HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 44-17 12/05/2017 Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Forest River Fire Protection DistrictRESOLUTION NO.44-17
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect and the Forest River Fire Protection District are
desirous of entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement being the subject of this Resolution
provides for the Village of Mount Prospect to provide for the fire protection, fire prevention
and emergency medical services for that area known as the Forest River Fire Protection
District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE
EXERCISE OF THEIR HOP4F_ RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby
authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest his signature on the Intergovernmental
Agreement between the Forest River Fire Protection District and the Village of Mount
Prospect for the year 2018, a copy of which is attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof as Exhibit "A".
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Grossi, Hatzis, Hoefert, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Saccotelli
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of December, 2017,
Arlene A. Jurac
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen M. Agora os
Village Clerk
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FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
207 LEE STREET
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017 - 02
Pagel of 2
November 7, 2017
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement
With the Village of Mount Prospect
WHEREAS, the Forest River Fire Protection District has requested the Village
of Mount Prospect to provide services of the Fire Department of the Village to said
District during the year 2018; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Forest River Fire
Protection District have determined that it would be in the best interests of the District
and the Village to enter into an Agreement with the terms and conditions set forth in
Exhibit "A " attached hereto providing that the Mount Prospect Fire Department service
said District.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the President and the Board of Trustees of
the Forest River Fire Protection District, Cook County, Illinois:
The Presidep.t of the Forest River Fire Protection District is hereby
authorized to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the Agreement
between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Forest River Fire
Protection District, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "
A. "
2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
(2)
A. It is understood that the District shall levy taxes at the maximum rate authorized
by statute without referendum, which shall not be less than .30% of the value of
all taxable property within the District, and shall apply for and make all efforts to
receive any available state and/or federal aid to fire protection districts as is now
available or may be available during the term hereof.
B. The District will retain the sum of $2,500.00 to handle any contingency or
emergency matters that may develop during the year. All other monies shall be
paid to the Village as follows: On January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15,
2018 all monies over and above the aforementioned $2,500.00 contingency fund
shall be paid to the village.
C. In addition, the District shall provide the Village with the follows:
( I ) A copy of the schedule of meetings of the District for the year
2018, be furnished upon execution of this Agreement.
( ii ) A certified copy of the Tax Levy Ordinance adopted by the District
for the fiscal year 2017 thru 2018, to be furnished upon execution
ofthis Agreement.
( iii ) A copy of the District's audited financial statement for the period
ending June 30, 2018, to be furnished within thirty (30) days after
receipt by the District.
( iv ) A copy of the Minutes of each District meeting, to be furnished
within (30) days after each meeting, when requested by the
Village.
( v ) The District shall provide the Village with copies of its quarterly
receipts and disbursements, for informational purposes only, it
being fully understood right of pre -approval regarding said
disbursements.
(3)
3. That the Fire Chief of the Village shall have the sole and exclusive right,
duty and responsibility to prescribe the manner and method of giving the alarm for fire
and/or other emergencies occurring within the District's territory as outlined upon said
Exhibit I.
4. That the Fire Chief of the Village or his authorized representative shall
have the sole and exclusive authority and responsibility to direct and control any and all
fire fighting, fire protection, fire prevention and other emergency operations carried on at
the scene of any alarm or emergency occurring within that territory of the District shown
upon the said Exhibit I.
5. That all fire fighting, fire protection, fire prevention and other emergency
procedures conducted under the provisions hereof shall be conducted in accordance with
the regulations of the Mount Prospect Fire Department and the ordinances of the Village.
Furthermore, the District agrees that within thirty (30) days of the execution hereof, if
permitted by state statute, it shall pass and approve ordinances identical in form and
content to the ordinances of the Village which deal with fire fighting, fire protection, fire
prevention, building construction as related to fire safety and other emergency
procedures. Certified copies of said Ordinance(s) shall be submitted to the Village within
ten (10) days of their adoption by the District.
6. That all expenses and cost of maintaining equipment, apparatus, salaries,
insurance premiums and any and all other items of expenses connected with the several
services contemplated herein to be supplied by the Village to the District shall be borne
by the Village. The only expense falling upon the District shall be in the form of the
payments scheduled to be made hereinabove under Paragraph 2b.
7. That, within seven (7) days of receipt of notice of annexation by an
municipality of land and territory within its district (as shown in orange upon the said
Exhibit I hereto), the District shall forward a copy of said notice (with the legal
description contained therein) to the village by addressing same to the attention of.
Village Clerk
100 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
8. That the parties recognize the Agreement may be subject to modification since
the Village has filed a court action in the Circuit Court of Cook County seeking to have the
1971 Agreed Order modified so that the costs for fire protection, fire prevention and
emergency medical services will be more equitably distributed between Mount Prospect and
Forest River Fire Protection District residents.
(4)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective offices and have affixed hereunto their respective corporate
seals, all having been authorized by the adoption of a suitable Resolution passed and
approved by each of the respective parties hereto.
Village of Mount Prospect
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Attest: k1. 44 aAI G`
Village Clerk
Forest River Fire Protection District
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President
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Secretary
Dated this 7th day of November, 2017
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November 7th, 2017
Notice is hereby given by the Board of Trustees of the Forest
River Fire Protection District, Cook County, Illinois, of the regular
open meetings covering calendar year 2018. They are to be held
at the Forest River Community Hall, 207 Lee Street, Mount
Prospect, Illinois at 7:00 P.M.
The meetings will be held on:
January
2nd
July
10 th
February
6th
August
7th
March
6th
September
4th
April
3rd
October
2nd
May
i st
November
13th
June
5th
December
4th
Thank You,
Adam Baczanski
Secretary
FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
207 LEE STREET
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056
Exhibit 1