17-79 Approving Interlocal Agreement for Amublance Services in St. Joseph County

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Council for the sworn and non-sworn members of the South Bend Fire Department. The funding for each Renewal Year shall be calculated in the same manner used to determine the payments set forth in Section 3.01, and the total payment for each Renewal Year shall be paid in twelve (12) equal, monthly installments. The City shall notify the County within a reasonable time prior to each Renewal Year of the total payment to be made for that year in accordance with this section. Section 3.03. Accounting. The Parties agree that the City Controller of the City of South Bend has the duty to receive, disburse, and account for all monies generated under this Agreement in accordance with applicable laws. Section 3.04. Staffing and Equipment. The Parties agree that the County shall own and supply the City with one (1) advance support vehicle with all necessary equipment, and two (2) heavy duty ambulances with all necessary equipment (the "Vehicles"), including any additional equipment required by the ALS Committee of St. Joseph County. The City shall be solely responsible for proper staffing and operation of the Vehicles. Upon termination of this Agreement, there shall be no change in the ownership of the Vehicles, and the City shall enable the return of the Vehicles to the County's possession by December 31 of the year in which this Agreement is terminated. Section 3.05. Equipment Maintenance; Costs; Billing. The Parties agree that the City shall perform all routine preventative maintenance and repairs ("Maintenance") on the Vehicles through its Division of Central Services ("Central Services") at a fixed labor rate of Seventy Dollars ($70.00)per hour(the"Labor Rate"). The rate charged to the County by the City for parts shall be the standard rate established by Central Services and paid by all Central Services customers. The Parties agree that the Labor Rate may be amended from time to time, by written agreement of the Parties. The City shall bill the County monthly for all Maintenance, including labor for Maintenance and parts, and fuel for the Vehicles. Supporting documentation shall be provided to the County along with any bill,and payment shall be due no later than thirty(30) days after the date of billing. In the event that a major repair or replacement of the Vehicles is needed, it shall be County's responsibility, except if such damage is solely caused by a willful act or gross negligence of a City employee. Section 3.06. Equipment Housing. The Parties agree that at the commencement of this Agreement the Vehicles shall be housed at: a. 5303 York Road; or b. 3505 North Bendix Drive. In the event that either station is not available for any reason, the County shall be responsible for providing alternative housing for the Vehicles. 3