98-1099RESOLUTfON
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, In 1996, Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for
Public Health services effective July 1,1997; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed that the Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs of the City would most
effectively be managed as part of those City-County Public Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have agreed to a JPA transferring the program management to the County
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WHEREAS, the City and Unions affected 6y this change have agreed to a Memo of Understanding (MOU) that is
agreeable to both parties ; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Joint Pawers Agreer�ent with Ramsey County to
provide Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs in the City of Saint Paul as per the
attached JPA.
Requested by Department of:
Technolo and Mana emen Services
By: Peter Hames I ��
Approval Recommended by FSO - Director:
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Approved by Mayor: Date
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Adopted by Council: Date �� �( \g�
Joint Powers Agreement °� �' ���{
Between the City of Saint Paui and County of Ramsey
For Lead Hazard Reduction and Control Services
This Joint Powers Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between the City of
Saint Paul, a duly chartered city of the first class, and the County of Ramsey, a duly chartered
political subdivision, both of the State of NTinnesota.
Whereas, in December 1996 the Ramsey County Board and the Saint Paul City Council approved a
3oint Powers Agreement for Public Health Services effective 7uly 1, 1997, and
Whereas, City and County staff recommend that the services of the City Lead Paint Hazard Control
and Lead Hazard Reduction programs be combined with the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Department
of Public Health through a purchase of services agreement; and
Whereas, the purpose of this Agreement is to streamline the implementation of the joint Community
Health Services Plan; to increase coordination of lead poisoning prevention and control services; and
to provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective pubiic health services to the citizens ofthe City
and the County;
Therefore, the parties agree as follows:
I. Definitions
Unless othenvise provided in this Agreement, all services listed below shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the 1998 City of Saint Pau] and County of Ramsey budgets;
the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health Services Plan for 1996 to 1999, any
future amendments thereto and successor documents; and the Ramsey County Solid Waste
Master Plan in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
II. Public Health Setvices
The public health services described in the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health
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Services Pian for 1996-1999, any future amendments thereto, and successor documents
(PLAI�; the 1998 City of Saint Paul and County of Ramsey budgets; and the Ramsey
County Solid Waste Master Plan shall be jointly provided by the City of Saint Paul (CTTY}
and the County of Ramsey (COIJI�'PI� as described herein.
A. County Duties
Effective January 1, 1999, the County shall begin providing the following services on
behalf of the City inside the City limits, as well as on behalf of the entire County
through the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department ofPublic Health:
Lead Paint Hazard Control
2. Lead Hazard Reduction
B. I,evel of Services
1. Services described in the PLAN that haue been performed by either the
CITY or the COIJNTY up to the effective date of this Agreement shall
not be eliminated or reduced as a direct result of this Agreement, except:
a. after compliance with the statutory process for amendment of the
PLAN, or
b. through budgeting processes. Both the County and City budgets are
subject to the budget review and comment procedures described in
Paragraph VIL C. below.
2. The parties acknowledge that provision of services at current levels will
depend upon the continued availability of state and federal funding, and
continuing authority under applicable state and/or federal law. If funding
or authority changes during the term of this Agreement, the parties agree
to incorporate such changes as are necessary into the PLAN or their
respective budgets, as applicable.
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III. Governance
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The COLTNTY is hereby designated the agent for the CITY with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A, above. The Ramsey Counry Board of Commissioners
shall have all governing and decision-making authority with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A..
The CITY expressly reserves its authority to review and approve amendments to the PLAN
and future Community Health Services Plans and any amendments thereto. In the event the
CITY wishes to increase service levels beyond that called for in the Plan or the annual
budget, the CITY may purchase an increase in the service level by paying the cost for the
services to the COLTNTY. The COUNTY shall have the authority to deliver any such
increased services on behaif of the CITY.
IV. Finance and BudgetIssues
A. Grants
On or before January 1, 1999 the CITY wiil assign to the COLTNTY its interests and
obligations under each individuai grant relating to duties transfened to the COLJNTY
under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals
from the respective grantors. All funds from such grants will be transferted to the
GOIJNTY. In the event that a grant(s) cannot be assigned to the COiJNTY, the
CITY will contract with the COLJNTY to provide the services on the CITY's behalf
and pay the COLTNTY for the services within thirty-five (35) days of invoice.
B. Transfer of assets
The CITY will provide an inventory o£ any personal property to be transfened within
sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement.
C. Assignment of contracts
On or before 7anuary i, 1999, the CITY wili, if requested by the COLTNTY, assign to
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the COUNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duries transferred to the COiJNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauung all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All funds
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for expenses associated with the
contracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a contract(s) cannot
be assigned to the COLJNTY, the CTTY will continue to comply with the terms of the
contract(s) until its expiration or temilnation.
D. Property ta�c financing
For 2000 and future years, the COUNTY will be responsib]e for inc]uding the ta�c levy
in its budget to provide the services pursuant to II. A. above.
E. Payment to City
The COLJNTY will pay the CITY for the use of CITY employees providing services
to the COLTNTY effective January 1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
to be paid will be the actual CITY cost.
VI. Personnel
This Agreement is a purchase of services agreement. The COLJNTY agrees to accept
certain duties and responsibilities from the CITY and is purchasing the services of CITY
employees from the CITY untii such time as the COUNTY is able to stafF services with
COUN'I'Y employees. Such staffing shall be accomplished by transferring CITY positions
that become vacant through attrition to the COLTNTY. Any new positions which may be
created due to service needs shall be COLTNTY positions.
VII. General Conditions
A. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31, 2001. This
agreement will automaticaily renew for additional ten (10) yeaz terms, unless written
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notice of intent not to renew is provided by either party to the other, at least one (1)
year prior to the end of the term then in effect. In such a case, the Agreement shall
expire at midnight on the last day of the term then in effect.
B. Insurance
It is acknowledged that both paRies rely primarily on self-insurance programs for
liability coverages, including statutory workers' compensation coverage. Each party
agrees to maintain its self insurance program or to obtain insurance policies for tort,
automobile, professional liability and compensation coverage. Such tort, automobile
or professional liability insurance policies, it any, shall have minimum limits of those
liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 (1997) and as amended,
or, in the case of workers compensation coverage, shall have minimum limits as
established by state statute.
The parties agree to work cooperatively with respect to workers compensation
return-to-work programs for employees.
C. Budget review and comment
Each party wiil notify the other in writing when its proposed public health budget is
ready for review, which shall be no later than June 15 of the year preceding the term
of the budget year. Each party may review the other party's public health budget and
may submit comments within thirty (30) days of the notice.
D. Nonassignability
Neither party shall assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any
interest in the same, whether by subcontract, assignment or novation, without the
prior written consent of the other party.
E. Independentcontractor
It is agreed that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended or should be
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construed as constituting either party as the employee of the other party for any
purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Each pariy is an independent contractor and
neither it, its employees, agents nor representatives aze employees of the other party.
Payment of federal income tax, FICA payments and state income tas are the
responsibility of each party for their own employees, agents or representatives, as
required by law.
F. Data practices
All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated for any purpose in
the course of the parties performance of this Agreement is governed by the Mimiesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and any other
applicable state and/or federal statutes, rules or regulations on data privacy.
G. Access to documents
Unti] expiration of three years after the fizrnishing of services pursuant to this
Agreement, each party, upon written request of the other party, shall make available
to the requesting party, the State Auditor or the requesting party's ultimate funding
sources, a copy of this Agreement and the books, documents, records and accounting
procedures and practices relating to this Agreement.
H. Indemnification
Each party shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other party, its employees
and officials against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or
actions, including attorneys fees, which have been or may hereafter be incurred by the
second party as a result of acts or omissions by the first party, including any and all
liability loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions, including attorneys fees,
which may hereafter be incurred, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission in
the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform its obligations pursuant
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to this Agreement. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of the
limitations and exceptions to liability available at Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 or
any other appiicable law_
I. Alteration
Any alteration, variation, modification, or waiver ofthe provisions ofthis Agreement
shall he valid only after it has been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties.
7. Compliance with applicable law
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances, and
all applicable rules, regulations, and standards established by any agency of such
governmental units, which are now or hereafter promulgated insofar as they relate to
the parties performance of the provisions of this Agreement. It shall be the obligation
of each party to apply for, pay for and obtain all pernuts and/or licenses required by
any governmental agency for the party's provision ofthe services contemplated
herein.
K. Workforce diversity
The parties shal] make good faith efforts, in accordance with applicable law,
throughout the term of this Agreement, any extensions thereof, to employ persons of
color for all classifications of work under this Agreement, and shall, when requested
by the other party, submit a written report to the other party regarding the efforts and
results of such efforts, including employment hy job classification.
L. Waste reduction
Each party may participate, depending on its policies, programs and funding
capabilities, in a recyciing program for at least four broad types of recyclable materials
and shall favor the purchase of recycled products in its procurement processes. All
reports, publications and documents produced as a result of this Agreement shall be
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printed on both sides of the paper, where commonly accepted publishing practices
ailow, on recycled and recyclable paper using soy-based inks, and shall be bound in a
manner that does not use glue.
M. Equal employment opportunity
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, resolurions,
ordinances (including Chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code), rules,
regulations and executive orders, including the Americans with Disabilities Act,
pertaining to unlawful discrimination on account of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual
preference, disability, or age. When required by law or requested by the other parly,
each party shall fumish a written affirmative action plan.
N. Prevailing wage
Al] contractors and subcontractors shall conform to the labor laws of the State of
Minnesota, and all other laws, ordinances, and legal requirements affecting the work
in Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota. The wage rates for the job
classifications affected by this Purchase of Services Agreement shall be the wage rates
established by the col]ective bargaining agreements ofthe respective parties, or by
action of the governing body for positions not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
0. General Workplace Policies
Each party shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the party's employees,
officials and subcontractors abide by such written policies or civil service rules
pertaining to nonviolence, racial harassment and sexual harassment and will process
and address any complaints alleging violations of those rules or policies in a diligent
manner.
P. Entire agreement
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This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and shall
supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
Q. Severability
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this
Agreement is rendered void, invatid, or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect
the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or
parts which are void, invalid or othenvise unenforceable shall substantially impair the
value ofthe entire Agreement with respect to either party.
R. Notice
Any notice required to be given by this Agreement shall be made by United States
mail to:
COUNTY
County Manager
250 Courthouse-City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
CITY
Mayor
390 Courthouse-City Ha]]
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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In Witness Thereof, the undersigned governmental units, by action of their governing bodies,
haue caused this Agreement to be executed in accotdance with the authority ofMinnesota
Statutes Section 471.59.
County of Ramsey
By
Susan Haigh, Chair
Board of Commissioners
By
Bonnie C. Jackelen
Chief Clerk
Approved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Insurance approved:
Risk Manager
Funds are available:
Budget and Accounting
Recommended:
Director, Saint Paul-Ramsey
County Department
of Public Health
G:ISHAREDWdminlFiEALTH�Lead JPA2.wpd
By
City Clerk
as to form:
Assistant City
Funds are available:
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ALIION REQUFS[ED
Approve the attached Joint Powers A�eemeat for I.ead -Aa7ardus Paint programs
aECUnum+oaa'i0N5: n�m.e(w)arxqex(x) PERSONAL SERVICE CONIRACIS hf[JST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
viannvwc coamusvoN 1. Has this pe�sod5m evu worked wder a conaactfor tfiis depaNnmt?
��p�EE YES NO
QVIL SERVICECOM1P455[ON 2. Has this person/fi�m ever bern a city employee?
YES NO
3. Dces tltis persoNfirm possess a s}all notnom�ally possessed by any aurent city employee?
YES NO
4. Ls tltis person / Ucm a ta eeted vendol!
YES NO
(Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach [o green sheet)
IMTIwTA1GPR0aLEM, I55lIE, OPPONIUNI]Y (Nho. HhzS �4 ��. �Y):
The lead reduction programs will more effectively operate within the City-County Public Health Service which operates under a Joint Powers agreement
between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. This JPA would allow tlte City to sell services to the County, which will manage the lead reduction p
A Memo of Understanding (MOLn Aas been negoriated between the City and affected unions and will be submitted in a sepazate resolution.
ADVANTAGESi£APPROVED.
The lead reducrion programs affecting the health of city residents can be most effectively managed if workmg moxe closely with the Public Health
seroices instead of Housing Code Enforcement. This ageement brings the management of the two programs into better synchronization.
OI$ADVAN[AGES IF APP20VE�:
None
DISADVAN"fAGESOFNOTAPPROVED
The lead xeducrion programs will operate as a"loose end" without management most concemed about public health issues as a priority.
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Referred To
Committee: Date
1 Whereas, the City of Saint Paut and County of Ramsey approved a 7oint Powers Agreement (7PA} for public
2 health services in December, 1996; and
4 Whereas, the 3PA for public health services was effective 3uly 1, ] 997; and
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6 Whereas, the City and County negotiated the impacts of the JPA with bargaining units representing the
7 affected City and County employees and the results of those negotiations are contained in memoranda of
8 understanding dated Aprii 17, 1997 (City) and Apri127, 1997 (County); and
10 Whereas, under the 7PA, the City is seiling certain public health services to the County, to be provided on a
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Whereas, the City retained some public health services that are not affected by the JPA; and
Whereas, the stafffrom the City's Fiousing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Pau]-Ramsey County
Pubiic HealYh Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
should be provided throughout the County; and
Whereas, the City is able and willing to sell those services to the County; and
Zi n%nereas, ine Ciry Councii and Counry Fsoard, upon the recommendacion oi ine iviayor and the Couniy
22 Manager, agree that, as a policy matter, the City should sell those services to the County; and
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24 Whereas, the method for accomplishing the sale of services would be a separate JPA between the City and the
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27 Whereas, the City and the County are responsible for negotiating the impacts, if any, of such a JPA with the
28 bargaining units representing the affected City and County employees; Now, therefore, be it
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30 Resolved that the City Council and County Board request that staff prepare a JPA that will result in the lead
31 paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction program services being sold to the County; and be it
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33 Further Resolved, that City and County staff are requested to review the impacts, if any, of this JPA upon
34 existing collective bargaining agreements and negotiate any changes in tecros and conditions of empioyment.
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Contact Person 3 Phone; o Assign InitlaUEate Initla� t r /� ^
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FOf 1 Depettmrnt Dir. 4 City Coun�ii
Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date) Routing 3 City Anomry City qaic
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Action Requested:
Approve resolution to��ir lead paint hazard controi and lead hazard reduction program services to Ramsey
County. 5 Q (�
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
t. Has this persoNfirm ever vrorked under a cont2d for this departmeni?
Fianning Cammission Yes No
CIB Cwnmiltee 2 Has this persoNt'um ever been a city employee?
Civil Service Commission Yes No
3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curtent city
employee? Yes No
Explain ail yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issue, Opportu�ity (Who, Wbat, When, Where, Why�:
City's Housing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Heaith
Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
be provided throughout the County.
AdvantageslfApproved: -
Lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services will be provided throughout the County.
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Disadvantages If Not Approved:
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Lead paint hazard control will not be provided thr9ughout the County. ��� � ,����,�
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Funding Source: Activity Number:
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the COLTNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duties transferred to the COITNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauring all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for eapenses associat
con`Gracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a ontrac
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cannot
be assi ed to the COLTNTY, the CITY will continue to co y with the terms of the
its expiration or ternunation.
D. Property t� ancing
For 1999 and fut re years, the COLTNTY will b responsible for including the taac levy
in its budget to pro 'de the services nursua to II. A., above.
E. Payment to City
The COIJNTY will pay th.
to the COLJNTY effective
to be paid will be the actual
VI. Personnel 1
This Agreement is a
certain duties and re
employees from the
9r the use of CITY employees providing services
1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
of services agree ent. The COiTNTY agrees to accept
ies from the CITY a is purchasing the services of CITY
until such time as the
is able to staffservices with
COLTNTY empl ees. Such staffing shall be accomplished`by transferring CITY positions
that become acant through attrition to the COLJNTY. Any
created d e to service needs shall be COUNTY positions.
VII. Crener Conditions
positions which may be
Term \
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31,
agreement will automatically renew for additional ten (10) year te
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RESOLUTfON
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, In 1996, Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for
Public Health services effective July 1,1997; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed that the Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs of the City would most
effectively be managed as part of those City-County Public Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have agreed to a JPA transferring the program management to the County
and
WHEREAS, the City and Unions affected 6y this change have agreed to a Memo of Understanding (MOU) that is
agreeable to both parties ; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Joint Pawers Agreer�ent with Ramsey County to
provide Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs in the City of Saint Paul as per the
attached JPA.
Requested by Department of:
Technolo and Mana emen Services
By: Peter Hames I ��
Approval Recommended by FSO - Director:
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Certified by Council Secretary:
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Approved by Mayor: Date
Form Ap � ved by City
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BY: � . �.� �T L��� _ �MV.me�a �xa.u:sro�a,uon �aase.vncs� ssoe.sa
Adopted by Council: Date �� �( \g�
Joint Powers Agreement °� �' ���{
Between the City of Saint Paui and County of Ramsey
For Lead Hazard Reduction and Control Services
This Joint Powers Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between the City of
Saint Paul, a duly chartered city of the first class, and the County of Ramsey, a duly chartered
political subdivision, both of the State of NTinnesota.
Whereas, in December 1996 the Ramsey County Board and the Saint Paul City Council approved a
3oint Powers Agreement for Public Health Services effective 7uly 1, 1997, and
Whereas, City and County staff recommend that the services of the City Lead Paint Hazard Control
and Lead Hazard Reduction programs be combined with the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Department
of Public Health through a purchase of services agreement; and
Whereas, the purpose of this Agreement is to streamline the implementation of the joint Community
Health Services Plan; to increase coordination of lead poisoning prevention and control services; and
to provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective pubiic health services to the citizens ofthe City
and the County;
Therefore, the parties agree as follows:
I. Definitions
Unless othenvise provided in this Agreement, all services listed below shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the 1998 City of Saint Pau] and County of Ramsey budgets;
the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health Services Plan for 1996 to 1999, any
future amendments thereto and successor documents; and the Ramsey County Solid Waste
Master Plan in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
II. Public Health Setvices
The public health services described in the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health
qt-toq9.
Services Pian for 1996-1999, any future amendments thereto, and successor documents
(PLAI�; the 1998 City of Saint Paul and County of Ramsey budgets; and the Ramsey
County Solid Waste Master Plan shall be jointly provided by the City of Saint Paul (CTTY}
and the County of Ramsey (COIJI�'PI� as described herein.
A. County Duties
Effective January 1, 1999, the County shall begin providing the following services on
behalf of the City inside the City limits, as well as on behalf of the entire County
through the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department ofPublic Health:
Lead Paint Hazard Control
2. Lead Hazard Reduction
B. I,evel of Services
1. Services described in the PLAN that haue been performed by either the
CITY or the COIJNTY up to the effective date of this Agreement shall
not be eliminated or reduced as a direct result of this Agreement, except:
a. after compliance with the statutory process for amendment of the
PLAN, or
b. through budgeting processes. Both the County and City budgets are
subject to the budget review and comment procedures described in
Paragraph VIL C. below.
2. The parties acknowledge that provision of services at current levels will
depend upon the continued availability of state and federal funding, and
continuing authority under applicable state and/or federal law. If funding
or authority changes during the term of this Agreement, the parties agree
to incorporate such changes as are necessary into the PLAN or their
respective budgets, as applicable.
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The COLTNTY is hereby designated the agent for the CITY with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A, above. The Ramsey Counry Board of Commissioners
shall have all governing and decision-making authority with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A..
The CITY expressly reserves its authority to review and approve amendments to the PLAN
and future Community Health Services Plans and any amendments thereto. In the event the
CITY wishes to increase service levels beyond that called for in the Plan or the annual
budget, the CITY may purchase an increase in the service level by paying the cost for the
services to the COLTNTY. The COUNTY shall have the authority to deliver any such
increased services on behaif of the CITY.
IV. Finance and BudgetIssues
A. Grants
On or before January 1, 1999 the CITY wiil assign to the COLTNTY its interests and
obligations under each individuai grant relating to duties transfened to the COLJNTY
under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals
from the respective grantors. All funds from such grants will be transferted to the
GOIJNTY. In the event that a grant(s) cannot be assigned to the COiJNTY, the
CITY will contract with the COLJNTY to provide the services on the CITY's behalf
and pay the COLTNTY for the services within thirty-five (35) days of invoice.
B. Transfer of assets
The CITY will provide an inventory o£ any personal property to be transfened within
sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement.
C. Assignment of contracts
On or before 7anuary i, 1999, the CITY wili, if requested by the COLTNTY, assign to
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the COUNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duries transferred to the COiJNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauung all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All funds
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for expenses associated with the
contracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a contract(s) cannot
be assigned to the COLJNTY, the CTTY will continue to comply with the terms of the
contract(s) until its expiration or temilnation.
D. Property ta�c financing
For 2000 and future years, the COUNTY will be responsib]e for inc]uding the ta�c levy
in its budget to provide the services pursuant to II. A. above.
E. Payment to City
The COLJNTY will pay the CITY for the use of CITY employees providing services
to the COLTNTY effective January 1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
to be paid will be the actual CITY cost.
VI. Personnel
This Agreement is a purchase of services agreement. The COLJNTY agrees to accept
certain duties and responsibilities from the CITY and is purchasing the services of CITY
employees from the CITY untii such time as the COUNTY is able to stafF services with
COUN'I'Y employees. Such staffing shall be accomplished by transferring CITY positions
that become vacant through attrition to the COLTNTY. Any new positions which may be
created due to service needs shall be COLTNTY positions.
VII. General Conditions
A. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31, 2001. This
agreement will automaticaily renew for additional ten (10) yeaz terms, unless written
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notice of intent not to renew is provided by either party to the other, at least one (1)
year prior to the end of the term then in effect. In such a case, the Agreement shall
expire at midnight on the last day of the term then in effect.
B. Insurance
It is acknowledged that both paRies rely primarily on self-insurance programs for
liability coverages, including statutory workers' compensation coverage. Each party
agrees to maintain its self insurance program or to obtain insurance policies for tort,
automobile, professional liability and compensation coverage. Such tort, automobile
or professional liability insurance policies, it any, shall have minimum limits of those
liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 (1997) and as amended,
or, in the case of workers compensation coverage, shall have minimum limits as
established by state statute.
The parties agree to work cooperatively with respect to workers compensation
return-to-work programs for employees.
C. Budget review and comment
Each party wiil notify the other in writing when its proposed public health budget is
ready for review, which shall be no later than June 15 of the year preceding the term
of the budget year. Each party may review the other party's public health budget and
may submit comments within thirty (30) days of the notice.
D. Nonassignability
Neither party shall assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any
interest in the same, whether by subcontract, assignment or novation, without the
prior written consent of the other party.
E. Independentcontractor
It is agreed that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended or should be
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construed as constituting either party as the employee of the other party for any
purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Each pariy is an independent contractor and
neither it, its employees, agents nor representatives aze employees of the other party.
Payment of federal income tax, FICA payments and state income tas are the
responsibility of each party for their own employees, agents or representatives, as
required by law.
F. Data practices
All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated for any purpose in
the course of the parties performance of this Agreement is governed by the Mimiesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and any other
applicable state and/or federal statutes, rules or regulations on data privacy.
G. Access to documents
Unti] expiration of three years after the fizrnishing of services pursuant to this
Agreement, each party, upon written request of the other party, shall make available
to the requesting party, the State Auditor or the requesting party's ultimate funding
sources, a copy of this Agreement and the books, documents, records and accounting
procedures and practices relating to this Agreement.
H. Indemnification
Each party shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other party, its employees
and officials against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or
actions, including attorneys fees, which have been or may hereafter be incurred by the
second party as a result of acts or omissions by the first party, including any and all
liability loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions, including attorneys fees,
which may hereafter be incurred, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission in
the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform its obligations pursuant
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to this Agreement. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of the
limitations and exceptions to liability available at Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 or
any other appiicable law_
I. Alteration
Any alteration, variation, modification, or waiver ofthe provisions ofthis Agreement
shall he valid only after it has been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties.
7. Compliance with applicable law
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances, and
all applicable rules, regulations, and standards established by any agency of such
governmental units, which are now or hereafter promulgated insofar as they relate to
the parties performance of the provisions of this Agreement. It shall be the obligation
of each party to apply for, pay for and obtain all pernuts and/or licenses required by
any governmental agency for the party's provision ofthe services contemplated
herein.
K. Workforce diversity
The parties shal] make good faith efforts, in accordance with applicable law,
throughout the term of this Agreement, any extensions thereof, to employ persons of
color for all classifications of work under this Agreement, and shall, when requested
by the other party, submit a written report to the other party regarding the efforts and
results of such efforts, including employment hy job classification.
L. Waste reduction
Each party may participate, depending on its policies, programs and funding
capabilities, in a recyciing program for at least four broad types of recyclable materials
and shall favor the purchase of recycled products in its procurement processes. All
reports, publications and documents produced as a result of this Agreement shall be
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printed on both sides of the paper, where commonly accepted publishing practices
ailow, on recycled and recyclable paper using soy-based inks, and shall be bound in a
manner that does not use glue.
M. Equal employment opportunity
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, resolurions,
ordinances (including Chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code), rules,
regulations and executive orders, including the Americans with Disabilities Act,
pertaining to unlawful discrimination on account of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual
preference, disability, or age. When required by law or requested by the other parly,
each party shall fumish a written affirmative action plan.
N. Prevailing wage
Al] contractors and subcontractors shall conform to the labor laws of the State of
Minnesota, and all other laws, ordinances, and legal requirements affecting the work
in Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota. The wage rates for the job
classifications affected by this Purchase of Services Agreement shall be the wage rates
established by the col]ective bargaining agreements ofthe respective parties, or by
action of the governing body for positions not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
0. General Workplace Policies
Each party shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the party's employees,
officials and subcontractors abide by such written policies or civil service rules
pertaining to nonviolence, racial harassment and sexual harassment and will process
and address any complaints alleging violations of those rules or policies in a diligent
manner.
P. Entire agreement
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This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and shall
supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
Q. Severability
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this
Agreement is rendered void, invatid, or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect
the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or
parts which are void, invalid or othenvise unenforceable shall substantially impair the
value ofthe entire Agreement with respect to either party.
R. Notice
Any notice required to be given by this Agreement shall be made by United States
mail to:
COUNTY
County Manager
250 Courthouse-City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
CITY
Mayor
390 Courthouse-City Ha]]
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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In Witness Thereof, the undersigned governmental units, by action of their governing bodies,
haue caused this Agreement to be executed in accotdance with the authority ofMinnesota
Statutes Section 471.59.
County of Ramsey
By
Susan Haigh, Chair
Board of Commissioners
By
Bonnie C. Jackelen
Chief Clerk
Approved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Insurance approved:
Risk Manager
Funds are available:
Budget and Accounting
Recommended:
Director, Saint Paul-Ramsey
County Department
of Public Health
G:ISHAREDWdminlFiEALTH�Lead JPA2.wpd
By
City Clerk
as to form:
Assistant City
Funds are available:
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ALIION REQUFS[ED
Approve the attached Joint Powers A�eemeat for I.ead -Aa7ardus Paint programs
aECUnum+oaa'i0N5: n�m.e(w)arxqex(x) PERSONAL SERVICE CONIRACIS hf[JST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
viannvwc coamusvoN 1. Has this pe�sod5m evu worked wder a conaactfor tfiis depaNnmt?
��p�EE YES NO
QVIL SERVICECOM1P455[ON 2. Has this person/fi�m ever bern a city employee?
YES NO
3. Dces tltis persoNfirm possess a s}all notnom�ally possessed by any aurent city employee?
YES NO
4. Ls tltis person / Ucm a ta eeted vendol!
YES NO
(Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach [o green sheet)
IMTIwTA1GPR0aLEM, I55lIE, OPPONIUNI]Y (Nho. HhzS �4 ��. �Y):
The lead reduction programs will more effectively operate within the City-County Public Health Service which operates under a Joint Powers agreement
between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. This JPA would allow tlte City to sell services to the County, which will manage the lead reduction p
A Memo of Understanding (MOLn Aas been negoriated between the City and affected unions and will be submitted in a sepazate resolution.
ADVANTAGESi£APPROVED.
The lead reducrion programs affecting the health of city residents can be most effectively managed if workmg moxe closely with the Public Health
seroices instead of Housing Code Enforcement. This ageement brings the management of the two programs into better synchronization.
OI$ADVAN[AGES IF APP20VE�:
None
DISADVAN"fAGESOFNOTAPPROVED
The lead xeducrion programs will operate as a"loose end" without management most concemed about public health issues as a priority.
RECEIVED
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SaiMPaulBUtlBetOHice (H:1,1,'@Tformslreso� JPA98.WKG) 12-U4A8
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Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
1 Whereas, the City of Saint Paut and County of Ramsey approved a 7oint Powers Agreement (7PA} for public
2 health services in December, 1996; and
4 Whereas, the 3PA for public health services was effective 3uly 1, ] 997; and
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6 Whereas, the City and County negotiated the impacts of the JPA with bargaining units representing the
7 affected City and County employees and the results of those negotiations are contained in memoranda of
8 understanding dated Aprii 17, 1997 (City) and Apri127, 1997 (County); and
10 Whereas, under the 7PA, the City is seiling certain public health services to the County, to be provided on a
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Whereas, the City retained some public health services that are not affected by the JPA; and
Whereas, the stafffrom the City's Fiousing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Pau]-Ramsey County
Pubiic HealYh Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
should be provided throughout the County; and
Whereas, the City is able and willing to sell those services to the County; and
Zi n%nereas, ine Ciry Councii and Counry Fsoard, upon the recommendacion oi ine iviayor and the Couniy
22 Manager, agree that, as a policy matter, the City should sell those services to the County; and
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24 Whereas, the method for accomplishing the sale of services would be a separate JPA between the City and the
25 County; and —
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27 Whereas, the City and the County are responsible for negotiating the impacts, if any, of such a JPA with the
28 bargaining units representing the affected City and County employees; Now, therefore, be it
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30 Resolved that the City Council and County Board request that staff prepare a JPA that will result in the lead
31 paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction program services being sold to the County; and be it
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34 existing collective bargaining agreements and negotiate any changes in tecros and conditions of empioyment.
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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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Adopted by Council: Date ���. �� ` \qqp
Form Approved by City Attorney
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Technology&ManagementServices Augast19,1998 Green SheetNo 60412
Contact Person 3 Phone; o Assign InitlaUEate Initla� t r /� ^
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FOf 1 Depettmrnt Dir. 4 City Coun�ii
Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date) Routing 3 City Anomry City qaic
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Order
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Action Requested:
Approve resolution to��ir lead paint hazard controi and lead hazard reduction program services to Ramsey
County. 5 Q (�
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
t. Has this persoNfirm ever vrorked under a cont2d for this departmeni?
Fianning Cammission Yes No
CIB Cwnmiltee 2 Has this persoNt'um ever been a city employee?
Civil Service Commission Yes No
3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curtent city
employee? Yes No
Explain ail yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issue, Opportu�ity (Who, Wbat, When, Where, Why�:
City's Housing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Heaith
Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
be provided throughout the County.
AdvantageslfApproved: -
Lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services will be provided throughout the County.
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Disadvantages If Not Approved:
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Lead paint hazard control will not be provided thr9ughout the County. ��� � ,����,�
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Funding Source: Activity Number:
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the COLTNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duties transferred to the COITNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauring all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for eapenses associat
con`Gracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a ontrac
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cannot
be assi ed to the COLTNTY, the CITY will continue to co y with the terms of the
its expiration or ternunation.
D. Property t� ancing
For 1999 and fut re years, the COLTNTY will b responsible for including the taac levy
in its budget to pro 'de the services nursua to II. A., above.
E. Payment to City
The COIJNTY will pay th.
to the COLJNTY effective
to be paid will be the actual
VI. Personnel 1
This Agreement is a
certain duties and re
employees from the
9r the use of CITY employees providing services
1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
of services agree ent. The COiTNTY agrees to accept
ies from the CITY a is purchasing the services of CITY
until such time as the
is able to staffservices with
COLTNTY empl ees. Such staffing shall be accomplished`by transferring CITY positions
that become acant through attrition to the COLJNTY. Any
created d e to service needs shall be COUNTY positions.
VII. Crener Conditions
positions which may be
Term \
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31,
agreement will automatically renew for additional ten (10) year te
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RESOLUTfON
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By:
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WHEREAS, In 1996, Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for
Public Health services effective July 1,1997; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed that the Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs of the City would most
effectively be managed as part of those City-County Public Health Services; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have agreed to a JPA transferring the program management to the County
and
WHEREAS, the City and Unions affected 6y this change have agreed to a Memo of Understanding (MOU) that is
agreeable to both parties ; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Joint Pawers Agreer�ent with Ramsey County to
provide Lead Reduction and Hazardous Paint programs in the City of Saint Paul as per the
attached JPA.
Requested by Department of:
Technolo and Mana emen Services
By: Peter Hames I ��
Approval Recommended by FSO - Director:
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Adopted by Council: Date �� �( \g�
Joint Powers Agreement °� �' ���{
Between the City of Saint Paui and County of Ramsey
For Lead Hazard Reduction and Control Services
This Joint Powers Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and between the City of
Saint Paul, a duly chartered city of the first class, and the County of Ramsey, a duly chartered
political subdivision, both of the State of NTinnesota.
Whereas, in December 1996 the Ramsey County Board and the Saint Paul City Council approved a
3oint Powers Agreement for Public Health Services effective 7uly 1, 1997, and
Whereas, City and County staff recommend that the services of the City Lead Paint Hazard Control
and Lead Hazard Reduction programs be combined with the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Department
of Public Health through a purchase of services agreement; and
Whereas, the purpose of this Agreement is to streamline the implementation of the joint Community
Health Services Plan; to increase coordination of lead poisoning prevention and control services; and
to provide high quality, efficient and cost-effective pubiic health services to the citizens ofthe City
and the County;
Therefore, the parties agree as follows:
I. Definitions
Unless othenvise provided in this Agreement, all services listed below shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the 1998 City of Saint Pau] and County of Ramsey budgets;
the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health Services Plan for 1996 to 1999, any
future amendments thereto and successor documents; and the Ramsey County Solid Waste
Master Plan in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
II. Public Health Setvices
The public health services described in the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Community Health
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Services Pian for 1996-1999, any future amendments thereto, and successor documents
(PLAI�; the 1998 City of Saint Paul and County of Ramsey budgets; and the Ramsey
County Solid Waste Master Plan shall be jointly provided by the City of Saint Paul (CTTY}
and the County of Ramsey (COIJI�'PI� as described herein.
A. County Duties
Effective January 1, 1999, the County shall begin providing the following services on
behalf of the City inside the City limits, as well as on behalf of the entire County
through the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department ofPublic Health:
Lead Paint Hazard Control
2. Lead Hazard Reduction
B. I,evel of Services
1. Services described in the PLAN that haue been performed by either the
CITY or the COIJNTY up to the effective date of this Agreement shall
not be eliminated or reduced as a direct result of this Agreement, except:
a. after compliance with the statutory process for amendment of the
PLAN, or
b. through budgeting processes. Both the County and City budgets are
subject to the budget review and comment procedures described in
Paragraph VIL C. below.
2. The parties acknowledge that provision of services at current levels will
depend upon the continued availability of state and federal funding, and
continuing authority under applicable state and/or federal law. If funding
or authority changes during the term of this Agreement, the parties agree
to incorporate such changes as are necessary into the PLAN or their
respective budgets, as applicable.
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III. Governance
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The COLTNTY is hereby designated the agent for the CITY with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A, above. The Ramsey Counry Board of Commissioners
shall have all governing and decision-making authority with respect to the delivery of
services set forth in Paragraph II. A..
The CITY expressly reserves its authority to review and approve amendments to the PLAN
and future Community Health Services Plans and any amendments thereto. In the event the
CITY wishes to increase service levels beyond that called for in the Plan or the annual
budget, the CITY may purchase an increase in the service level by paying the cost for the
services to the COLTNTY. The COUNTY shall have the authority to deliver any such
increased services on behaif of the CITY.
IV. Finance and BudgetIssues
A. Grants
On or before January 1, 1999 the CITY wiil assign to the COLTNTY its interests and
obligations under each individuai grant relating to duties transfened to the COLJNTY
under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals
from the respective grantors. All funds from such grants will be transferted to the
GOIJNTY. In the event that a grant(s) cannot be assigned to the COiJNTY, the
CITY will contract with the COLJNTY to provide the services on the CITY's behalf
and pay the COLTNTY for the services within thirty-five (35) days of invoice.
B. Transfer of assets
The CITY will provide an inventory o£ any personal property to be transfened within
sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement.
C. Assignment of contracts
On or before 7anuary i, 1999, the CITY wili, if requested by the COLTNTY, assign to
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the COUNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duries transferred to the COiJNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauung all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All funds
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for expenses associated with the
contracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a contract(s) cannot
be assigned to the COLJNTY, the CTTY will continue to comply with the terms of the
contract(s) until its expiration or temilnation.
D. Property ta�c financing
For 2000 and future years, the COUNTY will be responsib]e for inc]uding the ta�c levy
in its budget to provide the services pursuant to II. A. above.
E. Payment to City
The COLJNTY will pay the CITY for the use of CITY employees providing services
to the COLTNTY effective January 1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
to be paid will be the actual CITY cost.
VI. Personnel
This Agreement is a purchase of services agreement. The COLJNTY agrees to accept
certain duties and responsibilities from the CITY and is purchasing the services of CITY
employees from the CITY untii such time as the COUNTY is able to stafF services with
COUN'I'Y employees. Such staffing shall be accomplished by transferring CITY positions
that become vacant through attrition to the COLTNTY. Any new positions which may be
created due to service needs shall be COLTNTY positions.
VII. General Conditions
A. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31, 2001. This
agreement will automaticaily renew for additional ten (10) yeaz terms, unless written
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notice of intent not to renew is provided by either party to the other, at least one (1)
year prior to the end of the term then in effect. In such a case, the Agreement shall
expire at midnight on the last day of the term then in effect.
B. Insurance
It is acknowledged that both paRies rely primarily on self-insurance programs for
liability coverages, including statutory workers' compensation coverage. Each party
agrees to maintain its self insurance program or to obtain insurance policies for tort,
automobile, professional liability and compensation coverage. Such tort, automobile
or professional liability insurance policies, it any, shall have minimum limits of those
liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 (1997) and as amended,
or, in the case of workers compensation coverage, shall have minimum limits as
established by state statute.
The parties agree to work cooperatively with respect to workers compensation
return-to-work programs for employees.
C. Budget review and comment
Each party wiil notify the other in writing when its proposed public health budget is
ready for review, which shall be no later than June 15 of the year preceding the term
of the budget year. Each party may review the other party's public health budget and
may submit comments within thirty (30) days of the notice.
D. Nonassignability
Neither party shall assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any
interest in the same, whether by subcontract, assignment or novation, without the
prior written consent of the other party.
E. Independentcontractor
It is agreed that nothing contained in this Agreement is intended or should be
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construed as constituting either party as the employee of the other party for any
purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Each pariy is an independent contractor and
neither it, its employees, agents nor representatives aze employees of the other party.
Payment of federal income tax, FICA payments and state income tas are the
responsibility of each party for their own employees, agents or representatives, as
required by law.
F. Data practices
All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated for any purpose in
the course of the parties performance of this Agreement is governed by the Mimiesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and any other
applicable state and/or federal statutes, rules or regulations on data privacy.
G. Access to documents
Unti] expiration of three years after the fizrnishing of services pursuant to this
Agreement, each party, upon written request of the other party, shall make available
to the requesting party, the State Auditor or the requesting party's ultimate funding
sources, a copy of this Agreement and the books, documents, records and accounting
procedures and practices relating to this Agreement.
H. Indemnification
Each party shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other party, its employees
and officials against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or
actions, including attorneys fees, which have been or may hereafter be incurred by the
second party as a result of acts or omissions by the first party, including any and all
liability loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions, including attorneys fees,
which may hereafter be incurred, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission in
the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform its obligations pursuant
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to this Agreement. Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver by either party of the
limitations and exceptions to liability available at Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 or
any other appiicable law_
I. Alteration
Any alteration, variation, modification, or waiver ofthe provisions ofthis Agreement
shall he valid only after it has been reduced to writing and duly signed by both parties.
7. Compliance with applicable law
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances, and
all applicable rules, regulations, and standards established by any agency of such
governmental units, which are now or hereafter promulgated insofar as they relate to
the parties performance of the provisions of this Agreement. It shall be the obligation
of each party to apply for, pay for and obtain all pernuts and/or licenses required by
any governmental agency for the party's provision ofthe services contemplated
herein.
K. Workforce diversity
The parties shal] make good faith efforts, in accordance with applicable law,
throughout the term of this Agreement, any extensions thereof, to employ persons of
color for all classifications of work under this Agreement, and shall, when requested
by the other party, submit a written report to the other party regarding the efforts and
results of such efforts, including employment hy job classification.
L. Waste reduction
Each party may participate, depending on its policies, programs and funding
capabilities, in a recyciing program for at least four broad types of recyclable materials
and shall favor the purchase of recycled products in its procurement processes. All
reports, publications and documents produced as a result of this Agreement shall be
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printed on both sides of the paper, where commonly accepted publishing practices
ailow, on recycled and recyclable paper using soy-based inks, and shall be bound in a
manner that does not use glue.
M. Equal employment opportunity
Each party agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, resolurions,
ordinances (including Chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code), rules,
regulations and executive orders, including the Americans with Disabilities Act,
pertaining to unlawful discrimination on account of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual
preference, disability, or age. When required by law or requested by the other parly,
each party shall fumish a written affirmative action plan.
N. Prevailing wage
Al] contractors and subcontractors shall conform to the labor laws of the State of
Minnesota, and all other laws, ordinances, and legal requirements affecting the work
in Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota. The wage rates for the job
classifications affected by this Purchase of Services Agreement shall be the wage rates
established by the col]ective bargaining agreements ofthe respective parties, or by
action of the governing body for positions not covered by a collective bargaining
agreement.
0. General Workplace Policies
Each party shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the party's employees,
officials and subcontractors abide by such written policies or civil service rules
pertaining to nonviolence, racial harassment and sexual harassment and will process
and address any complaints alleging violations of those rules or policies in a diligent
manner.
P. Entire agreement
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This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and shall
supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
Q. Severability
The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this
Agreement is rendered void, invatid, or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect
the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or
parts which are void, invalid or othenvise unenforceable shall substantially impair the
value ofthe entire Agreement with respect to either party.
R. Notice
Any notice required to be given by this Agreement shall be made by United States
mail to:
COUNTY
County Manager
250 Courthouse-City Hall
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
CITY
Mayor
390 Courthouse-City Ha]]
15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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In Witness Thereof, the undersigned governmental units, by action of their governing bodies,
haue caused this Agreement to be executed in accotdance with the authority ofMinnesota
Statutes Section 471.59.
County of Ramsey
By
Susan Haigh, Chair
Board of Commissioners
By
Bonnie C. Jackelen
Chief Clerk
Approved as to form:
Assistant County Attorney
Insurance approved:
Risk Manager
Funds are available:
Budget and Accounting
Recommended:
Director, Saint Paul-Ramsey
County Department
of Public Health
G:ISHAREDWdminlFiEALTH�Lead JPA2.wpd
By
City Clerk
as to form:
Assistant City
Funds are available:
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ir cto or Financial Services
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DEPARTMENT/OFFlCFICOUNCIL DA]EIMTfAiED � /
Tech. & Mgmnt. Services 12-04-98 GREEN SHE T NO. 24167
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MUSlBEONCO[IN�I.AGENDABY(DAiE) �R
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TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
ALIION REQUFS[ED
Approve the attached Joint Powers A�eemeat for I.ead -Aa7ardus Paint programs
aECUnum+oaa'i0N5: n�m.e(w)arxqex(x) PERSONAL SERVICE CONIRACIS hf[JST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
viannvwc coamusvoN 1. Has this pe�sod5m evu worked wder a conaactfor tfiis depaNnmt?
��p�EE YES NO
QVIL SERVICECOM1P455[ON 2. Has this person/fi�m ever bern a city employee?
YES NO
3. Dces tltis persoNfirm possess a s}all notnom�ally possessed by any aurent city employee?
YES NO
4. Ls tltis person / Ucm a ta eeted vendol!
YES NO
(Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach [o green sheet)
IMTIwTA1GPR0aLEM, I55lIE, OPPONIUNI]Y (Nho. HhzS �4 ��. �Y):
The lead reduction programs will more effectively operate within the City-County Public Health Service which operates under a Joint Powers agreement
between the City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. This JPA would allow tlte City to sell services to the County, which will manage the lead reduction p
A Memo of Understanding (MOLn Aas been negoriated between the City and affected unions and will be submitted in a sepazate resolution.
ADVANTAGESi£APPROVED.
The lead reducrion programs affecting the health of city residents can be most effectively managed if workmg moxe closely with the Public Health
seroices instead of Housing Code Enforcement. This ageement brings the management of the two programs into better synchronization.
OI$ADVAN[AGES IF APP20VE�:
None
DISADVAN"fAGESOFNOTAPPROVED
The lead xeducrion programs will operate as a"loose end" without management most concemed about public health issues as a priority.
RECEIVED
TdLALAMOUNlOFiRAN5ACL10N PIIa COS'1'/REVE�"UEBIIDGETED(CRtCLEOttE) O NO
PIINDINGSOIIRCE �� R�SQ��'' ���ER DEC - 41998
Finavc�u, mFO�e[✓anoN: �einuu7
��C � 7 'I9�� MAYOR'S OFFICE
SaiMPaulBUtlBetOHice (H:1,1,'@Tformslreso� JPA98.WKG) 12-U4A8
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Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
1 Whereas, the City of Saint Paut and County of Ramsey approved a 7oint Powers Agreement (7PA} for public
2 health services in December, 1996; and
4 Whereas, the 3PA for public health services was effective 3uly 1, ] 997; and
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6 Whereas, the City and County negotiated the impacts of the JPA with bargaining units representing the
7 affected City and County employees and the results of those negotiations are contained in memoranda of
8 understanding dated Aprii 17, 1997 (City) and Apri127, 1997 (County); and
10 Whereas, under the 7PA, the City is seiling certain public health services to the County, to be provided on a
11 countywide basis; and
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Whereas, the City retained some public health services that are not affected by the JPA; and
Whereas, the stafffrom the City's Fiousing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Pau]-Ramsey County
Pubiic HealYh Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
should be provided throughout the County; and
Whereas, the City is able and willing to sell those services to the County; and
Zi n%nereas, ine Ciry Councii and Counry Fsoard, upon the recommendacion oi ine iviayor and the Couniy
22 Manager, agree that, as a policy matter, the City should sell those services to the County; and
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24 Whereas, the method for accomplishing the sale of services would be a separate JPA between the City and the
25 County; and —
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27 Whereas, the City and the County are responsible for negotiating the impacts, if any, of such a JPA with the
28 bargaining units representing the affected City and County employees; Now, therefore, be it
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30 Resolved that the City Council and County Board request that staff prepare a JPA that will result in the lead
31 paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction program services being sold to the County; and be it
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33 Further Resolved, that City and County staff are requested to review the impacts, if any, of this JPA upon
34 existing collective bargaining agreements and negotiate any changes in tecros and conditions of empioyment.
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council Fi1e # 9.� �`��O
creen sheet � GOO/�
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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B�an�v �`n�� Requested by Denartment of: �A ��
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Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
By: a
Approved by a te -
By:
OR�GiNA�
Adopted by Council: Date ���. �� ` \qqp
Form Approved by City Attorney
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By: ���1� ��
oeparonenuorficdcounca: o�ce ��iwted `1� �-f�G
Technology&ManagementServices Augast19,1998 Green SheetNo 60412
Contact Person 3 Phone; o Assign InitlaUEate Initla� t r /� ^
'PeteTH2mes - Number �'�
FOf 1 Depettmrnt Dir. 4 City Coun�ii
Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date) Routing 3 City Anomry City qaic
�'° Fina�u.tial Sm D'v. Fuwncial Sw/aaig
Order
� 3 Mayw (Or Civil Savim Commission
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7otai # of Signature Pages �_ (Ctip All Loeations tor Signature)
Action Requested:
Approve resolution to��ir lead paint hazard controi and lead hazard reduction program services to Ramsey
County. 5 Q (�
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejeet (R) Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
t. Has this persoNfirm ever vrorked under a cont2d for this departmeni?
Fianning Cammission Yes No
CIB Cwnmiltee 2 Has this persoNt'um ever been a city employee?
Civil Service Commission Yes No
3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any curtent city
employee? Yes No
Explain ail yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issue, Opportu�ity (Who, Wbat, When, Where, Why�:
City's Housing Code Enforcement Section and the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Heaith
Department have recommended that lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services
be provided throughout the County.
AdvantageslfApproved: -
Lead paint hazard control and lead hazard reduction services will be provided throughout the County.
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' uisadvan"tagesiii+pproved: n 9 ,
None AUG �
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MAYC}ft'� OFF�. _, . ...� Q �' �;_�:•
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
AUG � g �998
Lead paint hazard control will not be provided thr9ughout the County. ��� � ,����,�
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Total Amount of TransaMion: S Cosf/Revenue Budgeted:
Funding Source: Activity Number:
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HiUSERSUDMIMLEAD-RES
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the COLTNTY its interests in and obligations under each individual contract relating to
duties transferred to the COITNTY under this Agreement. The CITY is responsible
for obtauring all necessary approvals from the respective contractors. All
encumbered by or receivables owed to the CITY for eapenses associat
con`Gracts will be transferred to the COUNTY. In the event that a ontrac
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with the
cannot
be assi ed to the COLTNTY, the CITY will continue to co y with the terms of the
its expiration or ternunation.
D. Property t� ancing
For 1999 and fut re years, the COLTNTY will b responsible for including the taac levy
in its budget to pro 'de the services nursua to II. A., above.
E. Payment to City
The COIJNTY will pay th.
to the COLJNTY effective
to be paid will be the actual
VI. Personnel 1
This Agreement is a
certain duties and re
employees from the
9r the use of CITY employees providing services
1, 1999, pursuant to this Agreement. The amount
of services agree ent. The COiTNTY agrees to accept
ies from the CITY a is purchasing the services of CITY
until such time as the
is able to staffservices with
COLTNTY empl ees. Such staffing shall be accomplished`by transferring CITY positions
that become acant through attrition to the COLJNTY. Any
created d e to service needs shall be COUNTY positions.
VII. Crener Conditions
positions which may be
Term \
The initial term of this Agreement shall be through December 31,
agreement will automatically renew for additional ten (10) year te
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1. This
unless written