HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5754 - Interlocal Cooperative Agreement - Swisher County - 01_22_1998RESOLUTION NO. 5754
Item #40
Janaury 22, 1998
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement by and between the City of Lubbock and Swisher County. Said Agreement is
attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be
included in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council this 22na day of ,ia uary , 1998.
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ATTEST:
Ka Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Rob Cass, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5754
Item #40
January 22, 1998
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AND
This Agreement entered into this 22ND day of DECEMBER ,
1997, by and between the CITY OF LUBBOCK, a Texas Home Rule Municipal
Corporation (hereinafter called "City of Lubbock") and SWISHER COUNTY, a Texas
County, hereinafter called "Swisher County").
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Southwest to Northwest International Trade
Corridor (hereinafter called "the Corridor") has the potential of being an important and
viable transportation link by and between Mexico, Canada, and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Corridor through the West Texas area could
promote economic development for the cities and counties of this area; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to employ an engineering firm to conduct a study
(hereinafter called "the Study") to survey the feasibility of establishing the Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to investigate the feasibilty of establishing the
Corridor and are willing to fund the Study and any associated administrative expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto that:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICE
A. Swisher County Responsibilities:
Swisher County agrees to pay $879.23 which is its proportional share of the
expenses by population for the Study. Swisher County agrees that said funds may
be used for the funding of the Study and any or all operational costs or
administrative expenses incurred by the City of Lubbock in implementing and
administering the Study and incurred in the lobbying for or the promotion of the
Corridor.
B. City of Lubbock Responsibilities:
City of Lubbock shall provide administrative services associated with the Study
including any expenses related to the promotion and lobbying for the Corridor.
The City of Lubbock shall also fund its proportional share of funding the Study
and other related expenses.
II. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Term
The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year from the date of execution. The
parties agree that this Agreement may be renewed or extended as may be
necessary.
B. Hold Harmless
Swisher County shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify City of Lubbock from
any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out
of Swisher County's performance or nonperformance of the subject matter called
for under this Agreement.
C. Amendments
City of Lubbock or Swisher County may amend this agreement at any time,
provided that such amendments make specific reference to this Agreement, and are
executed in writing, signed by a duly -authorized representative of both
organizations and approved by the City of Lubbock Council or Swisher County
Commissioners Court if required by law. Such amendment shall not invalidate this
Agreement, nor relieve nor release City of Lubbock or Swisher County from its
obligations under this Agreement.
D. Revenues
The parties agree hereto that all payments made pursuant to this Agreement must
be made from current revenues available to each respective party. All revenues
received by the City of Lubbock pursuant to this Agreement shall be placed in a
special project fund in the City of Lubbock's general multi -purpose account. The
City of Lubbock agrees to conduct an annual audit on the funds received pursuant
to this Agreement. The status of funding shall be made available for Swisher
County's review.
E. Compliance
The City of Lubbock and Swisher County agree to comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the funds provided under
this Agreement.
WENDY SIWON,
MAYOR
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Kathlaarnell, City Secretary
ROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bob Cass, City Manager
SWISHER COUNT
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HAROLD KEETPER,
COUNTY JUDGE
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Brenda Hudson, County Clerk' '
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mike Criswell, County Attorney