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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
IDAHO FIREWISE
AND
CITY OF EAGLE
I. This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is made and entered into by
and between Idaho Firewise (hereafter referred to as IDFW), and the City of Eagle. This MOU
serves to clarify the relationship between the two entities, hereafter referred to as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, Idaho Firewise is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve and educate the
public, including the value of landscaping for fire protection.
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to work cooperatively to achieve their mutual goals and, in
furtherance thereof, the Parties desire to enter into this MOU to outline their roles and
responsibilities in the management of the Firewise Demonstration Garden, whose detailed size and
location is as follows:
Approximately 500 square feet in size located on City of Eagle's Ada/Eagle Sports Complex
PAR #0146 AT W SIDE LOT 1 BLK 1HIDDEN HOLLOW SUB POR R/S 9645 3151 E.
GREENBROOK STREET EAGLE, ID 83616.
II. All parties recognize a shared value in the continued research and testing of Firewise
plant species suitability for Idaho and providing a demonstration garden in an aesthetically
pleasing Firewise Landscape design, in addition to providing public education and access to the
garden. This MOU recognizes the effectiveness of each organization's programs, to achieve
greater access to different technical aspects of firewise horticultural attributes that have
applicability to wildland settings.
III. Roles and Responsibilities
A. Idaho Firewise roles and responsibilities include:
1. Coordinate with City of Eagle on plant materials utilized in the Firewise Garden.
2. Confer with City of Eagle key personnel to ensure efforts meet both the educational
goals of the City of Eagle and those of IDFW.
3. Provide educational materials such as brochures, kiosks and species identification
signage appropriate for the public in the Firewise Demonstration Garden as funding
allows.
4. Provide Firewise plant material, as availability and funding allows.
5. Provide species data sheet to be used for annual species performance evaluations.
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6. Provide Firewise plant species performance evaluation criteria.
7. Provide maintenance consultations for guidelines on best horticultural practices.
B. City of Eagle roles and responsibilities include:
1. Provide documentation of land ownership or lease agreement(s).
2. Coordinate educational events within the Firewise Demonstration Garden, which
coincide with the goals of IDFW.
3. Allow use of the Firewise Demonstration Garden for structured learning experiences
by IDFW personnel and official volunteers.
4. Maintain the Firewise Demonstration Garden with a high degree of best horticultural
practices.
5. Perform annual species performance evaluation.
6. Provide IDFW with annual update on species data sheet.
7. Coordinate with IDFW for the replacement of poor performing species and trial of
new species.
C. The joint roles and responsibilities of the Parties include:
1. Distribution of Firewise Landscaping educational material and information.
2. Utilize the garden for educational events.
3. Share information from ongoing species evaluations and maintained data sheet.
4. Utilize each party's personnel and expertise to achieve respective goals.
IV. Funding
A. This MOU shall not obligate any partner to expend funds or involve the agencies in any
contract or other obligations for the payment of money.
B. This MOU is neither a fiscal nor a funds obligation document. Any endeavor involving
reimbursement or contribution of funds between the agencies to this MOU will be
handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures including those
for Government procurement and printing. This MOU does not establish authority for
noncompetitive awards to the cooperator of any contract or other agreement. Any
contract or agreement for other services must fully comply with all applicable
requirements for competition.
V. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations; Severability Clause
This MOU is subject to all applicable Federal laws, regulations and rules, whether now in force
or hereafter enacted or promulgated. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as in any way
impairing the general powers of IDFW under such applicable laws, regulations, and rules. If any
term or provision of this MOU is held to be invalid or illegal, such term or provision shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. Meeting the terms of
this MOU shall not excuse any failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations,
whether or not these laws and regulations are specifically listed herein.
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VII. Term, Amendments, and Termination
A. Term of MOU:
1. This MOU becomes effective upon the date last signed and executed by the duly
authorized representative of the Parties to this MOU.
2. This MOU shall remain in effect for five (5) years from the execution date unless
terminated, extended, or cancelled prior to the expiration date.
B. Amendments:
1. The Parties may request changes to this MOU, which shall be effective only upon the
written agreement of all Parties.
2. Any changes, modification, revisions, or amendments to this MOU shall be
incorporated by written instrument, executed and signed by all Parties, and will be
effective in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein.
C. Termination:
1. This MOU may be unilaterally terminated at any time by any one of its participants,
following at least 30 days written notice to the other participants.
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VIII. Signatures
A. All signatories have the appropriate delegation of authority to sign this MOU.
B. The Parties hereto have executed this MOU on the dates shown below.
IDAHO FIREWISE
By:
Name:
Title: xecutive Director
Address: PO Box 8234 Moscow. ID 83843
ickinson
Dated: X L.5 / 6o
City of Eagle
By: 7-2Dated: �r -1 /6
Name: Stan Ridgeway
Title: Mayor
Address: 660 E. Civic lane. Eagle. ID 83616
Attachments:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
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Exhibit A
The principal contacts for this MOU are:
Idaho Firewise
Executive Director
Ivy Dickinson
PO Box 8234
Moscow, ID 83843
208-310-7472
ivy®idahofirewise.org
City of Eagle Parks and Recreation
Director
Mike Aho
660 E. Civic Lane
Eagle, ID 83616
208-489-8763
maho®cityofeagle.org
Exbibit B
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