4.9 SR 11-20-2023�,
Elk s �-
River
Request for Action
To Item Number
Ma Tor and CinT Council 4.9
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent A enda November 20, 2023 Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief
Item Description Reviewed by
Approval to perform training in a donated house with Cal Pormer, Ci r Administrator
the intent to perform live burn training in March of Reviewed by
2024.
Action Requested
Approve, byT motion, the fire department to conduct live training until March of 2024, at which time there will be a
live buYn conducted at 19101 Jackson Avenue.
Background/Discussion
Anne Marie Ross Dickenson has donated the Yesidence located at 19101 Jackson Avenue, for the use of fire and
police training with live burn training to be conducted in March of 2024. This generous donation of the structure
will allow Elk River Fire, Elk River Police, and several law enforcement agencies to conduct training needed to
enhance the skills needed to perform their duties.
The homeowner has completed the required paper�vork that we have from the state, MPCA and DNR. This is a
donation for us to train in and are covered byT our insurance for our training. We `vill ensure all the requirements
are met before burning (utilityT shut off, abatement, etc.). All the documents required to confirm her abilityT to
donate the propertyT for training purposes is on file with the Elk River Fire Department. Once the training is
finished, Ms. Dickenson regains responsibilityT of the structure.
Performing live fire training is essential to firefighter development and safetyT and will enhance the response
capabilities of the fire department for the communinT.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River value statement
Attachments
■ Burn Contract
The Elk River Vision
A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional
se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty.
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Update�l• January 2023
Owners Release to Damage or Burn Structure
Having agreed with the building officia�, ���� �� v�
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or County of S4ef`urh� , that a structure owned by
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is under condemnation or unfit for human habitation and is beyond rehabilitation. I
further agree that the structure should be used by the fire service for training as they
see fit. I n order that demolition may be accomplished, I give my consent to the
City/Township of �l�t � �v�/
structure� by burning or other means.
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use or demolish the said
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Date
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF BUILDING USE AGREEMENT & POST-BURN/USE
PROPERTY CONDITION
AGREEMENT:
On this 15th day of November , 20 23 , an agreement is made between;
Elk River Fire Department (Insert name of your Fire
Department), hereinafter called "City/Township"; and
(Insert the name of the
entity/organization supervising the activity if other than the local fire department),
hereinafter called "Entity";
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t�l`� ������� C �� os5 (Insert the name(s) or owner(s)
of the building/property to be damaged or destroyed) hereinafter called "Owner".
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WHEREAS, the City/Township desir�s �'ef further the training of its firefighters by
conducting fire training exercises involving the controlled burning `
within a structure or other fire training activities.
WHEREAS, the Owner acknowledges benefits received in the possible donation of
the structure and further, the enhancement of fire protection services.
WHEREAS, the Owner has requested the use/destruction of the structure located at
(Include street address, municipality, county and state; or legal description of
the property obtained from county clerk or assessor).
A visual description of the structure(s) to be use/destruction is as follows:
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WHEREAS, the building to be used/destroyed as identified in the above paragraph
will be referred to herein as "the structure"; now therefore:
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IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The City/Tow ship and the Entity propose �t amage or destroy the structure during the
week of to . The actual date of the training will depend
upon factors such as availability of personnel, equipment and weather conditions.
2. The Owner agrees to indemnify the City/Township and the �` 11c �'��r �;,�t J�e;; �4r����
(agents/instructors), and Entiry from any liability arising out of the lack of the Owner's
authority to have the structure destroyed and/or the Owner's lack of clear title to the
building/property.
3. The Owner agrees to indemnify the City/Township from any liability arising out of any
claim of injury from a person who is not an employee of a municipal fire department or of the
City/Township in connection with the destruction of the structure.
4. The Owner agrees to indemnify the _� 1«: R�✓�% -F� ��. ��e� �,�_ r� (agents/instructors), or
entity from any liability arising out of any claim of injury from any person in connection with
the destruction of the structure.
5. The Owner assumes all liability for securing the structure during the term of this
agreement, and further, the Owner agrees to comply with all applicable ordinances and
regulations of the City/Township, county and state with respect to removal of debris and the
making safe of the site at the conclusion of the City/Township's and the
1`I i'� ;h'� �,— �� Ye ��rs��-`ti (agents/instructors) destruction activities.
6. The Owner assumes all responsibiliry for the cancellation of insurance and the for the
disconnection of all utility services, including but not limited to gas, electric, water,
telephone, television cables and antennas, for removal of fuel oil, other hazardous
substance and conditions, removal of any fixtures, items or equipment the Owner wishes to
presenre prior to any destruction activities pursuant to this agreement. If the Owner has not
completed these tasks at least twenry-four (24) hours befcre the first possible training date,
the Owner shall immediately notify the following persons of this fact.
7. The post-training condition of the structure will be the responsibility of the Owner. The intent is
to use the structure and/or demolish sections or all of the structure in training sessions. In most
cases the ash, basement walls, foundation, metal debris and any other items will remain in the
basement area or close proximity. These materials shall be disposed of by state and county
rules at the Owners expense. All cost of permits and sampling will be at Owners expense. If at
any time during the training session the Instructor-In-Charge deems it necessary to extinguish
the fire, the remains will be the responsibility of the Owner.
Chief: /�Gr� l�.�c.►���,5��. 1 c� ;y h� Phc�u =�k °s�✓ M�i 763- ��3s`' -/ro�
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