08.02 - Law Enforcement Contract -PL & Jenkins Town

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Except as otherwise specifically set forth, law enforcement service shall encompass only such duties and functions of the type coming within the jurisdiction of Pequot Lakes pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota. Petty. misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses occurring within Jenkins Twp which the Pequot Lakes Police Department charges shall be prosecuted by the City Prosecutor, as appointed by the Pequot Lakes City Council, and fines collected there from shall be distributed in accordance with state law. HEADQUARTERS AND EQUIPMENT The headquarters of the Pequot Lakes personnel providing police service in Jenkins Twp shall be in Pequot Lakes, and members of the general public having need to communicate with the Pequot Lakes Police Department on matter arising out of or involving person or property in Jenkins Twp may communicate directly with Pequot Lakes Police headquarters or the Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department. Pequot Lakes, under the terms of this contract, will provide all communication devices, equipment, records, other materials and personnel necessary to the performance of this contract except to the extent that this contract specifically provides for the furnishing of any part thereof by Jenkins Twp. PUBLIC INFORMATION Both parties agree to take reasonable steps necessary to inform the public of the fact that Pequot Lakes is providing police service for Jenkins Twp. PERSONNEL: POLICIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS All personnel used in providing police service to Jenkins Twp under this contract shall be and remain employees of Pequot Lakes. The personnel policies and contracts applicable to Pequot Lakes Police employees shall apply, and compensation and applicable fringe benefits shall be the responsibility of and subject to determination from time to time by Pequot Lakes. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY Under authority of Minnesota Statute Section 471.59, Subdivision 12, "Joint Exercise of Police Power", Jenkins Twp authorizes all sworn officers of the Pequot Lakes Police Department to exercise the powers of "Peace Officers" or "Police Officers" within the corporate limits of Jenkins Twp, with the same authority as in the corporate limits of Pequot Lakes, provided they meet the requirements of sub paragraphs (1) and (2) of Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, Subdivision 12. OFF -DUTY POLICE SERVICE Members of the Pequot Lakes Police Department shall provide off -duty police service or special additional police service for which a special charge is made within Jenkins Twp of the same basis as such off -duty special services are provided in Pequot Lakes. CHARGES BY PEQUOT LAKES FOR POLICE SERVICES Pequot Lakes shall charge, and Jenkins Twp shall pay, for police services provided for under this contract on a basis as hereinafter provided. Police service shall begin January 1, 2011 and shall continue for a period of one year through December 31, 2011. The cost to Jenkins Twp for services provided under this basic contract shall be $26,500 per year. Jenkins Twp shall make payment to Pequot Lakes on a monthly basis in the amount of $2,208.33. Payment shall be made to Pequot Lakes by Jenkins Twp on a monthly basis in the amount of $2,208.33 per month. TERM OF CONTRACT This contract shall be effective as of January 1, 2011 and shall continue to December 31, 2011. This contract shall be renewed on an annual basis. Notice of intent to terminate the contract for failure to comply with the contract terms and conditions, by either party must be submitted in writing to the other party prior to September 1 st each year, for the upcoming calendar year. Pequot Lakes shall have the right to terminate this contract for failure of Jenkins Twp to make