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Home My WebLink AboutMOU-University of RedlandsMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDLANDS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS FOR STANDBY PARAMEDIC SERVICES This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into this 5'b day of September, 2023 (the Effective Date) by and between the City of Redlands ("City") and the University of Redlands ("University"), who each are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party", and collectively, as the "Parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, the University has requested that the City enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to allow for the provision of standby paramedic services provided by the Redlands Fire Department to provide first response medical care at five University football games during the 2023-2024 school year; and WHEREAS, the University agrees to compensate City for the provision of standby emergency services by the Redlands Fire Department at each University football game; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief concurs with, and consents to this Memorandum of Understanding; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the City and University agree as follows: AGREEMENT I . The Redlands Fire Department shall provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) standby Paramedic services ("Services") at five (5) football games at the University for a duration of six hours each game during the 2023-2024 school year beginning September 16, 2023 through November 1 I, 2023. The Services shall include the following: A. Provide ALS (Paramedic) service with a standby crew consisting of a Paramedic Squad or All Risk Vehicle (ARV) staffed by two (2) Redlands Fire Department personnel for ALS medical care at University football games. 13. The standby crew will be present at Ted Runner Stadium, 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92374 he following scheduled dates and times, unless advised differently by the University: 1. September 16, 2023 — 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. 2, October 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. to 1 I :00 P.M. 3. October 14, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. 4. October 28, 2023 — 5:00 A.M. to 1 1:00 P.M. 5. November 11, 2023 - 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. f:\emo\Agreements\University of Redlands -Standby Paramedic Services FY22-0229.doc-jm C. University shall make a written request to the Fire Chief for additional Services for playoff games which may be scheduled by the University. 2. The University shall compensate the City for the Services at the City rates in Exhibit A which are in effect on the Effective Date of this Memorandum of Understanding. The City rates reflect the actual and reasonable costs incurred by the City in providing the Services. 3. The University will provide the Fire Chief with any additional changes in scheduling, cancellations, reporting location, special instructions or guidelines, and point of contact information. 4. Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding in the event that the Redlands Fire Department could not provide the appropriate staff to provide the services due to a city-wide emergency or a department staffing shortage at any time by giving fourteen (14) days prior written notice of termination to the other Party. All outstanding charges for Services rendered up to the date of termination shall be paid to City on the effective date of termination. 5. City shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the University, and its officers, board members, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the City's performance under this Memorandum of Understanding, provided that any such claim, loss, damage, liability or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to or destruction of property, and arises out of or is connected with the performance of the Services by City under this Memorandum of Understanding. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to obligate City to indemnify and defend the University and its officers, board members, employees and agents for the University's sole negligence or willful misconduct. The University shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City, and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, tosses, damages, liabilities and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the University's performance under this Memorandum of Understanding, provided that any such claim, loss, damage, liability or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to or destruction of property, arises out of or is connected with the performance of the of University under this Memorandum of Understanding. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to obligate the University to indemnify and defend the City and its otcers, employees, and agents for the City's sole negligence or willful misconduct. in the event of concurrent negligence, the liability for any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons and/or property which arise out of or relate to this Memorandum of Understanding shall be apportioned under the California theory of comparative negligence as established presently, or as may be hereafter modified. 6. Both Parties shall self -insure or maintain a policy or policies of insurance as set forth below for the term of this Memorandum of Understanding: 2 11cmo\Agreements\ University of Redlands•Standby Paramedic Services EY22.O229.docym A. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance in the amount that meets statutory requirements or certification of self -insured or exemption from the workers' compensation laws of the State of California. B. Comprehensive General Liability insurance in the minimum amount ofOne Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for public liability, property damage and personal injury is required. C. Business Auto Liability coverage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury liability and property damage liability. This coverage shall include all owned vehicles, hired and non -owned vehicles, and employee non -ownership vehicles. 7. The University's Department of Public Safety shall cooperate with the City and its Fire Department in any emergency incidents relating to actions pursuant to the authority provided by this Memorandum of Understanding. 8. In the event any action is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms or conditions of this Memorandum of Understanding, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to recover, in addition to its costs and other relief, its reasonable attorneys' fees, including fees for in-house counsel of the respective Parties at rates prevailing in San Bernardino County, California. 9.. This Memorandum of Understanding represents the entire agreement of the Parties hereto as to the matters contained herein, and any prior negotiations, verbal and written agreements with regard to the subject matter hereof between the City and the University are superseded by this Memorandum of Understanding. Any amendment to this Memorandum of Understanding shall be in writing, approv d by City and ignq by City and University. CITY DS Date / 5 l aD 2 Eddie Tejeda, Mayor ATTEST: ne Donaldson, City Clerk CONCUR: Date Rich Sessler, Fire Chief UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS 3 I; \cmo\Agreements\University of Redlands -Standby Paramedic Services FY22-0229.doc-jm Donna EE{dletnan, Dean of Student Affairs University of Redlands Date lf3 EXHIBIT A SCENARIOS RATE 6 MRS Two FF/PMs FF/PM 36.17 217.005 FF/PM 36.17 217.005 TOTAL: $ 434.01 Engineer & FF/PM Fire Engineer 41.79 250.74 FF/PM 36.17 217.01 TOTAL: $ 467.75 Captain & FF/PM Fire Captain 48.12 288.72 FF/PM 36.17 217.01 TOTAL: 505.73 4 I:\amo\Agreements\University ot'Redlands-Standby I'aramcdie Setrvices FY22.O229.doc-jm