08.03 - Law Enforcement Contract-PL & City of Jenkins

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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 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 shall be in Pequot Lakes, and members of the general public having need to communicate with the Pequot Lakes Police Department on matters arising out of or involving person or property in Jenkins may communicate directly with Pequot Lakes Police Department 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. 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. Pequot Lakes may, at its option, mark any or all of its police vehicles as " Pequot Lakes Police Department, "Jenkins Police Department" or some similar designation. PERSONNEL: POLICIES AND FRINGE BENEFITS All personnel used in providing police service to Jenkins 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 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, 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 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 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 for services provided under this basic contract shall be $40,000 per year. Jenkins shall make payment to Pequot Lakes on a monthly basis in the amount of $3,333.33. Additional charges may apply as per the ACES contract for impounded dogs that go unclaimed by the animal's owner. TERM OF CONTRACT This contract shall be effective as of January 1, 2011, and shall continue to December 31, 2011. This contract shall be in effect as determined above unless terminated by either party. Termination of the contract by either party shall be