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Memorandum of Understanding Between
the City of Renton and King County Fire District 20
Concerning the Placement, Maintenance and Care of Amateur Radio Equipment
The City of Renton ("City") and King County Fire District 20 (KCFD 20) have reached
an understanding as follows:
Whereas, the parties have determined that there is a need for back-up communications
capabilities to serve the greater Renton community during an event which overwhelms
existing communication resources;
Whereas, the parties understand that pre-positioning radio equipment in various
strategic locations will maximize the functionality and scope of these back-up
communications capabilities;
Whereas, the parties understand that being prepared to respond to communications
related emergencies and disasters will require pre-event coordination between
neighboring jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the parties have entered into this memorandum of understanding to assist
with providing for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the greater Renton
community.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT:
1. Definitions
a. Equipment
All equipment will be purchased by and remain the property of the City.
Equipment will consist of all necessary components to install and operate a linked
repeater system. All equipment to be installed has been approved by the
Washington State Equipment Subcommittee for the Committee on Homeland
Security, and the installation project has requested and received Environmental and
Historical Preservation approval.
b. Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS)
The Renton Emergency Communication Service is non-profit volunteer group of
amateur radio operators whose mission is to provide communication services to the
City during events which overwhelm existing communication resources. RECS does
not own any of the radio equipment, they do provide installation, testing and
maintenance. All RECS volunteers have been through the City screening process
including a background check, and all have completed IS 100, IS 200 and IS 700d.
All volunteers also have an identification badge.
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2. Storage
a. The equipment will be installed in and on the Fire Station 20 (12417 76 Ave. S.,
Seattle) training tower which is owned and operated by King County Fire District
20. The training tower is a secure facility and the equipment will be housed in a
locked room.
b. KCFD 20 will maintain the Storage facility to a level of care which preserves the
integrity and usability of the equipment, including keeping access points where the
equipment is located free and clear of debris or other limitations which would
prevent unfettered access in the event of an emergency.
c. The City reserves the right to remove it's equipment installed at the Fire Station
20 training tower if, due to its condition, it risks the integrity and usability of the
equipment.
d. KCFD 20 will provide continual access to electricity and a data connection to
power the equipment and allow it to be controlled remotely.
3. Maintenance
a. The City will be responsible for maintenance of all equipment. The City relies on
RECS for developing, implementing and maintaining all amateur radio capabilities
so much of the maintenance will be done by RECS volunteers. The City and KCFD
20 will coordinate a mutually agreeable plan for granting City staff and RECS
volunteers access to the equipment.
4. Hold Harmless
a. KCFD 20 shall protect, indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, elected
officials, agents, volunteers and employees from any and all costs, claims,judgments
or awards of damages (including costs and all attorney fees), arising out of or in any
way resulting from the negligent acts, errors or omissions of KCFD 20, its officers,
elected officials, agents, volunteers and employees in performing this Memorandum
of Understanding.
b. City shall protect, defend, indemnify and save harmless KCFD 20, its officers,
elected officials, agents, volunteers and employees from any and all costs, claims,
judgments or awards of damages (including costs and all attorney fees), arising out
of or in any way resulting from the negligent acts, errors or omissions of City, its
officers, elected officials, agents, volunteers and employees in performing this
Memorandum of Understanding.
5. Notices
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All notices required to be given under the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding
shall be sent in writing and or hand delivered to the parties at the addresses below:
CITY OF RENTON
Attn: Deborah Needham
Emergency Management Director
1055 S. Grady Way, 7h Floor
Renton, WA 98057
KCFD 20 Board of Fire Commissioners
12424 76th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98178
5. Severability
The invalidity of any provision of this Memorandum of Understanding, as determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of any other
provision herein.
6. Term
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall commence on the date of the
final signature of all parties and be subject to annual review on the final signature date.
This Memorandum of Understanding will remain in effect unless a request for
modification or termination is sent to the other party, in writing, with at least 30 days
notice.
The parties agree to the provisions above and will adhere to them during the course of
this Memorandum of Understanding. This Memorandum of Understanding supersedes
and replaces all previous agreements.
City of Rent
Name Denis Law Date
Mayor
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk M ,�
Kin unty Fire District 20
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