Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services with DCFD 4

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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DOUGLAS COUNTY FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Douglas County Fire District No. 4, (hereinafter "Fire District"), and Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County (hereinafter "PUD"), pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, and RCW 52.30.020. 1. The Fire District provides fire protection services to persons and property throughout the Fire District territory, including the PUD. 2. RCW 52.30.020 provides that the PUD shall contract with the Fire District for fire protection services necessary for the protection and safety of personnel and property of the PUD pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW. 3. The Fire District and the PUD have negotiated the terms of this Agreement and believe the same to be in the best interests of each District. NOW, THEREFORE, THE FIRE DISTRICT AND PUD AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2022, and continue until December 31, 2031 subject to paragraph 2 below. 2. This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any or no reason upon 90 days prior written notice to the other party of the intent to terminate. In the event of termination “for cause,” this Agreement may be terminated upon ten (10) days written notice to the other party. Termination by either party pursuant to this provision shall not affect the legal rights and obligations of either party in regard to fire protection services. 3. During the term of this Agreement, the Fire District shall provide fire protection services necessary for the protection and safety of personnel and property of the PUD. 4. In exchange for the fire protection services provided by the Fire District to the PUD, the PUD agrees to pay annually an amount equivalent to the Fire District’s Interlocal Agreement between Douglas County Fire District No. 4 And Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County For Fire Protection Services Page 1 prior year electric utililty billings (serving all Fire District stations, facilities, and properties) on or about January 1 of each year. In the event of termination of the Agreement as set forth in section 2, the payment to the Fire District shall be based upon electricity billings up to and including the date of termination of the Agreement. 5.