHANNEL INDUSTRIES MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION
MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Services Agreement as
of the date first above written.
Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization ("CIMA"):
By
Title
Date
FOR THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE BY THE
UNDERSIGNED MEMBER AGAINST CIMA AND THE OTHER MEMBERS, THIS
SERVICES AGREEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BY AN OFFICER OR HIGHEST-
RANKING FACILITY MANAGEMENT. UPON EXECUTION OF THIS SERVICES
AGREEMENT BY ANY MEMBER, CIMA SHALL DELIVER A COPY OF SUCH
EXECUTED SERVICES AGREEMENT TO EACH MEMBER OF CIMA.
Name of the CIMA Member:
Organization
By [signature]
Name [printed]
Title
Date
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LIMA MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS LIMA MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Services Agreement" or
"Agreement") is made as of the 31�,i day of August 2004, by and between the Members
of the Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization, including, but not limited to, the
undersigned Member and Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization, a Texas non-
profit corporation.
RECITALS
A. CIMA is an organization whose primary purpose is to respond to fire alarms and
extinguish fires in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area through the mutual
efforts of its Members, as provided in its Bylaws. CIMA is founded on the belief
that the pooling of available resources of its Members, which shall include
various Houston Ship Channel industries and governmental entities that have the
resources required to participate in these activities, will provide a more efficient.
and effective response for firefighting, rescue, hazmat, and emergency medical
manpower and facilities in emergency situations either natural or man-made,
including but not limited to acts of war or terrorism. No Member shall receive any
compensation from LIMA for its participation in this plan but may receive
reimbursement for its expenses incurred in responding to emergency situations
as described herein. Each company participating in this plan must reserve
manpower, material, and equipment for its own protection before releases can be
made in an emergency. This matter is entirely the judgment of the management
of each Member. No Member, therefore, is obligated by their manpower and
equipment listings.
B. The undersigned Member is a Member of CIMA and as a Member of the CIMA
Corporation is entitled and obligated to enter into this Agreement.
C. The undersigned Member desires to contract with CIMA to provide standby
availability of, and the actual provision of, assistance with respect to emergency
fire protection and other public safety matters on the terms and conditions set
forth herein.
AGREEMENTS
In consideration of the premises and mutual covenants set forth in this
Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Articles of Incorporation" and "Bylaws" shall mean the Articles of Incorporation
and the Bylaws of the CIMA Corporation that are in effect.
"CIMA" or "CIMA Corporation" shall mean Channel Industries Mutual Aid
Organization, a Texas non-profit corporation, its successors, assigns, agents,
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employees, officers, and directors. These terms do not include the individual members
of CIMA which are referred to variously as: "Member', "Member of CIMA" and "CIMA
Member."
"DEFEND" SHALL MEAN TO: (1) PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE
TO THE CIMA CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S), OR AT THE CIMA
CORPORATION'S AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S)' OPTION, TO REIMBURSE THE
CIMA CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S) FOR ALL REASONABLE
ATTORNEYS FEES GENERATED BY COUNSEL SELECTED BY THE CIMA
CORPORATION AND THE CIMA MEMBER(S); AND (2) TO PAY ALL OTHER COSTS
OF DEFENSE INCLUDING ALL APPEAL AND SUPERSEDEAS BONDS.
"Member' or "CIMA Member' shall mean any member of CIMA and its
successors, predecessors and affiliates that are owned by, which owns, or is under
common ownership with such member. Any affiliate which shall at any time cease to
own, be owned by, or be under common ownership with the CIMA Member shall cease
at such time to be an affiliate of that Member.
"Non-member" or "Non-CIMA Member" shall mean any company which is not a
Member of the CIMA Corporation or a party to this Services Agreement.
ARTICLE 11
2.1 Term.
The term of this Agreement shall begin on the effective date hereof and end on
December 31, 2023, and, thereafter, the term shall be renewed automatically,
without notice, for successive one-year terms beginning on each January 1 and
ending on each December 31, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Sections 2.2
and 2.4.
2.2 Termination of Membership.
This Agreement shall terminate as to any Member, without notice, automatically
and concurrently upon the effective date the Member ceases to be a Member of
CIMA as provided in CIMA's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Financial,
including reimbursement, and indemnity obligations existing at the time of
termination shall survive termination.
2.3 Failure to Satisfy Financial Requirements.
At the time of the execution of this Services Agreement and at any time
thereafter upon demand by CIMA Corporation, each CIMA Member shall furnish
written evidence of its compliance with the financial requirements described in
Section 5.6 of this Services Agreement in a format acceptable to CIMA. Failure
to provide satisfactory written proof shall give CIMA Corporation the absolute
right to cancel CIMA Member's membership in CIMA Corporation and CIMA
Member's rights and responsibilities under this Services Agreement.
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2.4 Termination Upon Dissolution of CIMA.
This Agreement shall terminate without notice, automatically and concurrently
upon dissolution of CIMA.
2.5 Enforcement and Authority.
Members must have executed this Services Agreement to enforce or obtain the
benefit of the rights and obligations of this Services Agreement. Each Member
executing this Services Agreement represents that the individual executing this
Services Agreement on behalf of the Member is an officer of the Member or
highest-ranking facility management and has full authority to execute this
Services Agreement on behalf of the Member. Upon execution of this Services
Agreement by any Member, CIMA shall deliver a copy of such executed Services
Agreement to each Member of CIMA.
ARTICLE III
SERVICES
3.1 Obiective
CIMA's object is the joining together of fire-fighting, rescue, hazmat, and
emergency medical manpower and facilities among Houston Ship Channel
industries and government entities for mutual assistance in case of emergency
situations —either natural or man-made, including but not limited to acts of war or
terrorism. Each Member of CIMA is responsible for maintaining resources in the
form of properly trained emergency personnel and adequate equipment sufficient
to control fire and emergencies of the type and magnitude reasonable to
anticipate occurring at the Member's facility. The determination of the adequacy
of each Member's emergency resources shall be at that Member's sole
discretion; however, a CIMA Member's membership may be cancelled if CIMA
Corporation determines, in its reasonable discretion, that the Member is not
maintaining emergency resources as provided under this Section 3.1.
3.2 Designated Emerqencies— Notification.
In the event of an actual or potential fire or emergency situation, if a CIMA
Member desires additional emergency personnel and equipment, then the
Member shall promptly notify CIMA of the actual or potential fire or emergency
situation using the CIMA General Operating Procedures and CIMA Dispatch
Procedures. The notification shall include the location, nature and size of the
actual or potential fire or emergency situation, if known, and the type of
assistance needed. The initial notification may be oral. CIMA Corporation shall
retain documentation concerning the request for assistance.
3.3 Designated Emergencies — Response.
Upon receipt of the notice, CIMA (or one or more of its officers) should notify
appropriate officials and CIMA Member(s) according to prearranged plans. All
aid reporting to the affected plant or location will park as directed by the plant
guards or officials and will act directly under the supervision of the officials of that
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plant or location. In all cases where response is made, the assistance must wait
at the entrance of such plant or location until it receives instructions to enter.
3.4 Designated Emergencies— Participation Voluntary.
There is no obligation on any CIMA Member to contribute equipment or
manpower to any particular emergency. Participation in any particular
emergency is wholly voluntary based on the needs and availability of a CIMA
Member to respond. Thus, there is no liability on a CIMA Member for(i) failing to
respond to an emergency situation at another CIMA Member's facility under this
Services Agreement; (ii) the amount or manner of any response by a CIMA
Member to an emergency situation; or (iii) for withdrawing a response after
commencement of a response.
3.5 Designated Emergencies —Activity Direction.
Any CIMA Member requesting aid must designate a representative to meet such
aid as is dispatched, provide a parking location, and/or directions to the
emergency scene. To receive aid, CIMA Members' emergency plans or
supplement to such emergency plans, must contain the provisions specified in
the CIMA Operating Procedures. Officials of the CIMA Member receiving
assistance will be responsible for directing fire fighting or emergency activities.
Officials of the CIMA Member receiving assistance may request the CIMA
Specialist Group to provide consultation, advice, or otherwise assist as needed.
ARTICLE IV
REIMBURSEMENT
4.1 Member Reimbursement.
Each Member receiving assistance from other CIMA Members hereunder shall
replace material used, and repair or replace any equipment damaged or lost in
the control of a fire or emergency situation when such damage or loss occurs
within the receiving Member's facilities, on property under the control of the
Member receiving assistance (such as leased warehouse space), or during
transit to such locations, in kind or in cash at current prices; provided that the
material and/or equipment was furnished by other CIMA Members in response to
a properly placed request under Section 3.2. REIMBURSEMENT OF
DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED WITHOUT REGARD TO
THE CAUSE OR CAUSES THEREOF (INCLUDING DAMAGE OR LOSS
CAUSED BY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS) OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY
PARTY OR PARTIES, INCLUDING THE OWNER OR OPERATOR, WHETHER
SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR
PASSIVE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LABOR, FUEL,
INSURANCE OR OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES NOT INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH, OR NOT ARISING ONLY OUT OF, THE EMERGENCY
SITUATION.
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4.2 Reimbursement Definition.
"Reimbursement" means and includes the concepts set forth in this Section 4.2.
Damage to and loss of equipment refers to damage and loss as a result of the
emergency situation rather than from the wear and tear expected in the normal
operation of the equipment. The owner of damaged or lost equipment is entitled
to replacement of the equipment if repair of the equipment is not feasible for
economic or other reasons. The cost of replacement in that circumstance will be
the current cost, in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, of new equipment
with specifications similar to that of the equipment to be replaced. The current
cost of new, similar equipment is to be determined as of the date of the damage
or loss that necessitates the replacement of the equipment.
4.3 Reimbursement by Municipalities. Governmental Entities, and Fire Departments.
From time to time, municipalities, governmental entities, and fire departments
(municipal or otherwise), who are CIMA Members, in the event of an actual or
potential fire or emergency situation at a Non-CIMA Member's facility or involving
a Non-CIMA Member's property (such as a tanker truck fire on a public street),
will request additional emergency personnel and equipment from CIMA to
respond to the fire or emergency situation. In the event the Non-CIMA Member
refuses to execute the CIMA NON-MEMBER EMERGENCY INCIDENT
ASSISTANCE AND REMIBURSEMENT AND INDEMNIFICATION
AGREEMENT, the municipality, governmental entity, or fire department
(municipal or otherwise) is responsible, to the extent allowed by law, for replacing
material used, and repairing or replacing any equipment damaged or lost, in the
control of the fire or emergency situation within the receiving Non-CIMA
Member's facilities, involving a Non-CIMA Member's property (such as a tanker
truck fire on a public street), or during transit to such locations, in kind or in cash
at current prices. REIMBURSEMENT OF DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT IS
REQUIRED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR CAUSES THEREOF
(INCLUDING DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED BY PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS)
OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY OR PARTIES INCLUDING THE
OWNER OR OPERATOR, WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT
OR CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. REIMBURSEMENT IS DEFINED IN
SECTION 4.2. REIMBURSEMENT BY THE MUNICIPALITY, GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITY, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT IS NOT CONTINGENT UPON
REIMBURSEMENT BY THE NON-CIMA MEMBER TO THE MUNICIPALITY,
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
4.4 SURVIVABILITY.
ALL PROVISIONS CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENT OBLIGATIONS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION DATE.
4.5 GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
THE REIMBURSEMENT PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 4.1 AND 4.3 ARE
INAPPLICABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT IS
DAMAGED OR LOST BY REASON OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OF THE PARTY SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION
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5.1 MEMBER INDEMNIFICATION.
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, EACH MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE (BUT NOT SUCH MEMBER'S PREDECESSORS,
SUCCESSORS OR AFFILIATES), FROM OTHER CIMA MEMBERS, SHALL
INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS (A) CIMA; AND (B) EACH AND
EVERY CIMA MEMBER AND THE AGENTS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES THEREOF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE (BOTH (A) AND (B)
HEREINAFTER "INDEMNIFIED PARTIES"), FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND
ALL DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, INJURIES, FINES
(INCLUDING PENALTIES OR OTHER CHARGES OR COSTS IMPOSED BY
ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AUTHORITY), LIABILITY, ATTORNEY
FEES, LITIGATION COSTS AND EXPENSES, AND LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR
CHARACTER FOR SICKNESS OR INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON
(INCLUDING ANY EMPLOYEE), AND FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY
PROPERTY OWNED OR OPERATED BY CIMA CORPORATION, A CIMA
MEMBER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY (INCLUDING ANY
EQUIPMENT AND ANY NATURAL RESOURCES) RESULTING DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY FROM THE RECEIVING MEMBER'S REQUEST FOR, USE OF,
OR RELIANCE UPON EQUIPMENT OR EMPLOYEES OF OTHER CIMA
MEMBERS OR FROM THE RESPONSE ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY OTHER
CIMA MEMBERS.
THIS INDEMNIFICATION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EVENTS OCCURRING:
(1) ON THE ACTUAL PROPERTY OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE; OR
(2) ON PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE (SUCH AS LEASED WAREHOUSE SPACE); OR
(3) INDEMNIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY DURING TRANSIT TO SUCH
LOCATIONS.
DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, INJURIES, FINES,
LIABILITY, LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER FOR SICKNESS OR
DEATH OF ANY PERSON (INCLUDING ANY EMPOYEE), AND FOR LOSS
OR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OCCURRING OFF OF THE ACTUAL
PROPERTY OF THE MEMBER RECEIVNG ASSISTANCE OR OFF OF
PROPERTY UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MEMBER RECEIVING
ASSISTANCE OR NOT DURING TRANSIT TO SUCH LOCATIONS, WILL
BE GOVERNED BY COMMON LAW.
OTHER THAN THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS ARISING UNDER
SECTION 5.1 (1) AND (2), EACH RESPONDING MEMBER SHALL ASSUME
THE RISK OF PARTICIPATING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES,
BUT SHALL DO SO WITHOUT WAIVER OF ANY RIGHTS OR CLAIMS
AGAINST NON-MEMBERS OF CIMA.
5.2 GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, CRIMINAL LAW.
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EACH MEMBER AGREES THAT THE INDEMNITIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS
SERVICES AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE REGARDLESS OF THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES
WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT,
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY
WITHOUT FAULT IS IMPOSED ON THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES, EXCEPT TO
THE EXENT THAT LIABILITY ARISES BY REASON OF THE GROSS
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.
IN ADDITION, NO MEMBER SHALL BE LIABLE TO ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY
FOR ANY CLAIMS OR PENALTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM
THE INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF ANY CRIMINAL LAW.
5.3 Insurance.
Each Member also covenants and agrees that the indemnity and hold harmless
provisions are not limited, restricted, or in any way affected by the amount of
insurance carried by the indemnifying Member.
5.4 Non-Member Indemnification.
Prior to the provision of services or releases of equipment and material, CIMA or
any CIMA Member(s) shall obtain or attempt to obtain indemnification similar to
the indemnification provisions of this Article from any Non-member in connection
with the receipt of services. Members may request a copy of such executed
indemnification agreement from CIMA at any time and may decline to provide
assistance without evidence of such executed indemnification agreement.
5.5 SURVIVABILITY.
ALL INDEMNITIES MADE BY THE MEMBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION DATE.
5.6 Financial Requirements for Members.
Each Member, excluding a municipality or government agency or entity, hereby
warrants that it is capable of meeting the financial obligations associated with the
indemnification referenced in this section by having in place and keeping in place
at all times during the Member's participation in CIMA one of the following:
a) Liability insurance coverage (in any combination of primary or umbrella or
excess liability policy) with a third-party insurer in an amount not less that
$10,000,000 (ten million dollars/U.S.) per occurrence; or
b) Net worth in an amount not less than $20,000,000 (twenty million
dollars/U.S.).
c) To the extent financial responsibility requirements of this Section 5.6 are
met by liability insurance, the Member shall provide and maintain a
current certificate of insurance in standard form evidencing
comprehensive general liability, worker's compensation (statutory limits
only), employers liability, auto liability and excess coverages by insurance
companies licensed to do business in the State of Texas or reinsurers
such as Lloyd's of London with Best's ratings of at least "A-." The
certificate shall evidence a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Members
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and, when allowed, the naming of CIMA and its Members as additional
insureds.
d) To the extent financial requirements of this Section 5.6 are met by net
worth, the Member shall provide CIMA, upon request, annual audited
financial statements sufficient to demonstrate the required net worth.
5.7 Financial Requirement Notification.
If any of the financial requirements described in Section 5.6 are canceled or
changed in any way so as not to satisfy the financial requirements of Section 5.6,
then notice will be given in writing by the CIMA Member to the CIMA Corporation
or its agents within three days after the cancellation or change.
5.8 Liability for Indemnification/Reimbursement.
Liabilities arising under this Article V shall be solely that of the responsible CIMA
Member and not of CIMA or other CIMA Members.
ARTICLE VI
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The CIMA Corporation shall comply with all laws, regulations, decrees, codes,
ordinances, resolutions and other acts of any governmental authority, including without
limitation, all federal, state or local laws and regulations particularly as they affect the
safety and welfare of CIMA Member employees.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Representatives of the Member.
The Representatives(s) of the Member, appointed from time to time, shall
represent the Member in its communications and transactions with the CIMA
Corporation and other Members under this Services Agreement. The CIMA
Corporation and its Members shall be entitled to rely upon the power and
authority of the Representative(s) to represent and bind the Member in all
matters pertaining to this Services agreement.
7.2 Amendments.
This Services Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented or
otherwise altered except pursuant to a written approval of a majority of the
Members of the CIMA Corporation. The Member agrees that any such approval
of the Members of the CIMA Corporation shall amend this Agreement to the
extent specified in such approval and be binding on the Member.
7.3 Governing Law.
This Services Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Texas.
7.4 Attorney's Fees.
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In the event that any legal action is instituted between the parties pertaining to
the interpretation or enforcement of the terms of this Services Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover a reasonable allowance for attorneys
fees and court expenses, to be fixed and determined by the court in which such
action is filed.
7.5 Notices.
Except for initial oral notices relating to requests for assistance in connection with
an emergency, any notice provided for by this Agreement and any other notice,
demand or communication which any Member may wish to send to another shall
be in writing and either delivered to such Member in person, sent via a nationally
recognized express mail service, sent via facsimile transmission with receipt
confirmed, or sent by first-class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, and addressed to the Member at such Member's address as set forth
in the records of CIMA Corporation, or to such other address as any Member
shall specify by written notice.
7.6 Procedures Upon Receipt of Notice.
Upon receipt of any notice, statement or other instrument received under any
agreement to which the CIMA Corporation or its Members are parties or pursuant
to any claim against the CIMA Corporation or its Members, CIMA Corporation
shall immediately relate the contents of such notice, statement or other
instrument to each CIMA Member in the same manner in which notices are given
under Section 7.5. If the instrument is one which shall have a material adverse
effect upon the CIMA Corporation or its assets, the CIMA Corporation shall notify
each Member by the quickest communication device reasonably available.
7.7 Severability.
If any provision of this Services Agreement or portion thereof should be declared
invalid for any reason, the invalid provisions or portion thereof shall be deemed
omitted and the remaining terms shall nevertheless be carried into effect.
7.8 Waiver.
The waiver of a breach of any term or condition of this Services Agreement shall
not be deemed to constitute the waiver of any other breach of the same or any
other term or condition. There shall be no waiver of any right or remedy under
this Services Agreement except by a signed writing by the Member waiving such
rights or remedy.
7.9 Enforcement by Creditors.
No provision of this Services Agreement shall be for the benefit of or enforceable
by any creditors of a CIMA Member or any creditors of the CIMA Corporation.
7.10 Number and Gender.
Whenever required by the context, the singular number shall include the plural,
and the masculine or neutral gender shall include all genders.
7.11 Entire Agreement.
This Services Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties
and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them respecting
the subject matter contained herein. No parties to this Services Agreement and
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no Members have relied on an understanding or representation that is not
otherwise expressly contained in this Services Agreement.
7.12 Assignment; Binding Effect.
A CIMA Member may not assign its rights and obligations under this Services
Agreement. Subject to and without affecting the prohibitions herein with respect
to assignment, this Services Agreement shall be binding on the parties and their
respective successors and assigns.
7.13 Counterparts.
This Services Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts together shall constitute and be one and the same instrument. For
the avoidance of doubt, Members that have separately executed this Services
Agreement are entitled to enforce and benefit from the rights and obligations
contained within this Agreement as between other Members and the CIMA
Corporation.
7.14 Non-Members.
Subject to Section 7.13, nothing in this Services Agreement shall entitle any
person or entity not a party to this Services Agreement to institute any claims,
causes of action, remedy, or right of any kind arising out of the operations
conducted pursuant to this Services Agreement.
7.15 Indemnification Provisions Regarding Governmental or Municipal Entities.
To the fullest extent provided by law, all of the provisions of Article V,
Indemnification, shall be applicable to governmental and municipal Members of
CIMA.
7.16 Conflict With Bylaws.
To the extent there is any conflict between the terms of this Services Agreement
and the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, this Agreement shall control.
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CHANNEL INDUSTRIES MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION
MEMBER SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Services Agreement as
of the date first above written.
Channel Industries Mutual Aid Organization ("CIMA"):
By
Title
Date
FOR THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE BY THE
UNDERSIGNED MEMBER AGAINST CIMA AND THE OTHER MEMBERS, THIS
SERVICES AGREEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BY AN OFFICER OR HIGHEST-
RANKING FACILITY MANAGEMENT. UPON EXECUTION OF THIS SERVICES
AGREEMENT BY ANY MEMBER, CIMA SHALL DELIVER A COPY OF SUCH
EXECUTED SERVICES AGREEMENT TO EACH MEMBER OF CIMA.
Name of the CIMA Member:
Organization 1
By [signature]
Name [printed]
Title l_A_h! pr-
Date OZ3
Cq"al
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