HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-021 KITTITAS COUNTY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTKITTITAS COUNTY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE CALL COVERAGE
FOR KITTCOM
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of
between
(the Aiding Jurisdiction).
KITTCOM (the Requesting Jurisdiction) and
Purpose
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The purpose of this Agreement is to address the critical staffing shortage at KITTCOM by
utilizing assistance from local public safety partners that employ staff members that are available
and capable of providing necessary "third position" coverage.
Authorization
An Agreement of this nature is authorized under RCW 3 8.52.091.
Implementation
It is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
Terms and conditions here.
"Third position" coverage. "Third position" is defined as handling non -emergency calls
for service or acting as back-up to the primary first and second communications center
positions.
The duties of the "third position" may include: Answering business lines to include:
a) ADD Report Calls in CAD
b) Refer/assist callers
c) Phone messages
d) On occasion, business line calls are emergencies
Location of Coverage: Employees that are eligible to provide "third position" coverage shall do
so at KITTCOM in the communications center which is located at:
KITTCOM
700 Elmview Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Hours of Coverage: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours at a time (this can be driven by
agency or Individual availability)
The KITTCOM Director shall have authority to deny assistance from an employee of a
participating Aiding Jurisdiction, whenever, in her sole discretion, or by decision of the
KITTCOM Board, it is determined that such person does not meet the needs or requirements of
the Requesting Jurisdiction.
Mutual Aid Agreement for Call Coverage
General Fiscal Provisions
The Aiding Jurisdiction will pay the salary and benefits of employees participating in "third
position" coverage.
The Requesting Jurisdiction may enter into an agreement with an Aiding Jurisdiction to
reimburse them for the paid salary and benefits of said participating employees. No payments
will be made by the Requesting Agency directly to the participating employee.
The rate of pay that may be available for reimbursement shall be no greater than hour for hour, if
on regular duty, straight time plus benefits by hour and if on overtime, time and a half plus
benefit by hour.
Privileges and Immunities
It is hereby understood that the Agreement entered into hereunder, and the corresponding plans, shall
not supplant pre-existing Mutual Aid Agreements or deny the right of any party hereto to negotiate
supplemental Mutual Aid Agreements.
It is understood that unless adopted Agreements dictate otherwise, all services and/or resources
provided under the terms of this Agreement are furnished and supplied voluntarily and at the discretion
of this furnishing agency. The furnishing agency shall have the primary interest of protecting the
welfare of its own constituency and does not assume any responsibilities or liabilities in not providing
resources and/or services to other parties of this Agreement.
The Requesting Jurisdiction shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Aiding Jurisdiction, its
agents, employees and officers from any and all liability arising out of the performance of this
agreement, whether by act or omission of the requesting jurisdiction, its agents, employees or officers.
Such liability shall include but not be limited to, intentional acts, negligence, and violations of prisoner's
constitutional rights.
The Aiding Jurisdiction shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Requesting Jurisdiction, its
agents, employees and officers from any and all liability arising out of the performance of this
agreement, whether by act or omission of the aiding jurisdiction, its agents, employees, or officers. Such
liability shall include, but is not limited to, false arrest and false imprisonment.
The Parties' obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless shall not extend to injuries, sickness,
death or damage caused by or resulting from the sole willful misconduct or negligence of the other
Party, it agents, officers, employees or sub -consultants.
The Parties' obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless for injuries, sickness, death or damage
caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence or willful misconduct of the Parties or of the
Parties and a third party other than an officer, agent or employee of the Parties, shall apply only to the
extent of the negligence or willful misconduct of each Party.
The Parties shall cooperate to the greatest extent possible in the defense of all claims resulting or
allegedly resulting from this Agreement.
Mutual Aid Agreement for Call Coverage
This Agreement shall be effective as to each party when the governing body of such party has approved
the same.
This Agreement shall remain in effect for as long as staffing shortages exist that creates a need for
such assistance. However, any party to this Agreement may withdraw from the same at any time by
giving 30 days written notice to the other party/parties.
Kittitas County Sheriffs Office
Aiding Jurisdiction
Signature:
Gene Dana
Title: Sheriff
Board of County Commissioners
Kittitas County, Washington
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chair
Laura Osiadacz, Board Member
ATTEST:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
APPROVD AS TO FORM:
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Douglas R. Mitchell,
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Mutual Aid Agreement for Call Coverage
KITTCOM (Kittitas Countv 9-1-1
Receiving Jurisdiction
Signature:aIAVI
Darlene Mainw g
Title: Director