4.6 SR 12-21-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.6
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent December 21, 2020 Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief
Item Description Reviewed by
Amendment Extending Fire Services Cal Portner, City Administrator
Agreement with City of Otsego
Reviewed by
Peter Beck, City Attorney
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, an amendment extending the fire services agreement with the City of Otsego.
Background/Discussion
The City of Otsego contracts with the Cities of Elk River, Rogers, and Albertville for fire protection services. The
contract with the City of Elk River is scheduled to expire effective December 31, 2020.
The City of Otsego has requested an extension of the service contract. Pandemic preparation/interruptions and
staffing with both the Elk River Fire Department and the City of Otsego’s administration created several
challenges this year.
Staff recommends Council approve the proposed contract extension, which has been approved by Otsego, so that
a proper negotiation for services can be conducted that is beneficial to both cities.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission Statement includes components to be meet changing needs - be agile and be responsible
for every dollar - be good stewards.
Attachments
Fire Services Agreement Extension Amendment
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR FIREFIGHTING SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR FIREFIGHTING SERVICES
(“Amendment”) is executed this ______ day of ____________, 2020, by and between the CITY
OF ELK RIVER, a Minnesota municipal corporation, (“Elk River”) and the CITY OF
OTSEGO, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“Otsego”).
WHEREAS, Elk River and Otsego previously executed and entered into a Contract For
Firefighting Services effective January 1, 2016 (“Agreement”) and this Agreement is scheduled to
expire on December 31, 2020;
WHEREAS, this Agreement has not been previously been amended since it became
effective on January 1, 2016, so this document represents the Frist Amendment to the Agreement;
WHEREAS, Elk River and Otsego desire to amend this existing Agreement by extending
the term of the Agreement for one additional year, and to keep all other terms and conditions of
this Agreement in full force and effect for this additional year;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Agreement and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Elk River and
Otsego hereby agree as follows:
1. Article VI: Term. The Agreement shall be amended to extend the term of the
Agreement for an additional one year. This one year extension shall be effective on January 1,
2021 and shall expire on December 31, 2021.
2. No Other Amendments. Except as expressly amended by this Amendment, all
other terms of the Agreement shall remain the same and the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect until the new expiration date of December 31, 2021.
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Signature page follows.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment effective on the
date indicated above.
CITY OF ELK RIVER CITY OF OTSEGO
Mayor: Mayor:
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Signature Signature
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Print Name Print Name
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Date Date
City Clerk: City Clerk:
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Signature Signature
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Print Name Print Name
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Date Date
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