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Council Communication
Meeting Date:
Department:
Secondary Dept.:
Approval:
An Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County for
Building Inspection Services
June 29, 2010 Primary Staff Contact:
Community Development E-Mail:
Legal Secondary Contact:
Martha Bennet Estimated Time:
Question:
Should the Council authorize signature of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Jackson County to
provide building inspection services?
Bill Molnar
bill0lashland.oLus
Richard Appicello
Consent
Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the signature of a contract (IGA) entitled "Intergovernmental Agreement for Building
Inspection Services" with the County of Jackson, Board of Commissioners and the City of Ashland.
Background:
Since the mid 90's, the City of Ashland and Jackson County have made certified inspectors available
on dates requested by the other party to perform building inspections. This activity was previously
agreed upon under Intergovernmental Agreemeni signed in June 2009. Additionally, the city has an
agreement with the City of Medford to perform Building Official duties, as required by the State of
Oregon, on an interim basis until a new Building Official has been hired.
Since Ashland Building Official, Mike Broomfield, retired in December 2009, the Ashland Building
Safety Division has lacked personnel with A-level Electrical and A-level Mechanical certifications
necessary to perform specific inspections. For the past several months, electrical and mechanical
inspections for commercial structures have been performed under the existing IGA through Jackson
County by qualified inspectors. Accordingly, the extension of this IGA will continue the ability of both
Ashland and Jackson County to mutually utilize services when necessary, specifically with respect to
Ashland's need for personnel qualified to carry out A-level electrical and mechanical inspections.
Related City Policies:
None
Council Options:
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Jackson County and the City of Ashland to
perform building inspection services within each respective jurisdiction.
Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Jackson County and the City of Ashland, along
with the following modifications, to perform building inspection services within each respective
jurisdiction.
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ASHLAND
Potential Motions:
Move approval of entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Jackson to
perform building inspection services as needed.
Attachments:
Intergovernmental Agreement for Building Inspection Services'
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
This agreement, hereinafter referred to as "Agreement",'is made and entered into by and
between the County of Jackson, Board of Commissioners, hercin after referred to "County", and
City of Ashland ("City").
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
1. In accordance with and pursuant to the provisions of ORS Chapter 190, entitled
"INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION", the County is authorized to jointly provide for
the pelformance of a function or activity in cooperation with a"unit of local govel11ment" that
includes a commission or other governmental authority in Oregon. By acceptance of this
Agreement, City celtifies that it meets the above criteria for eligibility for such cooperation with
the County.
2. As a result of this Agreement and pursuant to ORS 190.030, any unit of local
government, consolidated department, intergovernmental entity or administrativc officcrs
designated herein to pcrform specified functions or activities is vested with all powers, rights and
duties relating to those functions and activities that are vested by law in each separate palty to the
Agreement, its officers and agencies.
RECITAL
1. ORS 190,010 permits units of local government to enter into intergovernmental
agreements for the performance of any or all functions and activities that a party to the
agreement has authority to perform; and
2. The County and the City require the services of qualified building inspcctors for the
performance of routine building code inspections; and
3. The County and thc City cmploy inspectors with the particular training, ability,
knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of the County and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration for the mutual covenants contained herein the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
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2. COOPERATION AND SERVICES TO BE SHARED'
a. County Responsibilities:
1) The County shall make available to the City Building Department personnel with
the qualifications and state certifications necessary to perform the inspection
requested by the City. Inspectors shall be made available on those dates and at
those times as are mutually agreed upon between the Ashland Building Official
and Jackson County Building Official. A statement of work is contained in
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. The County
Inspectors providing services to the City pursuant to this Agreement shall have all
jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions, and duties of the City Inspectors with
respect to any and all violations of State Law and City Ordinances.
b. City Responsibilities:
1) The City shall make available to the County Building Department personnel with
the qualifications and state certifications necessary to perform the inspection
requested by the County. Inspectors shall be made' available on those dates and at
those times as are mutually agreed upon between Jackson County Building
Official and Ashland Building Official. A statement of work is contained in
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. The City
, Inspectors providing services to the County,pursuant to this Agreement shall have
all jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions, and duties of the County Inspectors
with respect to any and all violations of State Law and County Ordinances.
3. APPORTIONMENT FOR FUNDING
a. The County shall promptly reimburse the City for the actual expenses incurred for the
se'rvices provided. For purposes of this Agreement, actual cost shall be considered a flat
rate costs in an amount of $70.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000 for the initial contract
term.
b. The City shall promptly reimburse the County for the actual expenses incurred for the
services provided. For purposes of this Agreement, actual cost shall be considered a flat
rate costs in an amount of $70.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000 for the initial contract
term.
4. PERSONNEL. No employees will be formally transferred pursuant to this Agreement.
The County and City will continue to pay its employees and shall keep accurate records of hours
worked pursuant to this Agreement. The City and the County are subject employers under ORS
Chapter 656, and shall procure and maintain current valid workers compensation insurance
coverage for all subject workers throughout the period of this Agreement. The Agreement does
not change the status of any employee, contractor or officer of the City or County.
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S. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
All parties agree that each party shall not be subject to claim, action. or liability arising in any
manner whatsoever out of any act or omission, interruption, or cessation of services by the other
party under this agreement. Each party shall not be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect
special or consequential damages sustained by the other party to this agl'eement, including, but
not limited to, delay, or interruption of business activities that may result in any manner
whatsoever from any act or omission, interruption, or cessation of services.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
Subject to the limitations and conditions of the Oregon Tort Claims Act, ORS 30.260 et seq., and
Article XI, Section] 0 of the Oregon Constitution, each Party to this agreement shall be solely
responsible for its own actions and/or failure to act and shall indemnify and hold the other party
harmless from any liability, cost or damage arising therefrom. Provided, however, that neither
party shall be required to indemnify the others for any claim, loss or liability arising solely out of
the wrongful act of the others officers, employees or agents. The provisions of this paragraph
shall survive the expiration or sooner termination of this agreement.
7. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall become effective upon the date which this Agreement is fully
executed by all Parties and shall continuc in full force until June 30, 20] I or until earlier
terminated as provided herein.
8. TERMINATION
a. Mutual Consent. This contract may be terminated at any time by mutual consent of both
parties.
b. Parties' Convenience. This contract may be terminated at any time by either Party upon
30 days' notice in writing and delivered by certified mail or in person.
c. For Canse. Either party may terminate or modify this contract, in whole or in part,
effective upon delivery of written notice to the City or County, or at such later date as
may be established by the County, under any of the following conditions:
1) If any license or certificate required by law or regulation to be held by the City or
the County to provide the services required by this contract is for any reason
denied, revoked, suspended, or, not renewed.
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d. For Default or Breach.
1)' Either County or City may terminate this contract in the event of a breach of the
contract by the other. Prior to such termination the party seeking termination shall
give to the other party written notice of the breach and intent to terminate. If the
party committing'the breach has not entirely cured the breach within 15 days of
the date of the notice, or within such other period as the party giving the notice
may authorize or require, then the contract may be terminated at any time
thereafter by a written notice of termination by the party giving notice.
2) Waiver of any breach of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be
,deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No term shall be waived or
deleted except in writing signed in advance by the parties.
3) In the event of a dispute relating to this Agreement, the parties shall first attempt
to resolve the dispute through mediation. The parties will share the administrative
costs of the mediation and the mediator's fees equally. Mediation fees shall be
limitcd to those customarily charged in Jackson County, Oregon by state court
appointed mediators. The parties will attempt to jointly select a mediator within
ten (10) days of a party giving notice to the other party of its desire to undertake
mediation. In the event the parties cannot agree to a mediator within such ten (10)
day period, then within five (5) days thereafter, each shall select a mediator, and
the two selected mediators will designate a third mediator who will then mediate
the dispute. The first two mediators may charge the choosing party for its services
to select the third mediator. In the event mediation fails to resolve the dispute, a
party may commence legal proceedings, and in such case each party shall be
responsible for its own costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection which such
proceedings.
9. METHOD AND PLACE OF GIVING NOTICE, SUBMITTING BILLS, AND
MAKING PAYMENTS. All notices, bills, and payments shall be made in writing and
may be given by personal delivery or by mail. Notices, bills, and payments sent by mail
, should be addressed as follows:
Jackson County
Attn: Kathy A Cote
10 South Oakdale, Room 100
Medford, OR 9750J
Phone: 541-774-6933
City of Ashland
Attn: Carolyn Sehwendener
51 Winbul1l Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-488-5309
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10. CONSTRUCTION, MODIFICATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT
a. This Agreement shall not become effective until all parties hereto have executed this
Agreement.
b. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State
of Oregon.
c. THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PARTIES HERETO AND SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL PRIOR EXPRESS AND/OR
IMPLIED STATEMENTS, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE PARTIES, EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND MAY NOT BE AMENDED,
CHANGED OR MODIFIED IN ANY WA Y, EXCEPT BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT
SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES HERETO.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the pal1ies hereby enter into this agreement.
Each party, by signature below of its authorized representative, hereby acknowledges that
it has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrces to be bound by its terms and conditions.
Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants to have authority to execute this
Agreement.
JACKSON COUNTY OREGON
CITY OF ASHLAND OREGON
Danny Jordan
Administrator
Date
John Stromberg
Mayor
Date
I\pproved As To Legal Sufficienc)':
COllnl)' Counsel
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STATEMENT OF WORK
EXHIBIT A
Through this Agreement the City of Ashland agrees to perform site built electrical, plumbing,
and structural/mechanical and manufactured home set up inspections on behalf of Jackson
County and Jackson County agrees to perform site built electrical, plumbing and
structural/mechanical and manufactured home set up inspections on behalf of the City of
Ashland.
A. Thc City of Ashland shall:
When performing site built inspections for the County:
I. Comply with all requirements and regulations of the ORS's and OAR's pertaining
to thc clectrical, plumbing, and structural/mechanical programs and manufactured
, home programs.
2. Provide State of Oregon certified/licensed inspectors.
3. Perform electrical, plumbing, structural/mechanical and manufactured home
inspections as rcquested by thc County within two (2) business days.
4. Complete Inspection Report Form at the time of inspection (form provided by the
County). Retul11 Inspection Report Form with cOITection notes to the County at
end of inspection day.
5. Provide identification upon entering a job site and the reason for the site visit.
6. Comply with the inspection notification requirements of applicable ORS's and
OAR's.
7. Provide to the County a monthly requcst for payment to be submitted with a
detailed spreadsheet listing date and location of inspection, type of inspection and
inspection time spent.
When requesting site built inspections to be done by the County:
I. Provide all necessary forms
2. Give a minimum of one day notice prior to an inspection.
3. Provide site location, type of inspection needed, and permit number and
infOlmation.
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B. The County shall:
When performing site buill inspections for the City:
1. Comply with all requirements and regulations of the ORS's and OAR's pertaining
to the electrical, plumbing, and structnral/mechanical programs and manufactured
home programs. ,
2. Provide State of Oregon certifiedllicensed inspectors.
3. Perform electrical, plumbing, stlUctural/mechanical and manufactured home
inspections as requested by the City within two (2) business days.
4. Complete Inspection Report Form at the time of inspection (form provided by the
City). Return Inspection Report Form with correction notes to the City at end of
inspection day.
5. Provide identification upon entering a job site and the reason for the site visit.
6. Comply with the inspection notification requirements of applicable ORS's and
OAR's. ,
7. Provide to the City a monthly request for payment to be submitted with a detailed
spreadsheet listing date and location of inspection, type of inspection and
inspection time spent.
When requesting site buill inspections to be done by the City:
I. Provide all necessary.forms
2. Give a minimum of one day notice prior to an inspection.
3. Provide site location, type of inspection needed, and permit number and
information.
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