MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
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MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY COOPERATION
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this lOt ~ day of
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, 1992, by and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a
Florida municipality (hereinafter, the CITY OF CLEARWATER), on behalf of its
Police Department, and Everett S. Rice, SHERIFF OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
(hereinafter, the SHERIFF).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Section 23.1225(1), Florida Statutes, authorizes law enforcement
agencies to enter into agreements for rendering voluntary assistance of a routine
law enforcement nature to one another across jurisdictional lines; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF CLEARWATER and the SHERIFF desire to secure the
benefits of such mutual aid for their respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF CLEARWATER and the SHERIFF have determined that it is
in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
municipality and the county to enter into a voluntary cooperation agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants expressed herein,
and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. The CITY OF CLEARWATER and the SHERIFF shall voluntarily cooperate
in enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida, and the ordinances of the
CITY OF CLEARWATER as the same shall relate to the waterways, operation of boats,
surfboards, vesse 1 s, waterborne aircraft and other watercraft, within the
municipal limits of the CITY OF CLEARWATER.
2. A law enforcement officer rendering assistance under this agreement
shall have the same power, duties, rights, privileges and immunities as if he or
she were performing his or her duties in the jurisdiction in which he or she is
normally employed.
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3. Law enforcement officers rendering assistance under this agreement
shall do so at the direction of, and under the control of, an official designated
by the agency of which such officer is a member.
4. The CITY OF CLEARWATER shall provide to the SHERIFF such dock space
and other materials and services as may, by separate agreement, be mutually
agreeable to the CITY OF CLEARWATER and the SHERIFF.
5. Law enforcement officers rendering assistance pursuant to this
agreement shall complete written reports as if they were performing their duties
in the jurisdiction in which they normally serve. Copies of these reports shall
be furnished to the CITY OF CLEARWATER promptly upon completion. Officers
rendering ass i stance under thi s agreement shall further prepare such other
reports as the CITY OF CLEARWATER may reasonably require.
6. The SHERIFF shall assume all of his own operational costs and
expenses in providing assistance under this agreement. No financial charge shall
be made to the CITY OF CLEARWATER for such assistance. Further, all pension,
insurance, relief, disability, workers' compensation, salary, death and other
benefits which apply to the activities of officers, deputies and members
performing duties in the jurisdiction in which they normally serve shall apply
to the same manner, degree and extent while such officers, deputies, or members
are rendering assistance under this agreement.
7. The SHERIFF shall bear the liability for his deputies and members
arising from acts undertaken pursuant to this agreement and shall indemnify and
hold harmless the CITY OF CLEARWATER and its officers and employees of and from
any claims, lawsuits and causes of action arising out of the acts, omissions and
conduct of his own deputies and members. Such indemnification shall include
costs, attorney's fees and any sums paid in satisfaction of a claim or judgment.
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8. In no event shall this agreement confer upon any person, corporation
or entity, whether private or governmental, the right to damages against either
party to this agreement, except as expressly provided in this agreement.
9. This agreement shall be binding upon the parties from the date of
full execution hereof and shall continue in full force and effect until January
I, 1994. However, either party may terminate this agreement by providing written
notice of termination to the other not less than thirty (30) days in advance of
such termination.
Countersigned:
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Rita Garvey
Mayor-Commissioner
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Approved as to form
and correctness:
Attest:
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M. A. Galbralth,
City Attorney
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SHERIFF OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
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E ElT S. RICE
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