HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-2695Anoka County may make the Anoka County Law Enforcement Center (herein "Firing Range ")
facilities, which are located in Coon Rapids, MN, available for use by taw enforcement agencies to
conduct qualifying s oots a d onduct training activities.
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The � ' 1 1 , (herein "Agency ") is a law enforcement agency and wishes to
conduct such activities at the Firing Range. Agency agrees to pay Anoka County (herein "County ") a
fee based on the fee schedule for use of the Firing Range facilities. The fee schedule is $50 /hour
with a three hour minimum. Scheduled range time which is canceled without 30 days prior notice
will be billed at a rate of $35 /hour. The date, time and duration of use is to be arranged and
approved by Anoka County Sheriff or designee prior to the use of the firing range.
Agency acknowledges the inherent risks involved in firearms training and further acknowledges
no matter what precautions are taken serious injury or death could result from participation in such
training. Agency acknowledges that providing access to the firing range is not an essential service
provided by the County and agrees that use of the firing range shalt be subject to the terms herein. In
consideration for being permitted by Anoka County to conduct activities at the firing range facilities,
which' activities may consist of firearms practice, qualifying shoots, obstacle course training, and other
training and drills, the Agency through its authorized agent, agrees to the following:
Waiver and Assumption of Risk
Agency knows, understands and acknowledges the risks and hazards associated with using the
firing range and hereby assumes any and all risks and hazards associated therewith. Agency hereby
irrevocably waives any and all claims including recovery of damages against the County and its
officials, employees, agents and insurers for any bodily injury (including death), loss or property
damage incurred by Agency as a result of using the firing range, and hereby releases and forever
discharges the County and its officials, employees, agents and insurers from any and all claims or
liability. It does not waive liability or claims for injuries obtained as a result of the County's sole
negligence; nor willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct by the County.
Indemnification
Agency agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its elected officials,
officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, liability, toss, damages, costs and expenses,
including attorney's fees, which the County may incur or be required to pay as a result of any or all
claims, demands or judgments arising out of or related to or alleged to have arisen out of any activity
connected directly or indirectly with such activities conducted by the Agency at the firing range.
Agency shall not be required to defend and /or indemnify the County for toss or injury obtained as a
result of the County's sole negligence; nor willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct by the County.
No Waiver of Statutory Tort Limits
Nothing in this agreement is intended or should be construed in any manner as a waiver of the
County's immunities or tort limits contained in Minnesota Statutes chapter 466.
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Authority
The Agency represents and warrants that it has the power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and the person or persons executing this Agreement on its behalf has full and complete
legal authority to do so, and thereby binds them and, to the extent permitted by this Agreement, its
successors and assigns.
Expiration
This agreement shalt expire one year from the date of signature below.
This document contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the terms of this
agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:
NAME OF AUTHORIZED AGENT:
AUTHORIZED AGENT'S TITLE
/
ated:
Signat of Agent authorized to enter into a contract
Accepted on Behalf of the County on by:
Signature of Sheriff or Designee /date
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January 5, 2016
Chief Scott Nadeau
Columbia Heights Police Department
825 — 41" Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dear Chief Nadeau,
Office of the Sheriff
Anoka County
Sheriff James Stuart
13301 Hanson Blvd. NW Andover, MN 55304 (763)323 -5000
RE: ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE GUN RANGE
Beginning today we will start scheduling Range use dates and times. You may schedule Range use
by calling Roxanne Klink, Training Coordinator at 763 - 323 -5099 or sending an e -mail to
Roxanne. Klink@co.anoka.mn. us.
On January 25, 2016, we will be accepting reservations from departments outside of Anoka County.
Please be aware in order to reserve the range, your agency must have on file a signed Range Use
Agreement for 2016. You will also need to submit a lesson plan to Roxanne Klink two weeks prior
to conducting your firearms training at the Range.
Attached is a copy of the 2016 Range Use Agreement.
The rate for Range usage will be $50 per hour.
Thank you.
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