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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Of SOUTHERN OREGON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTHERN OREGON REST A TED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT 1 RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTHERN OREGON RECITALS WHEREAS, the participating jurisdictions of an emergency communications agency, formerly known as Southern Oregon Regional Communications and now known as Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ("Agency"), have previously entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement ("rGA") creating the Agency for purposes of establishing and operating a public safety emergency communications system inclusive of a 9-1-1 jurisdiction as contemplated by ORS 401.710 to 401.790 that provides a cooperative and coordinated 9-1-1 primary public safety answering point for police, fire and emergency medical services for the benefit of all participating jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, it is the function of the Agency to provide coordinated alarm, telephone and public safety communications services for participating parties for the benefit of the citizens with the undersigned jurisdictions, WHEREAS, from time to time, by amendment or restatement, the rGA can be modified to provide, among other things, expanded membership in the Agency; and WHEREAS, the signatories hereto desire to substantially modify the rGA and have determined the most practical method for doing so is by adoption of a fully Restated rGA. NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby mutually agreed by, between and among the undersigned to adopt a fully Restated IGA, to be formally known hereafter as the Restated Intergovernmental Agreement of Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ("Restated rGA"), as follows: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. EXPANDED AGENCY TURrSDICTION The participating jurisdictions, as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, hereby enter into the Restated rGA pursuant to ORS Chapter 190 to redefine the scope of the Agency's 9-1-1 jurisdiction, responsible for the provision of 9-1-1 service and public safety communications, to include all of Jackson County and agree that the Agency will be an 2 intergovernmental public entity formed by intergovernmental agreement under the auspices of ORS Chapter 190, specifically ORS 190.010 and that the Agency will continue to be known as Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon. 2, POWERS AND AUTHORITY The Agency is vested with all powers, rights and duties necessary for performing the function of a 9-1-1 public safety answering point and initiating appropriate response pursuant to ORS 401.710 to 401.790, or as such are subsequently amended or replaced by successor statutes, including, but not limited to, contracting for such services, The agency shall be governed by the governing bodies set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 3, GOVERNING BODY a. The Agency shall be governed by a Chief Executive Officers Board ("CEO Board"), whose membership shall consist of seven (7) participating jurisdiction representatives from the members as set forth on Exhibit" A" and as such may be amended from time to time, The three (3) permanent members of the CEO Board shall be a representative of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, as chosen by Jackson County; a representative each of the City of Medford Police Department and the City of Medford Fire Department, as chosen by the City of Medford, Two (2) of the remaining four (4) seats shall be filled by the next largest police agency and fire agency, (as determined by the participating jurisdiction's user fee contribution), The remaining two (2) seats shall be filled by one (1) at large police agency one (1) at large fire agency from the remaining participating jurisdictions as elected by the Intergovernmental Council for one (1) year terms, July 1 through June 30, at its last meeting of each fiscal year. Each participating jurisdiction with a seat on the CEO Board shall appoint, at its pleasure, one (1) primary representative and one (1) alternative representative, who may attend and participate, as provided herein, in all CEO Board meetings in the absence of the participating jurisdiction's primary representative, Representatives and alternates shall be an elected official or employee of their respective participating jurisdictions. A majority of the CEO Board members in attendance at a duly noticed meeting shall constitute a quorum for purposes of deliberation and decision. Each CEO Board Member shall have one (1) vote. 3 b, The CEO Board shall be responsible for: . Approval and adoption of the Agency Strategic Plan · Approval and adoption of the Agency annual objectives and work plan · Adoption of general policy guidelines and performance standards for Agency service levels . Adoption of the Agency's annual budget . Approval of all contracts over $50,000.00. · Serving as the body to hear the final step of grievance procedure for unclassified employees · Approval of contract employment terms and conditions for the Agency Director c. All meetings of the CEO Board and of its subordinates, the Intergovernmental Council and User Agency Advisory Group, shall be held in accordance with Oregon Public Meeting Laws, ORS 192.610 to 192.710, or as such are subsequently amended or replaced by successor statutes, A majority of the members of the CEO Board shall constitute a quorum for purposes of deliberation and decision. All decisions of the CEO Board, unless otherwise provided herein, shall require at least four (4) members voting in favor or against any motion for the decision to be officiaL d. The CEO Board, at its first organizational meeting, or as soon thereafter as reasonable, shall adopt rules governing its procedures, and including at a minimum: 1) time and place of regular meetings; 2) method and manner of calling special meetings; 3) method, term and manner of election of CEO Board officers; 4) procedures for executing documents on behalf of the Agency; and 5) Intergovemmental Council and User Agency Advisory Group rules of procedure. e, The CEO Board, at its first organizational meeting, shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair to serve through June 30, 2012. The term of the Chair and Vice Chair thereafter shall be two (2) years, running from July 1 through June 30 each year, with elections held at the Board's first meeting in even numbered years whether July or thereafter. The Chair, and in the Chair's absence the Vice Chair, shall preside over all CEO Board meetings, The Agency Director, or designee, shall act as Clerk of the Board and be responsible for providing notices of meetings and keeping of minutes, as required by Oregon Public Meetings Laws, The CEO Board may establish other officer positions, in addition to a Chair and a Vice-Chair, as it may deem necessary 4 from time to time for itself and/or for the Council and/or User Agency Advisory Group. 4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL a, There is hereby established an Intergovernmental Council ("Council") consisting of the participating jurisdictions as set forth on Exhibit U AU and as such may be amended from time to time, b. The Council shall, among other things: · Nominate candidates and recommend contract employment terms and conditions for the Agency Director subject to CEO Board ratification; · Based upon the direction of the CEO Board, provide oversight and direction to the Agency Director regarding all Agency operations; · Review and Recommend implementing policies and strategies for Agency service levels; . Review and Recommend all other agency operating policies including personnel policies; · Review and Recommend salary levels for all Agency employees subject to CEO Board ratification; · Recommend the Agency's annual budget to the CEO Board; . Provide for an annual audit of the Agency's finances; · Review and Approve all contracts in amounts up to $50,000.00 or as otherwise authorized by CEO Board administrative directive; · Review all contracts over $50,000,00 and make recommendations to the CEO Board · Provide direction and advice to the Agency Director regarding personnel matter and labor negotiations and make recommendations as to such to the CEO Board. · Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the CEO Board, c. The Council, at its first organizational meeting, shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve through June 30, 2011. The terms of the Chair and Vice- Chair thereafter shall be for one (1) year, July 1 through June 30 and elections for the upcoming term shall be held at the first meeting of the year, whether July or thereafter. The Council shall meet at least quarterly, and at a time and place designated by its members. Special meetings of the Council may be 5 called by the Chair or any two (2) members upon at least seven (7) days prior written notice to all Council members. d, Seven (7) representatives of the Council attending a duly noticed meeting shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of deliberation and decision, Each Council member shall have one (1) vote, Approval of a majority of a quorum attending a duly noticed meeting is required for any action. 5. USER AGENCY ADVISORY GROUP a, There is hereby established a User Agency Advisory Group ("User Group"), consisting of one (1) representative appointed from each of the agencies as set forth on Exhibit U AU and as such may be amended from time to time. User Group representatives shall be employees of their respective agency. b. The User Group shall: 1) provide advice and counsel to the CEO Board, Intergovernmental Council and Agency Director in matters of Agency operational priorities, policies and procedures; 2) review and recommend Standard Operating Procedures "SOPs" to the Agency Director for adoption by the Agency, and 3) provide advice and counsel to the Agency Director in the development of the Agency's annual operating budget. c, A majority of the User Group members in attendance at a duly noticed meeting shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of deliberation and decision. Each agency representative on the User Group shall have one (1) vote of those representatives in attendance, Approval of a majority of a quorum attending a duly held meeting is required for any action. 6. AGENCY DIRECTOR a, The CEO Board shall select and appoint an Agency Director based upon qualifications and competence as deemed appropriate by the CEO Board, b. The Agency Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Agency and be responsible for: 1) Agency administration, personnel, purchasing and budget functions, in conformance with the policies and rules adopted by the CEO Board; 2) dispatching, phone answering, record keeping, security and other Agency functions in conformance with the policies adopted by the CEO Board; 3) hiring, training, discipline and/or discharge of all subordinate Agency personnel, subject to applicable Agency rules and policies; 4) 6 attending and providing executive staffing of the CEO Board, Intergovernmental Council and User Group meetings; and d) preparing and presenting to the Agency Budget Committee, not later than the first Monday in February, a proposed budget for the next budget year. 7. FUNDING The services of the Agency shall be funded from contributions from participating jurisdictions, including the assignment of each participating jurisdiction's 9-1-1 excise taxes, and User fees based on a User Formula as determined by the CEO Board. User Formula contributions shall be paid in four (4) equal installments and due no later than July 10, October 10, January 10, and April 10 of each year. Yearly User Contracts, in a form approved by the CEO Board, shall be signed by each User Agency no later than June 30th for each upcoming fiscal year. 8. EOUlPMENT a, The CEO Board shall consider and adopt policies relating to ownership and maintenance responsibilities for equipment necessary for the operation of the Agency. Upon adoption of such policies by the CEO Board, the Agency Director shall cause them to be mailed to each participating jurisdiction's city manager or chief administrative officer, for purposes of review and/or comment and objection, If no participating jurisdiction provides the Agency Director with written objections to the policies, within thirty (30) days of their mailing, the policies shall be conclusively deemed as acceptable to the participating jurisdictions and the policies shall be effective as of that date. b. In the event of Agency dissolution, equipment and furnishings not identified for return to a participating jurisdiction shall be sold, in accordance with applicable law, and the funds from such sale distributed to the participating jurisdictions in proportion to their funding contribution to the Agency for the preceding three (3) year period. ~ 9, INCREASING MEMBERSHIP The CEO Board shall develop a method for allowing Agency membership for other units of local government as such are defined in ORS 190.003. New participating jurisdictions shall be accepted as members of the Agency only upon approval of three-fourths (3/4) of all Intergovernmental Council members and 7 " upon their becoming a signatory to the Restated IGA. All participating jurisdictions shall be responsible for directly or indirectly providing an emergency service to the public. Emergency services are police, fire, or emergency medical services, 10. DURATION. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION This Agreement is perpetual and the Agency shall continue from year-to-year provided, however, 1) any participating jurisdiction may withdraw from the Agency upon providing written notice to the CEO Board Chair not later than June 30 of any year for withdrawal effective July 1 of the following calendar year; and 2) the Agency may be dissolved upon mutual agreement of all participating jurisdictions. A participating jurisdiction may withdraw from the Agency without written notice required herein, only if agreed to by all remaining participating jurisdictions, Upon withdrawal of a participating jurisdiction, as to any of the withdrawing agency's equipment that was obtained by a grant, ECSO shall become fully responsible for adhering to all grant requirements, thus relieving the withdrawing agency of all such liability. The governance and funding structure of this agreement may be subject to review by the CEO Board at any time after completion of four (4) years from the effective date of the Restated IGA if a review is requested in writing by at least one participating jurisdiction, or by request of a majority of the CEO Board 11. REMEDIES If a participating jurisdiction withdraws from this Agency, but fails to provide necessary notice or to obtain mutual consent of all participating jurisdictions, the parties agree that the liquidated damages for such action shall be not less than the withdrawing party's share of the Agency's annual operation costs for the next fiscal year, as determined by the Agency's User Formula, In the event any party files litigation to enforce this Agreement, or any portion thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs, including any fees and costs incurred in an appeal, and as determined by the appropriate court. 12. AMENDMENTS This Agreement may only be changed, modified, or amended upon three-fourths (3/4) vote of all participating jurisdictions. 8 13. EFFECTIVE DATE This Agreement shall become effective when it has been authorized by resolution of a majority of the governing bodies of the participating jurisdictions identified herein, Notwithstanding Paragraph 9., Increasing Membership, those participating jurisdictions named herein that do not enter into this Agreement prior to its effective date, may become members of the Agency upon authorization by resolution of their governing bodies, provided such authorization is enacted prior to December 31,2010. Any jurisdiction desiring to join the Agency after December 31, 2010 may do so subject to Paragraph 9., Increasing Membership. 14, PRIOR AGREEMENTS This Agreement, upon its effective date, supersedes the previous Intergovernmental Agreement, however, any and all prior agreements of Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon and/or between the participating jurisdictions regarding cooperative and coordinated efforts to provide a 9-1-1 primary public safety answering point for police, fire and emergency medical services shall remain in full force and effect until modified, terminated and/or replaced by the participating jurisdictions. 15. SEVERABILITY The terms of this Agreement are severable and a determination by an appropriate body having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement resulting in the invalidity of any part, shall not affect the remainder of the Agreement. 16, INTERPRETATION The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be liberally construed in accordance with the general purposes of this Agreement. 17, This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by Oregon law. 9 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: s 15 1 t} Av Jackson Cou t , Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent Dated: City of Phoenix Approved as to Legal Sufficiency: 10 ICristi L. Hagey Senior Assistant County Counsel SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly ( ) authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County / � -2aj � l� v�' t- �, Dated: City of Medf d Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent. Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: `J 1 Z b City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: C N " LIC'e--- City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer(s)who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: a-4 1 ro J,�of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent - Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: ZCity of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly t� authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer (s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: J City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: hif Talent Dated: City of Phoenix 10 SUBSCRIBED TO AND ENTERED INTO by the appropriate officer(s) who are duly authorized by resolution to execute this Agreement on behalf of the governing body of the below-named unit of local government. Dated: Jackson County Dated: City of Medford Dated: City of Central Point Dated: City of Eagle Point Dated: City of Rogue River Dated: City of Jacksonville Dated: City of Butte Falls Dated: City of Talent/ Dated: City of Phoenix 10 �.d Dated: Ci f Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #5 i Dated: Jackson County Fire District #6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #9 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District it 4 Dated: City of Ashland Dated: a/O z22z-,4L� Rogue River Rural Fir rotection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #5 Dated: Evans Valley Fire District #6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #9 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District it l.� Dated: City of Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District-1 Dated: Z l0 t✓ <son County Fire District x3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District 95 Dated: Jackson Countv Fire District ;6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District A9 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District 11 Dated: City of Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 c Dated: 4 U,- Jackson County Fire District #5 Dated: Evans Valley Fire District #6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #9 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District 1 t Dated: City of Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #5 Dated:,-I- Evans Valley Fire District #6 Dated: Jack on County Fire District 49 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District Dated: City of Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #5 Dated: Jackson County Fire District#6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #9 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Dated: Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District it Dated. -t) �} Greensp ngs Rural Fire pretgcticai District Dated: Oregon Department of Forestry Dated: Crater Lake National Park Dated: _1 � .5 I2el o r'1� Ctu n�rs !�✓S 1 S Southern Oregon University 12 Dated: Greensprings Rural Fire protection District Dated: Oregon Department of Forestry Dated: Crater Lake National Park Dated: Southern Oregon University Dated: JUrI� -7-, ,Z O/O Medford Rural rotection District#2 I i/ 12 ll Dated: J Greensprings Rural Fire protection District Dated: /z 20/j �f�4� 2�2 O on Department of Forestry Dated: Crater Lake National Park Dated: Southern Oregon University Dated: Medford Rural Fire Protection District#2 12 l Dated: J City of Ashland Dated: Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #3 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #4 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #5 Dated: Jackson County Fire District #6 Dated: Jackson County Fire District 99 Dated: Prospect Rural Fire Protection District '- Dated: Lake C eek Rural Fire Protection District iz Exhibit "A" The Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon Restated Intergovernmental Agreement ("Intergovernmental Agreement") is initially made and entered into, pursuant to ORS 190.010 and by and among the herein participating jurisdictions: Jackson County: Jackson County Sheriff's Office Jackson County Roads and Parks Jackson County Services Jackson County Airport Authority The City of Medford: Medford Police Department Medford Fire Department Medford Rural Fire Protection District #2 The City of Central Point: Central Point Police Department The City of Eagle Point: City of Eagle Point Police Department The City of Ashland: City of Ashland Police Department City of Ashland Fire and Rescue The City of Talent: City of Talent Police Department The City of Phoenix: City of Phoenix Police Department The City of Jacksonville: City of Jacksonville Police Department City of Jacksonville Fire Department The City of Rogue River: City of Rogue River Police Department The City of Butte Falls: City of Butte Falls Police Department City of Butte Falls Fire Department Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District #1 13 Jackson County Fire District #3 ` ) Jackson County Fire District #4 Jackson County Fire District #5 Evans Valley Fire District #6 Jackson County Fire District #9 Prospect Rural Fire Protection District Lake Creek Rural Fire Protection District Oregon Department of Forestry Southern Oregon University Crater Lake National Park Greensprings Fire Protection District ..J 24 Exhibit "B" Chief Executive Officers Board ("CEO Board") Agency Director Intergovernmental Council ("Council') User Agency Advisory Group User Agency Advisory Group (Fire) (Law) 15