07-25-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 7-25-11 Requested By : KPn Adcnx Department: �e��a na^��ma^* Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Exhibits: Agreement with City of Morgan's Point for Emergencv 911 Disuatch and Jail Services; Fire Protection and Emergencv Medical Services Exhibits: Ordinance Authorizing Agreement AppropYlation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On June 27, 2011 Council was presented with an agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point allowing the City of La Porte to charge reasonable and customary charges and fees for City Emergency 911 Dispatch and Jail services, Fire Protection, and Emergency Medical Services provided. Council directed staff to update the contract to include proj ected 2012 proj ected budget figures. Staff has made the requested adjustments to the agreement. In consideration for the services provided by the City of La Porte, the City of Morgan's Point will pay a total monthly service fee of $5,437.62. This amount represents the per-capita share of costs for Morgan's Point, based on the City of La Porte's total cost of maintaining a Municipal Jail, 911 Dispatch Center, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services Division. The agreement will be in effect for the term of three years (October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2014), with a cancellation clause allowing either party to withdraw from the contract upon one-hundred-twenty (120) days written notice to the other party. Action Required bv Council: Request Council approve an Ordinance authorizing the agreement between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point for City Emergency 911 Dispatch and Jail services, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. Approved for Citv Council A�enda Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date