2018-11-13 MOU-Joint Purchse of Comm Eqt witb Wa Cty Public Safety Comm AgencyMEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING A JOINT PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
between
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
and
THE CITY OF BLAIR
THIS MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is hereby made and entered into this
_3 day of 2018, between the Washington County Public Safety
Communications Agency ("The Agency"), a purchasing agency appointed under the direction of
the Washington County Board of Supervisors, the governing board- of the County of Washington
("Washington County"), a political subdivision organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Nebraska, and the CITY OF BLAIR, a political subdivision organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Nebraska located within Washington County, Nebraska, (individually a
"Party" and together, the "Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act of the State of Nebraska, being specifically §13-801 et
seq. (N.R.S. Reissue 2012), allows separate political subdivisions to cooperate on the basis of
mutual advantage to provide joint undertakings, services and facilities, in a manner and
pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord with best geographic,
economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and developments of local
communities; and
WHEREAS, CITY OF BLAIR has expressed interest in continuing the use of their subscriber radios
on the Washington County Radio System for day to day activities within their jurisdiction and
beyond for regional events; and
WHEREAS, The Agency has an opportunity to make a purchase of radio subscriber devices in a
large quantity, by the desire of other users of the Washington County Radio System; and
WHEREAS, all participating users will gain a substantial discount by making a group purchase of
said subscriber radio devices; and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parties to enter into an agreement to set forth their respective
rights, duties and obligations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
HEREIN CONTAINED, PARTIES DO HEREBY MUTUALLY UNDERTAKE, PROMISE, AND AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The purpose of this Agreement is to show the good faith intent to join with other entities in
a joint purchase of subscriber radio devices to suit their needs, and to gain a substantial cost
savings by participating in this effort.
2. To enter into a separate agreement which shall illustrate the method by which the Party will
be expected to_pay_their portion of the total cost.
3. To illustrate any and all consequences of default or non-payment of the Party's portion of
their costs, and any penalties for their failure to pay.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, the parties hereto set their hands to this Agreement upon the day
and year hereinafter indicated.
EXECUTED this A day of 'pl c ��' , 2018
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
ATTEST: ,o.,��«,,♦, ,
County Clerl< Agency Chairperson
EXECUTED this 13 day of 'i &'�-r" , 2018
Clerk JAM REALPH, City of Blair Mayor
between
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
M
THIS MEMORANDUM of UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is hereby made and entered into this
day of D��". 2018, between the Washington County Public Safety
Communications Agency ("The Agency"), a purchasing agency appointed under the direction of
the Washington County Board of Supervisors, the governing board of the County of Washington
("Washington County"), a political subdivision organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Nebraska, and the BLAIR RURAL FIRE DISTRICT, a political subdivision organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Nebraska located within Washington County, Nebraska,
(individually a "Party" and together, the "Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act of the State of Nebraska, being specifically §13-801 et
seq. (N.R.S. Reissue 2012), allows separate political subdivisions to cooperate on the basis of
mutual advantage to provide joint undertakings, services and facilities, in a manner and
pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord with best geographic,
economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and developments of local
communities; and
WHEREAS, The BLAIR RURAL FIRE DISTRICT has expressed interest in continuing the use of their
subscriber radios on the Washington County Radio System for day to day activities within their
jurisdiction and beyond for regional events; and
WHEREAS, The Agency has an opportunity to make a purchase of radio subscriber devices in a
large quantity, by the desire of other users of the Washington County Radio System; and
WHEREAS, all participating users will gain a substantial discount by making a group purchase of
subscriber radio devices; and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parties to enter into an agreement to set forth their respective
rights, duties and obligations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
HEREIN CONTAINED, PARTIES DO HEREBY MUTUALLY UNDERTAKE, PROMISE, AND AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The purpose of this Agreement is to show the good faith intent to join with other entities in
a joint purchase of subscriber radio devices to suit their needs, and to gain a substantial cost
savings by participating in this effort.
2. To enter into a separate agreement which shall illustrate the method by which the Party will
be expected to pay their portion of the total cost.
3. To illustrate any and all consequences of default or non-payment of the Party's portion of
their costs, and any penalties for their failure to pay.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, the parties hereto set their hands to this Agreement upon the day
and year hereinafter indicated.
EXECUTED this day of2018
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY
ATTEST:
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County Clerk Agency Chairperson
EXECUTED this �f day of/41 2018
By .( (94 //A
Secretary Chairperso/nPPzg1l A11!110 11N
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