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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 39210INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN FORT WORTH'0 ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION CENTER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, Texas, ahome-rule municipal corporation situated in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, and Wise Counties, Texas, hereinafter called "Fort Worth," acting herein by and through Fernando Costa, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the City of W 0.A� , a municipality situated in —rct c it ar\+ County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Participating City," acting herein by and through t-12nr�17. �e�-��ies its duly authorized oLc,,br✓ WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, authorizes the formulation of interlocal cooperation agreements between and among local governments; and WHEREAS, Texas Government Code, §791.011 provides that a local government may contract with another local government to perform governmental functions and services, and §791.003(3)(H) defines waste disposal as a governmental function and service; and WHEREAS, Texas Government Code, §791.025 provides that a local government may agree with another local government to purchase services; and WHEREAS, Fort Worth and Participating City desire to enter into an interlocal agreement whereby Fort Worth will purchase the services of a waste disposal/recycling firm or firms and will administer a household hazardous waste collection program; and WHEREAS, Fort Worth and Participating City mutually desire to be subject to the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 791, also known as the Interlocal Cooperation Act. NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS A. Unless a provision in this Agreement explicitly states otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this Agreement, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated. Act of God means an act occasioned by the direct, immediate, and exclusive operation of the forces of nature, uncontrolled or uninfluenced by the power of humans and without human intervention. Bill of Ladina lists the contents of the mobile collection unit. Environmental Collection Center (ECC) means the City of Fart Worth Environmental Management Department facility located at 6400 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, which is to be used by Fort Worth for the aggregation of household hazardous wastes that have been brought to the facility by participating cities' households for subsequent Ir IP I recycling, disposal, and/or reuse. Force maieure means decrees of or restraints by a governmental instrumentality, acts of God, work stoppages due to labor disputes or strikes, failure of Fort Worth's contractor(s) to perform pursuant to their agreements with Fort Worth for the conduct of the collection of household hazardous waste, fires, explosions, epidemics, riots, war, rebellion, and sabotage. Household hazardous waste (HHW) means any solid waste generated in a household by a consumer which, except for the exclusion provided for in 40 CFR § 261.4(b)(1), would be classified as a hazardous waste under 40 CFR Part 261. Manifest means the uniform hazardous waste manifest forms) that must accompany shipments of municipal hazardous waste or Class 1 industrial solid waste. Mobile collection event means a household hazardous waste collection event by Participating City utilizing a mobile collection unit. Mobile Collection Unit (MCU) means anon -self-propelled vehicle used for the periodic collection of household hazardous waste by Participating City, off -site of the ECC, which is transported to the ECC to dispose of the household hazardous waste collected at the mobile collection event. Mobile Collection Units owned by Fort Worth are designed to hold the hazardous waste of approximately 50 to 75 households. Participating City means the City of W o+-�- (��Q G� Participating Cities, when used in the plural, means Fort Worth, Participating City, and all other entities which have entered into interlocal agreements with Fort Worth for the ECC household hazardous waste collection program. Person means an individual, corporation, organization, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, partnership, association, or any other legal entity. Waste has the same meaning as "solid waste" as that term is defined in Texas Health and Safety Code §361.003, and including hazardous substances. B. Unless a provision in this Agreement explicitly states otherwise, the following abbreviations, as used in this Agreement, shall have the meanings hereinafter designated. CERCLA -Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. CPR -cardiopulmonary resuscitation. DOT -United States Department of Transportation. ECC -Environmental Collection Center. EPA -United States Environmental Protection Agency. Page 3 D. Fort Worth will, if requested in writing by Participating City, provide Participating City with copies of waste manifests for shipments of waste from the ECC. E. Fort Worth will, if requested in writing by Participating City, provide Participating City a monthly report of the Participating City's households who disposed of household hazardous waste at the Environmental Collection Center or a mobile collection event. F. Fort Worth will issue a report and an invoice at the end of each quarter detailing the number of Participating City's households that disposed of household hazardous waste at the Environmental Collection Center or at mobile collection events. G. Fort Worth will act under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. H. Mobile Collection Events Participating City may schedule a mobile collection event to be operated by Fort Worth personnel using one of Fort Worth's MCUs or conduct their own mobile collection events using either Participating City's MCU or Fort Worth's Reserve MCU (as available), State regulations require notification to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at least 45 days prior to conducting the event. 1. Fort Worth Operated Events: If Participating City would like to schedule a mobile collection event with the Fort Worth Mobile Collection Unit, Participating City shall contact the ECC as soon as possible for a list of available dates. The time and location shall be agreeable to both parties. Participating City may schedule one mobile collection event each contract year. Fort Worth will file notification of the event with TCEQ as required by 30 TAC §335.403. (a) Scheduling Events Fort Worth will begin scheduling mobile collection events for the 2010 calendar year on January 2, 2010. If this Agreement is not renewed prior to events scheduled for October — December 2010 Fort Worth will not send its MCU or personnel to the event. To ensure proper notification to TCEQ, events must be scheduled at least sixty (60) days ahead of the proposed date. Participating City acknowledges that Fort Worth contracts with other municipalities and that Fort Worth will be accommodating each Participating City's request on a first come first served basis. Therefore, Participating City acknowledges that its chosen date to schedule a mobile collection event may be reserved by another city and Participating City will have to then choose another date. Participating City will, in no event, be entitled to any damages or recovery of any costs, except as provided herein. (b) Location If Participating City chooses to hold the Mobile Collection Event on private property, Participating City shall obtain a signed waiver from the owner of the property sixty (60) days prior to the event. The waiver shall be in the Page 5 a Household Hazardous Waste collection event when available. Participating City may use the Reserve MCU to transport HHW to Fort Worth's ECC or another collection center that may lawfully receive HHW. Participating City shall provide Fort Worth with a written request, facsimile or e-mail at least sixty (60) days prior to the event date for which the request is made. Fort Worth shall have sole determination whether the Reserve MCU is available for use by Participating City and shall notify Participating City as soon as is reasonably practicable of such decision. Fort Worth shall not participate in nor be responsible for any part of the Participating City 's HHW Collection Event unless and except by written mutual agreement. (a) The Reserve 'MCU shall be in good working condition and Fort Worth shall disclose any known problems the Reserve MCU may have in performing the tasks necessary for the HHW Collection Event. Prior to issuance of the Reserve MCU, a pre -trip inspection for potential maintenance problems will be preformed by Fort Worth. Also, both parties will complete a pre -trip aesthetic assessment. Participating City shall be responsible for all certifications and insurance necessary for the proper operation of the Reserve MCU. (b) Participating City agrees to maintain and return the Reserve MCU in as good condition as it was in when Participating City took possession for use. Participating City shall return the Reserve MCU to Fort Worth in a timely manner and as mutually agreed upon. (c) Participating City shall be responsible for all work -related property damage, personal injury or death caused by Participating City's employees or volunteers and arising out of the use of the Reserve MCU during the term of this Agreement. (d) It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this Agreement, neither of the parties waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions. By entering into this Agreement the parties do not intend to create any obligations, expressed or implied, other than those set forth herein and this Agreement shall not create any rights in parties not signatories hereto. 5. DUTIES OF PARTICIPATING CITY Participating City agrees to perform the following duties in connection with the household hazardous waste collection program: A. Participating City will designate one of its employees, and another as an alternate, to act as its household hazardous waste collection coordinator to interact with Fort Worth. 3. In accordance with the latest DOT requirements, Participating City's MCU operators -will properly categorize, package, mark, label, and load into the MCU, all wastes received at the mobile collection event. Recyclable products (used oil, used oil filters, latex paint, recyclable anti -freeze, lead -acid batteries, and fluorescent lights) will be segregated into containers for recyclables. 4. After accepting wastes, Participating City's MCU operators shall thoroughly check each container for proper labeling and identification. If a container is properly identified, the material will be segregated according to hazard class and prepared for packaging. If a container does not have adequate labeling to permit identification, the MCU operators shall then attempt to identify the material from its physical characteristics using HAZCAT analysis and from information provided by the household presenting the waste. 5. The Participating City's MCU operators shall package all hazardous materials in accordance with United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and all other applicable federal and state requirements. After all the wastes have been properly identified and segregated, the MCU operators will reexamine the wastes for compatibility, list them on the container content sheets, and pack them into drums. Oil -based paints and latex paints shall be bulked separately in 55-gallon drums, or if the paint is left in its container, the paint can be packed in a lined cubic yard box, and packed and labeled according to federal and state regulations. Participating City shall not transport waste that is not HHW to the ECC. Participating City agrees to make its own arrangements to dispose of any non-HHW waste collected at the event. 6. Prior to transporting the HHW from the collection event site, Participating City's MCU operators shall complete a Bill of Lading, and shall keep the Bill of Lading in the cab of the truck hauling the MCU during transportation of the HHW to the ECC. Participating City shall require that a minimum of one copy of the latest North American Emergency Response Guidebook be kept within the cab of the truck. 7. During transportation, Participating City's MCU operators shall placard the MCU for transportation of hazardous waste in accordance with federal and state law. 8. Upon the return of the MCU to the ECC, Participating City's MCU operators shall follow the instructions of Fort Worth regarding the placement of the MCU for unloading. Fort Worth shall take possession of the MCU from Participating City after the MCU has been properly parked for unloading in accordance with Fort Worth's instructions and all required documents have been delivered to the ECC manager or his designee at the ECC. Fort Worth shall, within a reasonable amount of time, unload the HHW from the Participating City's MCU and store the unit at the ECC. After being contacted, Participating City shall pickup their unit within 10 days. C. In regards to materials accepted by Participating City, FORT WORTH MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTIES THAT: 1. the container contents are what the label indicates; 2. the container contents are those originally placed into the container by the manufacturer; 3. the product is of the quality intended for its use; 4. the contents of the container have been stored properly; 5. the instructions on the container label for use, storage, and first aid are current or correct; 6. the container is in unimpaired condition; 7. the product is still approved for use (i.e., it has not been banned or recalled); and 8. the product can be used without risk to persons, property or the environment. FURTHERMORE, ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE SPECIFICALLY DENIED. D. Participating City shall contact the ECC manager to arrange a pickup time to obtain materials. Participating City agrees that it shall not return to Fort Worth, directly or indirectly, any materials it obtains from Fort Worth under this paragraph. E. IN REGARDS TO MATERIALS ACCEPTED BY PARTICIPATING CITY, PARTICIPATING CITY DOES HEREBY WAIVE ALL CLAIMS, , INCLUDING PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIMS, AND RELEASES, AND HOLDS HARMLESS THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, AND ALL OF ITS OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS, IN BOTH THEIR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CAPACITIES, FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS, DEMANDS, EXPENSES OF LITIGATION, OR CAUSES OF ACTION WHICH MAY ARISE BY REASON OF INJURY TO PERSONS, LOSS OF PROPERTY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR LOSS OF USE OF ANY PROPERTY OCCASIONED BY THE TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, HANDLING, USE, AND DISPOSAL BY PARTICIPATING CITY OF ANY MATERIALS ACCEPTED BY PARTICIPATING CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FROM FORT WORTH. F. In regards to materials accepted by residents or businesses of Participating Cities, FORT WORTH MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR GUARANTIES THAT. 1. the container contents are what the label indicates; 2. the container contents are those originally placed into the container by the manufacturer; Page 11 9. ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION CENTER HOURS AND DAYS OF OPERATION A. Hours of Operation During the term of the Agreement, the ECUs hours of operation are as follows: Thursday and Friday 11:00 a.m. -- 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. B. Days the Environmental Collection Center will be closed During the term of the agreement, the ECC will be closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 26-28, 2009 Christmas Holiday, Friday, and Saturday, December 25-26, 2009 New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2010 Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18, 2010 Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010 Independence Day, Monday, July 5, 2010 Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010 Participating City understands and agrees that Fort Worth is anticipating that there may be employee furlough days during the term of this contract and that the EGG will be closed and Fort Worth employees will not be available to conduct mobile collection events on those furlough days. If additional furlough days or additional closures are necessary Fort Worth will notify Participating City prior to the closure unless due to an unforeseeable event. It is anticipated that the ECC will be closed on the following days as a result of the Fort Worth's tentative decision to furlough staff: ColumbusMonday, October 12, 2009 Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Good Friday, Friday, April 2, 2010 Saturday, May 29, 2010 Friday before Independence Day, July 2, 2010 Friday before Labor Day, September 3, 2010 Fort Worth will notify Participating City if this schedule changes. C. Notifying Residents Participating City agrees to notify its residents of the ECUs hours of operation and dates it will be closed. Participating City also may advertise the 24-hour Environmental Collection Center telephone number: (817) 392-6268. Page 13 recycling of household hazardous waste programs. If Participating City wishes to use to Licensed Art and/or Promotional Materials in other limited situations, Participating City must first obtain express written consent from Fort Worth. B. Fort Worth may provide licensed Artwork and Promotional Materials to Participating City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Participating City acknowledges that by virtue of this License, Participating City acquires only the right to use the original and permitted duplicate copies of the Licensed Artwork and Promotional Materials and does not acquire any rights of ownership in the Licensed Artwork and Promotional Materials, which rights shall remain exclusively with Fort Worth. If Participating City wants to modify or change the artwork and/or promotional materials in any manner, Participating City hereby agrees to contact Fort Worth in writing to obtain written consent before modifying or changing any artwork and/or promotional materials. C. If Participating City desires an actor to portray "Captain Crud" for an event, Participating City shall use actors approved by Fort Worth to portray "Captain, Crud" since "Captain Crud is owned by Fort Worth, Participating City shall be solely responsible for compensating actor for the services provided to Participating City. Participating City will contact Fort Worth as soon as possible with the date and time of the event agreeable to both parties to obtain approval for the chosen actor and to request and pickup the "Captain Crud" costume for its events. Fort Worth will provide the "Captain Crud" costume. However, Participating City agrees to be liable to Fort Worth for any damage to the costume or if Participating City fails to return the entire costume to Fort Worth or if the costume is not returned in the same condition as received. 12. IMMUNITY It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this Agreement, none of the Participating Cities waives, nor shall be hereby deemed to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising i wn the exercise of governmental powers and functions, and that the services described in this Agreement are a governmental function. 13. FORCE MAJEURE A delay or failure of Fort Worth to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shalt be excused to the extent that the delay or failure to perform resulted from a force majeure event, and the delay or failure was beyond the control of Fort Worth and not due to its fault or negligence. Participating City shall not have, and hereby waives, any claim whatever for any damages resulting from delays or failure to perform caused by a force majeure event. 14. TERMINATION The parties shall each have the right to terminate the Agreement for any reason, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the parties shall be released from all contractual obligations to the other party excluding "USE OF WASTE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING FIRMS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE" (Paragraph 6) Page 15 19. AUTHORITY This Agreement is made for Fort Worth and Participating City as an Interlocal Agreement, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. 20. AUTHORIZATION The undersigned officers and/or agents of the parties hereto are properly authorized officials and have the necessary authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto, and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions extending such authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect. EXECUTED IN TRIPLICATE CITY OF FORT WORTH By: Fernando Costa Assistant City Ma ager Date: /24/�ax APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: �/la�ty Hendrix U City Secretary Coraact authorization Date By: Printed nam Title: Date: 0 Q acl APPROVED AS TO FORM AN LEGALITY: 6 City Attorney ATTEST: Assistant City Secretary Page 17 IT SECRETARY WORTH, TX Exhibit "B" WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE I being the owner of property located at have been asked by the City of to allow a mobile collection event on my property to collect household hazardous waste on the , 20 I hereby give my permission to the City of and the City of Fort Worth, to hold a household hazardous waste collection event on my property in which the City of has asked the City of Fort Worth to send its mobile collection unit to collect the household hazardous waste that is brought to the event. Therefore, I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY the City of Fort Worth or its officers, agents, and employees and the City of and its officers, agents, and/or employees for any and all claims, demands, liability, causes of action, actions or suits of any character that I may have against the City of Fort Worth or its officers, agents, and/or employees and the City of or its officers, agents, and/or employees for any property loss or damage, for any and all personal injury including death or any other damage of any kind or character which may arises or that arises from allowing the City of to hold a household hazardous waste collection event, in which the City of Fort Worth sends its mobile collection unit on my property. I have read this Waiver and Release and fully understand its terms and conditions. I have not been influenced in any extent whatsoever by any representation or statements not contained in this Agreement. Signature Witness Date Page 19 T Environmental Collection Center Voucher 1 of 110 The City of Watauga authorizes who resides at the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street during the normal hours of operation. For more information on items accepted at the center and hours, please call the Environmental Collection Center at (817) 392-3279. This voucher expires 60 days after the date it is issued or September 30, 2010 whichever comes first. City Staff Signature Environmental Center Staff Signature Date Date