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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065627 - General - Contract - Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentTPWD CA-0009594 CSC No. 65627 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT between TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT and CITY OF FORT WORTH for PRESCRIBED FIRE TRAINING This Contract is entered into by and between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, hereinafter referred to as "TPWD", and the City of Fort Worth, by and through the Fort Worth Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as "FWFD", pursuant to the authority granted by and in compliance with the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code. TPWD and FWFD may be referred to herein collectively as "Agencies" and separately as "Agency." I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Contract is to provide opportunities to capitalize on prescribed fire training, which is available to FWFD through the implementation of TPWD's prescribed fire operations. TPWD will mutually benefit by having additional qualified labor available to implement prescribed fires on TPWD managed properties. The provisions of this Contract delineates each Agency's responsibilities and procedures when conducting cooperative prescribed fire operations ("BURN") performed under the management of TPWD as a part of its normal land management activities within the State of Texas. OFFICIAL RECORD II. RESPONSIBILITIES CITY SECRETARY A. TPWD shall: FT. WORTH, TX 1. Provide a primary point of contact to FWFD for the purpose of notifications for each BURN. 2. Provide coordination among and between Agencies. 3. Manage, organize, and provide personnel management of each BURN, according to guidelines and requirements prescribed by TPWD policy. 4. Notify FWFD of BURN opportunities and request specific equipment and personnel resources if needed. 5. Assist FWFD in documenting the participation of FWFD's employees in each BURN for training file purposes. B. FWFD shall: 1. Provide a primary point of contact to TPWD for the purpose of notifications for each BURN. 2. Allow TPWD to have operational control of personnel, equipment, and resources being used, unless otherwise agreed. 3. Assure that all FWFD employees participating in BURN: a) Are physically capable of performing assigned duties; b) Maintain certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to operate safely and effectively in the assigned position; c) Maintain support of employer for participation in activities; and d) Hold appropriate National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification(s) or taskbooks for trainee positions. 4. Maintain a roster with qualification and fitness levels of all its employees who will be participating in the BURN and provide the roster to TPWD before each BURN. 5. Provide all tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its employees necessary to complete performance under this Contract. All PPE must meet or exceed National Fire Protection Association TPWD Template - April 2026 TPWD CA-0009594 (NFPA) 1950 Standard on Personal Protective Equipment for Technical Rescue Incidents, Emergency Medical Operations, and Wildland and Urban Interface Firefighting (current edition). III. ADMINISTRATIVE, FINANCIAL, AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT A. Reimbursement: TPWD will NOT reimburse FWFD for any costs associated with its participation in the BURN, including wages, travel, per -diem, supplies or equipment. Each Agency to this Contract will be responsible for its own expenses, including but not limited to those items listed above. B. Funding: Any expenditure of resources must be from current revenues available to the paying Agency. C. Medical Care for Injury or Illness: If FWFD's employee incurs an injury or illness during the performance of this Contract, TPWD will cooperate logistically with FWFD to ensure FWFD's employee is properly treated and medically evaluated. In the absence of FWFD's management, TPWD will investigate the incident and make a determination as to whether, in its opinion, the injury or illness was work related and will notify FWFD of its findings for proper processing of a Workers Compensation claim. D. Liability: Pursuant to Government Code §791.006(a-1), the Agencies agree to assign the liability as follows, in a manner different than that specified in §791.006(a): 1. Each Agency will be responsible for its actions, and the actions of its employees. 2. The activities performed under this Contract shall be performed entirely at each Agency's own risk. 3. To the extent allowed by law, each Agency releases the other Agency from the actions of its own employees. 4. TPWD certifies that it will meet all applicable insurance requirements under Section 11.355 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. E. Compliance with Laws: All burn activities must be conducted in accordance with applicable law, including Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 11, Subchapter M, and associated TPWD regulations, and the "General Plan for Burning on TPWD Lands" document, which apply to burn activities conducted on TPWD land. IV. POINTS OF CONTACT TPWD Project Coordinator(s): Jeff Sparks State Parks Fire Program Manager 12016 FM 848 Tyler, Texas 75707 903-566-5698 office 0eff.sparks(@tpwd.texas.gov Kevin Ferguson State Parks Fire Specialist 100 Park Road 71 Mineral Wells, Texas 76067 512-413-6808 office kevin.ferguson tpwd.texas.gov Mike Lloyd State Parks Fire Specialist SP-R3 West HQ 7690 HWY 46 West Pipe Creek, Texas 78063 830-535-4733 office mike.11oyd@tpwd.texas.gov FWFD Project Coordinator(s): Deputy Chief, James Horton 505 W Felix Street Fort Worth, Texas 76115 817-392-6891 James.horton@fortworthtexas.gov TPWD Template — April 2026 TPWD CA-0009594 TPWD Contract Coordinator: FWFD Contract Coordinator: Amy Ringstaff Assistant City Manager William Contract Administration Manager Johnson 4200 Smith School Road 100 Fort Worth Trail Austin, Texas 78744 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 512-389-4779 office 817-392-8018 tpwdcontracting(cDtpwd.texas.gov William.johnson(c fortworthtexas.aov w/Copy to City Attorney's Office at same address V. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Amendments: This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the Agencies. Such amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the Agencies. B. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Contract shall be resolved using Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code. C. Public Disclosure: Information, documentation and other material in connection with this Contract may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code ("the Public Information Act"). To the extent allowed by law, no public disclosures or news releases pertaining to this Contract shall be made without prior written approval of TPWD. D. Termination: This Contract shall terminate upon expiration of the term, unless otherwise extended or renewed as provided in accordance with the Contract terms and conditions. Either Agency may terminate this Contract upon a thirty (30) day written notice. E. Termination for Default: TPWD may, by written notice of default to FWFD, terminate this Contract in whole or in part for cause if FWFD fails to perform in full compliance with the Contract requirements, through no fault of TPWD. TPWD will provide a thirty (30) day written notice of termination to FWFD of intent to terminate, and TPWD will provide FWFD with an opportunity for consultation with TPWD prior to termination. VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This Contract shall commence on the date of the last signature and shall continue for a period of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with other provisions of this Contract. This Contract may be extended upon written approval by both Agencies. CITY OF FORT WORTH/FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT By: ZJA, 9./—� William Johnson Assistant City Manager Date: 08/06/2026 TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Amy Digitally signed by Amy Ringstaff By: Ringstaff Date: 2026.08.0515:19:39 -05'00' Amy Ringstaff, CTCD, CTCM Contract Administration Manager Date: August 5, 2026 TPWD Template — April 2026 TPWD CA-0009594 CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: 9��a By: Name: Raymond Hill Title: Fire CHief Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Name: Taylor C. Paris Title: Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Name: Ryan Zelazny Title: Fire Deputy Chief • ---- an City Secretary: FO43°°4 va,�o e9 tep _ ° a °ors o=a° By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX 4 TPWD Template - April 2026 FORT WORTH. I City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: ILA Subject of the Agreement: INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT between TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 0 No ❑ If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ❑ *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 0 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder: rder: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.