06-220Council File #
RESOLUTION
Green Sheet #
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3029832
PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 15.51 et. � provides for the interchaage of public employees among
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 471.59 et se�c . requires the consent of the governing bodies of political
subdivisions to enter into agreements among them for such matters as employee interchanges; and
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WHEREAS, the City oF Saint Paut and Ramsey County desire to enter into an agreement for the
intra-governmental transfer of Officer Russ Garvey of the Saint Paul Police Department; and
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10 WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council that the City be reimbursed by Ramsey County for all costs
11 incurred by the City as a result of this transfer, including salary, fringe beneFts and pension costs; and
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13 BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City ofFcials are authorized to enter into a written agreement
14 consistent with the above recitals and applicable laws.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
RAMSEY COUNTY, RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIF'F'S OFFICE
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL, POLICE DEPARTMENT
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T`his intergovemmental mobility agreement (Agreement) is hereby entered into effective the
day of , 2006, by and between the County of Ramsey acting through its Sheriffls
Office (hereinafter "RCSO") and the City of Saint Paul, Police Department (hereinafter
"City").
WHEREAS, Russ Garvey is a regulaz employee of the City, in the position of Police Officer
with cer[ain rights as a City employee; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that Russ Garvey be granted an intergovernmental mobility
assignment from the City to the Ramsey County Sheriffls Office to assume the duties
described;and
WHEREAS, this agreement is authorized by and subject to Minnesota Statutes 15.51 —
15.59 (inclusive);
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto and their respective agencies hereby agree as
follows:
1. Effective March 4, 2006, or as soon thereafter as approved by the parties hereto,
Russ Garvey will be placed on an intergovernmental mobility assignment from the
City to the RCSO for an initial period of 10 months, Mazch 4, 2006, through
December 31, 2006. This assignment may be extended for an additional 12 months
upon written agreement by the City and the Ramsey County Sheriff.
Under direction of Sheriff Bob Fletcher, Russ Garvey will facilitate canine training
for the SherifPs Office.
3. As Russ Garvey serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff, this Agreement may be
terminated without notice at any time by the Sheriff. The Agreement may also be
terminated at any time by Russ Garvey or the City with 30 days written notice.
4. The RCSO shall reimburse Russ Garvey for all expenses incurred which relate to his
duties in the Felony Apprehension unit, pursuant and subject to the applicable
expense reimbursement policies of the RCSO.
5. For the duration of this Agreement, Russ Garvey remains a regular employee of the
City and continues to accrue and retain benefits, seniority, compensation and
allowances from the City in accordance with any current and subsequently approved
City administrative procedures and/or policies and labor agreements, including any
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increases in compensation or allowance that may occur during the effective dates of
this mobility agreement for which Russ Garvey could be eligible. Russ Garvey will
comply with all City procedures related to receipt of allowances or use of
sick/vacation time. Total compensarion under this Agreement for Russ Garvey's
services shall be as reflected in the current or future labor agreement between the City
of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Police Federation and will include the cost of all
fringe benefits or overtime as identified in the labor agreement.
6. All of Russ Garvey's compensation will be subject to the Police and Fire Plan of the
Public Employee Rerirement Association of Minnesota with regular contributions
from the City and Russ Garvey.
7. Russ Garvey will remain an active licensed peace officer on the City roster subject to
Peace Officers Standards and Training Boazd ("POST") continuing education
requirements. Russ Garvey may attend in-service training provided by either the City
of the RCSO at his option, but is required to keep his POST license current.
During the term of this Agreement, the RCSO shall, upon receipt of invoice in proper
form, reimburse the City quarterly, or as otherwise agreed, for all compensation and
related fringe benefits costs, as outlined or as subsequently increased, paid to or on
behalf of Russ Garvey from the City as described in Paragraphs 5 and 6 above, except
for training or uniform allowances.
9. Each party is responsible for its own acts and conduct and the results thereof. Each
party's liability is governed by the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minnesota Statutes
466.02. Although the supervision of Russ Garvey's duties will rest exclusively with
the RCSO, it is agreed that he is not a RCSO employee and is not entitled to any
benefits from Ramsey County or the RCSO, including but not limited to,
unemployment benefits, pension, sick and vacation leave, death and medical benefits
except as provided in Minn. Stat. 15.54, Subd. 3
10. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is or shall be construed to be an offer
or promise or permanent or other employment for Russ Garvey with Ramsey County
or the RCSO.
11. Mr. Russ Garvey retains the right to return to his regular employment with the City
upon expiration of the mobility assignment or due to termination of this assignment at
any time during the effective dates of this Agreement.
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Action Requested:
Signatures on khe attached council resolurion authorizing the City of Saint Paul, Police Department, to enter into the attached intra-
governmental agreement with the Ramsey County Sheriffs Office.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No �
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city empbyee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheei and attach to green sheet
� Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The Ramsey County Sheriff s Office has asked the City to participate in an intra-governmental agreement to allow Police Officer Russell
Garvey to facilitate canine training to the Ramsey County SherifFs Office. Ramsey County will agree to reimburse the City for all salary,
bene£its and any related costs associated with the agreement. This wil] provide a Ciry employee with an opporhmity to gain experience
outside the City with no cost to the City. For more information regazding this council
Advantages If Approved:
The City will demonstrate a spirit of cooperation with the Ramsey Counry Sheriffs Office, The Ciry will be fully reimbursed for all
salary, benefits and related costs associated with the agreement.
Disadvantages If Approved: ,
None.
Disadvantages If Not Approved: "
Lost opportunity to assist an outside agency.
TOtalAmouniof See attached. CosURevenueBUdgeted:
TransaMion:
Fundinq source: Ramsey County Sheriffs Activity Number:
Financiallnformation: �ffIC6
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