HomeMy WebLinkAboutFiring Range-Homeland Security AGREEMENT FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY USE OF
THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT RANGE FACILITY
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 5 day of Hay
200 3 , by and between the CITY OF AUBURN, a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington, hereafter referred to as "CITY" and Department o£ Homeland Sec,ur±ty,
~'ectera± -Protective 3ervice
a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose address is
(Federal Agency)
400 15th Street, SW, Auburn, WA, hereinafter referred to as "OUTSIDE
AGENCY".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a firearms range facility within the city
limits of Auburn, King County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the OUTSIDE AGENCY has officers for whom the range facility
would be of use and benefit in their training; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial to both parties hereto that this agreement be
executed providing for use of the range facility by OUTSIDE AGENCY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits
contained herein, IT IS AGREED BY THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Schedulinq for Use. For the term of this a~greement, officers of the
OUTSIDE AGENCY may use the Auburn range facility on a scheduled basis. Such use
can be scheduled by giving the range facility manager notice thereof, with the number
of persons involved, at least thirty-days (30) in advance of the intended use. The range
facility manager shall have authority to schedule such use in a manner that does not
conflict with other uses of the range facility and may waive the thirty-day (30) notice.
Range Facility Agreement
Resolution No. 3545, Exhibit "A"
October 30, 2002
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2. Requirements for Use. For purposes of Section 1 above, only those
weapons approved by the CITY range facility manager will be authorized for use at the
Auburn range facility. All OUTSIDE AGENCY officers using the range facility shall be
subject to and abide by all range rules and regulations implemented by the CITY for the
range facility. Copies of range facility rules will be handed out to all officers u sing the
facility and all other officers shall follow all directions and requests given by the range
facility manager. The CITY may refuse entry to or use of the range facility by any
officer(s)/person(s) who fail to abide by such rules and regulations.
3. Payment of Fee. In consideration for the use of the range facility, the
OUTSIDE AGENCY shall pay to the CITY the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars
per Day of a.a_~n~!.~.iPa~ed.use for the coming year of remaining year. Payment of the fee
will entitle the OUTSIDE AGENCY one day per $100.00 for that year if OUTSIDE
AGENCY begins use of the range facility during the calendar year. Payment of the fee
shall be made prior to the OUTSIDE AGENCY'S first use of the range facility.
Member Cities of the Valley Cities Special Response Team (SRT) shall no be charged
for use of the range by SRT Team Members.
,~. Hold Harmless and Indemnification. The CITY shall not be responsible
for any accidents, losses, damage or injuries suffered by OUTSIDE AGENCY, its
officials, employees, officers and agents while using the range facility, ~c.~ept for losses
arising out of the CITY'S sole negligence. For and in consideration of the use of the
Auburn Police Department's Pistol Range, OUTSIDE AGENCY does hereby promise to
indemnify, de._f~pd and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, employees and
agents from and against any and all claims, demands, and/or causes of action of any
kind or character whatsoever arising out of or relating to the OUTSIDE AGENCY'S use
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of the range facility, including but not limited to, all claims by any of OUTSIDE
AGENCY'S personnel, employees or agents for personal injury, death or damage to
their persons or property. The CITY retains the right to participate in any suit if any
principle of governmental or public law is involved. Hold harmless provisions shall not
apply to losses arising out of the CITY'S sole negligence. The provisions of this section
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
5. Liability Insurance Required. The OUTSIDE AGENCY shall be required
to file with the City Clerk's Office, as a condition of the use of the range facility,
evidence, which is acceptable to the CITY, reflecting combined single limit liability
insurance coverage of One Million Dollars or more per occurrence and evidence that
the CITY is named as an additional insured on OUTSIDE AGENCY'S liability insurance
policy. In the event OUTSIDE AGENCY is a member of a self-insured pool, a letter
confirming coverage as provided above must be submitted by the insured pool to the
CITY.
6. Termination of Aqreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement
by providing no less than sixty (60) days written notice of its intention to terminate. In
the event such termination occurs, the fee paid for the calendar year shall be prorated
on a monthly basis on the annual fee of One Thousand Dollars and any refund will be
paid within forth-five (45) days of the date of termination.
7. Term of Aqreement. The term of this agreement shall commence on the
date here signed and terminate on December 31,2005.
Range Facility Agreement
Resolution No. 3545, Exhibit"A"
October 30, 2002
Page 3
8. Automatic Renewal. This agreement will be automatically renewed for
an additional three-year term unless the CITY receives written notice of OUTSIDE
AGENCY'S intent to terminate at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the calendar
year.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Da~! Daskam
City Clerk
APP~.~D ,~F~ORM:y
Acting City Attorney
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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RANGE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ATTACHMENT "1"
Range Unit
The Auburn Police Department Range Unit c°nsists of a Range
Commander. Range Master. Range Ofr,~rs. and Range Safety ~rs.
Additional Collateral duties are Range Maintenance Ofticer. Armorer. and Supply
Officer.
Range Days:
. The Aubum Police depadment has established range days on the
First and' Third Fridays of each month. The
I R~ Friday is for remedial training
from 0900 until 1300. From 1300-1630 the range is open for Individual practice,
qualification, or individual instruction. The Third Friday is primarily for officer
qualifications, individual practice, and individual instruction.
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Range Scheduling
Range scheduling is coordinated through th~ Range Commander.
Agencies interested in utilizing the Aubum Firing. Range must corntSlete a
. contract prior to the use of the range. This 'contract contains-range operating
procedures, protocols, sign in/out procedures, and safety instructions.
Range Operations
· 1. Prior to starting range operations, the following procedures must be
completed:
A. The range must be scheduled with the Range Commander.
B. The range sign in sheet must be completed.
1. Only CJTC range officers and range safety officers are authorized to
sign out the range.
2. The keys to the range shack, watershed gate, range flag, and range
key will then be released to the signing authority.
C. Valley Communications must be notified that mhge operations will. be -
commencing.'
D. A range sweep must be conducted. This can be accomplished by driving
north on the range mad and looking down into the ravine directly north of the
backstop and the hillside to the north. Then walking down the roadway on the
east side of the range and walking north until you can visually inspect the
eastern portion of the ravine and hillside. ..
E. Placing the 'Range Operations in Progress Contact Range Staff Prior to
P .roceeding' near the roadway leading to the impact ama and raising the red
· range flag.
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F. Complete a range safety brief for those personnel intending on using the
range. ' .
2. Before closing the .range the following procedures must be C°mPleted.
A. All brass and live ammunition must be'pick up off 6f the range.
B. The barriCade and the flag must be removed..
C. The range safety officer must notify Valley Communications that range
operations have been completed and request an on-duty Range Officer or
Aubum Police Sergeant respond to clear the range.
D. Once range clearance has been granted, return the range keys and flag to
the Auburn Police Department and sign back in the range.
Night Operations require additional safety measures. Prior to signing out the
Auburn Police Department Range for night operations, the range must be
schedule 3 weeks in advance.
A. The Range Master w~l ensure that surrounding residential areas are notified
that a night fire will be conducted no later than-1 week prior to the scheduled
range usage.
B. The Range Master will ensure that an Auburn Police Range Officer is
assigned to that night operation.
Range Safety
Ti~e Aubum Police Department is committed to the safefirearms
training, use, and maintenance. To ensure .that safety is maximized, the
following rules and principles shall be briefed and followed:
A. Ail guns are always loaded.
B. Never point your weapon at anything you are not willing to shoot.
C. Keep your finger off of the trigger until your sights are on target and you are
willing to shoot.
D. Be sure of your backstop and what is beyond.
E. All weapons are to' be carried muzzle towards the ground and Oriented
towards the backstop.
F. Ail clearing of Weapons are completed on the firing line. ·
G. Ail handguns will be bolstered prior to moving away from the firing line unless
otherwise directed by the range safety officer.
H. All personnel on the range .have the authority to stop training if they see an
unsafe act. '
I. If a cease fire is called, all firing stops immediately and weapons are
bolstered and/or placed on safe.
J. Ail personnel are required to wear eye and ear protection.
K. Ail personnel are familiar with the left and ~ight limits.
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L. Them is no eating, smoking, or drinking on the firing line. We require that
prior to engaging in these functions wash your hands and face to remove lead
residue..
M. There is no firing above the bock stop. The only exception to this rule is
ShOtgun familiarization with bird loads:
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