Ordinance No. 3,57830310-2
ORDINANCE NO. 3578
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONTRACT
WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO PROVIDING FIRE
FIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO UNINCOR-
PORATED AREAS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby
approves a contract with Harris County for fire fighting services to unincorporated
areas of Harris County and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of
Baytown to execute and attest to said Contract for firefighting services to un-
incorporated areas . A copy of said contract is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
"A ", and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
Section 2 That 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, this the 10th day of March, 1983.
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ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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A G R E E M E N T
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THIS PGREDEW, 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 Camnissioners Court, and the City of
Bavtown , a municipal corporation duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter saretimes 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:
k=EAS, Harris County desires to provide fire fighting and fire protec-
tion services to certain unincorporated areas of Harris County hereinafter desig-
nated to preserve the property of the County and to preserve and protect the public
health of the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to furnish fire fighting and fire protection
services to said unincorporated areas of Harris County for the considerations
hereinafter provided;
Wes,;, TF.E=RE, K lal ALL MEN BY THESE PRESEC:TS: That in consideration
of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to both parties, it is AGREED
as follows:
I.
Daring the term of this agreement, the City agrees to furnish fire
fighting and fire department 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 $ 8,210 to the City for
fire fighting and fire protection services to the unincorporated area of Harris
County pursuant to Paragraph I of this agreement. The County agrees said sum
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is to be paid to the City within thirty (30) days after the execution of this
contract.
III.
The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year beginning January 1,
1983, and ending December 31, 1983.
IV,
It is hereby agreed and understood that the fire fighting and fire pro-
tection 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 extinguishing fires in the area designated in Paragraph I of this agreement;
furnishing fare fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to fight all fires
within the said area; and answering all calls and furnishing fire fighting per-
sonnel, equipment and supplies to protect persons and property within the said
area which are endangered by fires in 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, Stater County and
City laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting thei'conduct
of the services herein provided and performance of all obligations undertaken by
this agreement.
VI.
It is expressly understood that the County has the maximum sum of
$ 89210 _ specifically allocated to fully discharge its obligations
under this agreement and it is expressly understood that in no event shall the
County be obligated to pay this City more than the sum of $ 8,210 under
the terms and provisions of the agreement.
VII.
It is further agreed that in the performance of all obligations under-
taken 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 emplo )ees in the performance
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of such services or as to the manner, means or method in which the services are
performed.
VIII.
The City agrees to deliver to the Fire Marshal of Barris County a certi-
fied copy of the Ordinance authorizing the City to enter 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 designated in paragraph
I of this agreement for the previous month and such other information relating
to fire fighting and fire prevention services of the City as may be requested
by the 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 certified by
an officer of the City.
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Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MIKE ERISCOLL
County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
I hereby certify that funds are
available in the amount of $
to pay the obligation of Harris County
under and within the foregoing contract.
J. F. FLACK, County Auditor
Harris County, Texas
CITY OF Baytown
BY
Mayor
HARRIS COUNTY
By
JON LINffiAY, County Judge
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