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MC Contract#19-108
1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
BETWEEN MASON COUNTY AND MASON COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
s. Parties. THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by Mason County("County")and Mason
County Fire Chiefs'Association("Association")under the authority of the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, RCW Chapter 39.34
2. Recitals. Whereas,the County and the Association have determined that it is in the best
interest of the County and its citizens to work together in establishing an agreement to
provide fire investigation services by the Association for the County.
3. Authority. Chapter 39.34 RCW permits local governmental units to make official use of
their powers enabling them to cooperate with other localities on the basis of mutual
advantage.
4. Duration. This agreement shall be in effect upon signature endorsement and shall
terminate no later than December 31, 2021, unless mutually agreed upon by both parties to
extend this agreement.
5. Compensation. The County shall pay the Association for services the maximum amount of
$79,000.0o per year($158,00o total for Contract), as identified on Exhibit A without prior
written approval of the County. Fees for Services will be based on hours and expenses as
shown on Exhibit A.
6. Payment. Within 3o-days from receipt of a bill from the Association,the County will
reimburse the Association for actual costs incurred.
7. Purpose. To establish a joint agreement for providing fire investigation services within the
boundaries of Mason County.
8. Scope of Work.
8.i Investigation of origin,cause, circumstances and extent of loss from fire whether
of civil or criminal nature.
8.2 To ensure cooperation among the local Fire Districts,the State Fire Marshal and all
state and County law enforcement and regulatory personnel.
9. Criteria for Investigation. One or more of the following must be present to require the
services of a Tier III investigator:
9.1. Loss of life or serious injury(civilian or fire personnel)
9.2 Serial arson activity
9.3 Suspicious or negligent activity, odor of flammable liquids, multiple fire locations,
evidence of forcible entry.
9.4 All structure fires that appear to exceed the threshold of$10,00o as determined by
the call out procedure(attached)the Incident Commander(IC)or Commanding
Officer(CO)of the local fire district.
9.5 All fires within the county are required to be investigated. If the fire is determined
to be below the level of Tier III callout criteria. Tier II Investigator can perform the
investigation if they have received the 4o hour basic investigator training.
9.6 Request for immediate response shall be handled via page by the dispatch center
upon request by the IC or CO.
so. Hold Harmless. Each party shall hold harmless and indemnify the other party, its officers,
officials,employees and agents,from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, liability,
loss,expenses,damages, and judgments of any nature whatsoever, including costs and
attorneys fees in defense thereof,for injury,sickness, disability or death to persons or
damage to property or business, caused by or arising out of the negligence of each party's
employees,agents and volunteers. Provided, however,the Association's obligation
hereunder shall not extend to injury,sickness,death or damage caused by or arising out of
the sole negligence of the County, its officers,officials, employees or agents. In the event
of concurrent negligence of the parties,the Association's obligations hereunder shall apply
only to the percentage of fault attributable to their employees, agents and volunteers.
3.1.Administration. No separate legal or administrative entity is created by this Agreement.
The Mason County Fire Chiefs Association and the Mason County Department of
Community Services shall jointly administer this Agreement.
12.Termination. The parties may terminate this Agreement as follows:
For Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for a material breach
thereof by the other party. Fifteen days written notice to the other party is
required stating the intent to terminate for cause.The breaching party will be
given the opportunity to cure its breach and if completed during the fifteen-day
period the Agreement shall not terminate.
10.2 For Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause at
any time providing a thirty-day written notice of such termination is submitted
in advance.
sz Insurance. Each party shall independently acquire and maintain sufficient insurance
coverage for all its respective operations,facilities, equipment and personnel.
12 Notices. Any notices to be given under this Agreement shall be delivered in person or
mailed to the parties at the following addresses:
11.1. County. Mason County Community Services
P.O. Box 279
Shelton,WA.98584
11.2 Association. Mason County Fire Chiefs Association
P.O. Box 1822
Shelton,WA 98584
13 Severability. If any provision of this agreement or its application is held invalid,then the
remainder of the agreement or the application of the remainder of the agreement shall
not be affected and shall remain in full force.
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14 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing
and signed by the person or party whom charged.
15 Third Party Rights. This Agreement shall not create any third party rights by any party
that has not signed this Agreement.
16 Modification. This Agreement represents the entire agreement by both parties and shall
not be modified,terminated or waived by either party without authorized written approval
by representatives of both parties.
17 Benefits. This Agreement is entered into for the benefit of both parties to provide fire
investigation services for all of Mason County during the duration of this agreement.
Dated this /OM' day of ('Qrn6P,K. , 2019
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
RarNeather' ,Commissioner
Melissa Drewry,Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin Shutt ,Commissioner
Tim Whitehead,Deputy Prosecutor Sharon Trask, Commissioner
MASON COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
Beau Bakken, President Bandon S arles, Vice-President
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Bob Burbridge,Se N ine Brown,Treasurer
MCFCA ILA 2018-2019 12/5/2019
Exhibit A
Fire Investigation 2020/2021 Budget
Tier I training $50o.00/yr.
Tier I training;8 hour"Protecting evidence for fire cause and determination".
Tier II training $6,00o.00/yr.
Tier II training;4o hour basic investigation,vehicle fire investigations,courtroom testimony.
Tier Ill training $12,00o.00/yr.
1. Annual Conference for Tier Ill investigators—Certified Fire
Investigator. Advanced or refresher training.
2. Succession training,Tier II continued education to work on a Tier III
Certification.General education,scene examination,
documentation,evidence collection,interview techniques,post-
incident investigation and presentation.(NFPA io33)and(NFPA
921)
Tier III Stand-By Pay $300o.00/yr.
$3o per day for too days of on call stand-by pay.
Supplies/Uniforms $400o.00/yr.
Supplies for the actual investigations,uniforms/PPE for the tier 3
investigators
Tier II Kits $550o.00/yr.
(Small tools,equipment, PPE for the tier 2 investigators)
Tier III Initial Kits
(Initial equipment for new CFI's.Replacement of equipment as needed). $600o.00/yr.
Investigator labor
Tier III—Lead Certified Investigator $125.0o per hour
Tier II— Secondary Certified Investigator $65.0o per hour
$125 per hour project 4o fire investigations $30,00o.00/yr.
$6o per hour project 20 fire investigations $12,00o.00/yr.
Projected total to investigate 6o fires is $42,00o.00/yr.
Total Annual Budget $79,00o.00/yr
Total 2020/2021 Budget $158,000.00
MCFCA ILA 2018-2019 3.2/5/2019