31 Motion to approve an interlocal agreement with PISD for the purchase and maintenance of a Thor Guard lightening prediction and warning system

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INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF LAMAR § This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement ("Agreement) is entered into by and between the City of Paris, Texas ("CITY") and the Paris Independent School District ("PISD"), effective as of the _ day of , 2008. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes local governmental entities, such as the City of Paris and Paris Independent School District, to enter into interlocal cooperation contracts for the purpose of performing governmental functions and services; and, WHEREAS, Section 791.001 of Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code encourages, as a matter of state policy, cooperation between local governments to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments, by authorizing them to contract with one another to share services, equipment, resources, and generally participate in arrangements mutually beneficial, not only to the governmental entities themselves, but to the citizens and constituents they serve; and, WHEREAS, preserving and protecting the health and safety of the students, teachers and administrators of PISD and the citizens, employees and administrators of the City of Paris, Texas is a governmental function of both PISD and the CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Paris and Paris Independent School District desire to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement ("Agreement") to share costs of a lightning detection system to be located on or about the proposed new Paris High School Campus, the Love Civic Center and Dragon Park Complex. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. This Agreement shall be effective .2008 and shall have an initial term of 12 months, ending one year from the effective date herein; thereafter this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive 12 month terms until such time that this Agreement is terminated on 30 days written notice by either party. Any costs, fees or expenses incurred up through the date of termination of the Agreement shall be the shared responsibility of the parties as set out herein. -1- EXHIBIT,,,, 16~