Ordinance No. 3,34320317_ -4
OI'DINANCE NO. 3343
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
TO A CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVID-
ING FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO UNIN-
CORPORATED AREAS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Raytown
hereby approves the contract providing fire fighting and fire
protection services to unincorporated areas of Harris County,
and authorizes and directs the r:Sayor and City Clerk of the
City of Baytown to execute and attest to said contract. A copy
of said contract is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A ", and
made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect from and after
its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council of the City of Baytown on this the 11th day
of March , 1952.
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ATTEST:
EIL,EEN P. "ri LL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
ARCI A ?LB .G, Cit ttorney
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
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A G R E E M E N T
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between HARRIS COUNTY, a
body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes
called "County ", acting herein by and through its County Judge duly authorized to
so act by an Order of the Harris County Commissioners Court, and the City of
Baytown , a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes called "City ", acting herein by
and through its Mayor duly authorized to so act by an Ordinance duly passed by the
City.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Harris County desires to provide fire fighting and fire protection
services to certain unincorporated areas of Harris County as hereinafter designated;
and
WHEREAS, the City
of
Baytown
is
willing
to
furnish fire
fighting and fire protection
services
to said
unincorporated
areas
of
Harris County
for the considerations hereinafter provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL PAN BY THESE PRESENTS: That in consideration of
the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to both parties, it is AGREED as follows:
I.
During the term of this agreement, the City agrees to furnish fire fighting
and fire protection services to the unincorporated areas adjoining the corporate limits
of this City designated by zone number 32 on the official fire protection
zone map of Harris County, to which reference is here made.
II.
Harris County agrees to pay the sum of $ 7,455.00 to the City for
fire fighting and fire protection services to the unincorporated areas of Harris
County pursuant to Paragraph I of this agreement. The County agrees said sum is to
be paid to the City within thirty (33) days after the execution of this contract.
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III.
The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year beginning January 1,
1982, and ending December 31, 1982.
IV.
It is hereby agreed and understood that the fire fighting and fire protec-
tion services to be furnished by the City under this agreement shall include, but not
be limited to, the following: Answering all calls for help and assistance in extinguish-
ing fires in the area designated in Paragraph I of this agreement; furnishing fire
fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to fight all fires within the said area;
and answering all calls and furnishing fire fighting personnel, equipment and supplies
to protect persons and property within the said area which are endangered by fires to
adjacent areas; provided that the above described personnel, equipment and supplies
are not otherwise engaged in fire fighting within the City.
V.
The City shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of the
services herein provided and performance of all obligations undertaken by this agree-
ment.
VI.
It is expressly understood that the County has the maximum sum of
$ 7,455.00 specifically allocated to fully discharge its obligation under this
agreement and it is expressly understood that in no event shall the County be obligated
to pay this City more than the said sum of $ 7,455.00 under the terms
and provisions of the agreement.
VII.
It is further agreed that in the performance of all obligations undertaken
by this 'agreement, the City has the right to supervise, manage, control and direct the
performance of fire fighting and fire protection services; the County shall look to
the City for results only and the County shall have no right at any time to direct or
supervise the City or its agents or employees in the performance of such services
or as to the manner, means or method in which the services are performed.
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VIII.
The City agrees to deliver to the Fire Marshal of Harris County a certi-
fied copy of the ordinance authorizing the City to enter into this agreement within
five (5) days after the execution of this agreement.
IX.
The City agrees to furnish the Fire Marshal of Harris County, not later
than the fifth {5th} day of each month, a monthly report listing the total number of
runs made into the unincorporated areas of Harris County for the previous month and
such other information relating to fire fighting and fire prevention services of the
City as may be requested by Fire Marshal of Harris County. Said report shall be made
on the form provided by the Harris County Fire Marshal and shall be signed and certi-
fied by an official of the City.
ATTEST: CITY OF Baytown
BY _
SECRETARY MAYOR
HARRIS COUNTY
By
JON LINDSAY, County Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MIKE DRI S CO LL
County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
I hereby certify that funds
are available in the amount of
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to pay the obligation of Harris
County under and within the fore-
going contract.
J. F. FLACK, County Auditor
Harris County, Texas