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INTERGOVERNMANTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) FOR
ACCEPTANCE AND DISPOSAL OF PARTIALLY TREATED BIOSOLIDS
This Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the City of Medford, Oregon
("Medford") and the City of Ashland, Oregon ("Ashland") for the purpose of setting forth terms and
conditions for Medford's Regional Water Reclamation Facility ("RWRF") to accept partially treated
biosolids from Ashland's Wastewater Treatment Plant for drying and landfill disposal.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
In accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of ORS 190.110, 190.420 and 279.185 and Medford
Code 2.619, Medford is authorized to enter into intergovernmental agreements with state agencies, local
governments, and special government bodies for the acquisition, distribution, utilization, disposal, or sale
of surplus property in accordance with state and federal laws.
The cities of Medford and Ashland wish to enter into this Agreement allowing Ashland to place partially
treated biosolids (up to 30,000 gallons per day) from Ashland's wastewater treatment plant, in the
RWRF's sludge lagoons for final treatment, application to RWRF's drying beds and ultimate landfill
disposal along with the RWRF's annual biosolids production.
By acceptance of this Agreement, Ashland certifies that it meets the above criteria for eligibility for such
cooperation with Medford.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the RWRF is capable of supplying Ashland sufficient storage/treatment space in their solids
handling system for placement of up to 30,000 gallons per day of partially treated biosolids; and
WHEREAS, Ashland desires to place up to 30,000 gallons per day of partially treated biosolids in the
RWRF's solids handling system; and
WHEREAS, Medford and Ashland will mutually benefit from the IGA; and
WHEREAS, placement of the noted biosolids is clearly in the public and environmental interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the mutual covenants contained herein the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Medford will provide Ashland or their designated trucking contractor access to specified RWRF
lagoon areas for placing partially treated biosolids from Ashland.
2. Medford will refuse to accept any loads from Ashland which offer indications they may contain
substances which could adversely affect the treatment process.
3. Ashland will provide Medford with accurate volume and representative total suspended solids
results on a weekly basis for the transferred partially treated biosolids.
4. Ashland will provide all necessary staff and equipment to complete the transfer and placement of
partially treated biosolids from Ashland to Medford's designated lagoons.
5. Ashland will provide Medford with any necessary insurance documentation related to placement
Ashland's partially treated bioisolids.
6. Ashland's staff will inform RWRF staff of any issues or problems occurring on Medford's
property in relationship to Ashland's activities.
7. Ashland will fully repair any damage incurred to Medford's property as a result of their placement
of partially treated biosolids.
8. The RWRF will account for Ashland's treated biiosolids separately from those generated by the
RWRF.
9. For and in consideration of Medford allowing Ashland to place 30,000 gallons per day of partially
treated biosolids in their solids handling system, and for including said biosolids in the annual
solids disposal program, Ashland will compensate Medford at a rate of $19.10 per dry ton of
biosolids land-filled and a set handling, charge of $1,925 on an annual: basis (prorated on a monthly
basis of $160.42) for the time and equipment utilized by RWRF staff in preparing Ashland's
biosolids for disposal. The revenue amount of this IGA will not exceed $100,000.
10. Subject to the limitations of Article XI, section 7 of the Oregon Constitution and the restrictions of
the Oregon Tort Claims Act (ORS 30.260 to 30.300). Ashland shall defend, save, hold harmless.
and indemnify Medford, within the limits of liability set forth in ORS 30.271 and 30.273, against
third party claims for personal injury or damage to life or property arising out of or resulting from
Ashland's acts or omissions under this agreement, provided, however, Ashland shall not be
required to indemnify Medford for liability arising out of or resulting from the acts or omissions of
Medford or Medford's officers, employees, or agents.
11. The term of this agreement between Medford and Ashland will be for one year after the date of
approving the IGA, without any extensions. since the duration of the agreement will only be for
the period of time Ashland is correcting dewatering equipment concerns.
12. Either party may terminate this agreement by providing 30 days' notice of intent to terminate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereby entered into this Agreement.
Each party by signature below of its authorized representative hereby acknowledges that it has read the
Agreement, understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. Each person signing the
Agreement represents and warrants having authority to execute this Agreement.
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