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k. ds Q`��GtAKEq� Spring • e • B • dGw�A� C 4llV QQ iUV ® 3Memorandum of Understanding c�2S RE: Fire �1.u59 Inspection Purpose: This memorandum of understanding outlines the agreement between the Spring Lake Park Fire Department Inc. (Fire Department) and the City of Mounds View specific to the City of Mounds View contracting with the Fire Department to provide Fire Inspection Services. Method and Liability: The Fire Department will provide said services using certified fire inspectors/marshals who will be employees of the corporation thus ensuring all insurances and tort immunity provisions are in force. Rate: The Fire Department will provide fire inspection services for a flat rate of $50 an hour. All components of fire code inspection and enforcement; training, certification, code books, vehicle, uniform, correspondence, etc. are inclusive in the rate except scheduling. The rate shall be based on quarter hour increments and any travel time shall be included with starting location of Fire Station One located at 1710 County Highway 10. Scheduling: The City of Mounds View, in communication with the Fire Department, will schedule inspections based on inspector availability as determined and agreed upon in advance. The inspector will schedule all re- inspections. Scope: All commercial, industrial, assembly, storage properties and Multi -Family properties with more than 4 units would be inspected on a regular basis using the current/historical rotation schedule which is based on the principle of the higher the hazard, the more frequent the inspection. For example, assemblies and manufacturing with hazardous chemicals or operations would be inspected yearly. Low hazards would be inspected every 3 to 5 years. The scope does NOT include any residential or multi -family units with four or less units. The scope does NOT include plan review for new construction, new alarms, or new suppression systems. However, this can be provided at the same hourly rate. The scope does NOT include appeals process time and preparation which would be billed in addition. We have had one appeal in Mounds View the past 19 years which took an estimated 6 hours of additional time; preparation for the hearing and the hearing. The appeal did NOT go to the state level or to court.