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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.015.2021Contract No. 067.21 - BOCC (Attached) AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO REGARDING THE HOUSING OF PITKIN COUNTY DETAINEES AT THE GARFIELD COUNTY JAIL RESOLUTION NO. 015-2021 RECITALS WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 2.8.3 (Actions) of the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter ("HRC") official action by formal resolution shall be required for all actions of the Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") not requiring ordinance power on matters of significant importance affecting citizens, and; WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County under the authority granted pursuant to C.R.S. Section 29-1-2-1 and Article XIV, Section 10 of the Colorado Constitution is hereby entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Garfield, Colorado. WHEREAS, The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office operates a county jail (the "Pitkin County Jail"), as required by Colorado Statutory law. WHEREAS, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners provides funding for the operation and maintenance of the Pitkin County Jail. WHEREAS, the Garfield County Sheriff operates a county jail (the "Garfield County Jail"), as required by Colorado Statutory law. WHEREAS, the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners provides funding for the operation and maintenance of the Garfield County Jail. WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado and the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado regarding the housing of Pitkin County Detainees at the Garfield County Jail, attached hereto, which provides the specific terms and conditions by which Garfield County and the Garfield County Sheriff's Office will house Pitkin County Inmates in the Garfield County Jail. WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has determined that the emergency circumstances that warrant the enactment of this Resolution immediately upon adoption are based on the Pitkin County Sheriff's statement that the Pitkin County Jail is no longer safe and secure for the housing of Pitkin County Detainees and presents a risk to Sheriff's Office personnel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado that it hereby approves An t mergency Resolution Of The Board Of County Commissioners Of Pitkin County, Colorado, Approving An Intergovernmental Agreement Between The Board Of County Commissioners Of Garfield County, Colorado And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Pitkin County, Colorado Regarding The Housing Of Pitkin County Detainees At The Garfield County Jail and authorizes the Chair to sign the Resolution and upon the satisfaction of the County Attorney as to form, execute any other associated documents necessary to complete this matter. This Resolution is effective as of the date of adoption. INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED AS AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION ON THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021 AND SET FOR CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2021. NOTICE OF CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 2021. NOTICE OF CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE www.pitkincounty.com ON THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 2021. CONFIRMED AT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH 2021. POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE www.pitkincounty.com ON THE 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2021. PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, AFTER CONFIRMATORY PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 2021. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By jt,ain,t,{ft, jbtu S Jeanette Jones Deputy County Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Richard Y Neiley III, Asst County Attorney By: Kelly McNicholas Kury, Chair Date: Mar -03-2021 MANAGER APPROVAL Jon Peacock, County Manager 2 ■III .r1WYFK.41fii111` Hig+uli',1}42,N.1019tl h 11111 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 1 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doo Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO Contract No. 067.21 - BOCC INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO REGARDING THE HOUSING OF PITKIN COUNTY DETAINEES AT THE GARFIELD COUNTY JAIL THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this "d day of f -e 2021 by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GI= COUNTY, COLORADO, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado (referred to hereinafter as "Garfield County"), and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, a home -rule county and political subdivision of the State of Colorado (referred to hereafter as "Pitkin County"). RECITALS 1. Garfield County and Pitkin County have the authority to act cooperatively and the authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-1-201 et seq. and Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution. 2. C.R.S. § 17-26-101 requires Garfield County and Pitkin County, at the expense of each, to maintain a county jail for the detention and confinement of persons lawfully committed. 3. Garfield County maintains a jail for the detention and confinement of persons (hereafter the "Garfield Jail"), which is controlled and managed by the Garfield County Sheriff. 4. Pitkin County maintains a jail for the detention and confinement of persons (hereafter the "Pitkin Jail"), which is controlled and managed by the Pitkin County Sheriff. 5. C.R.S. § 17-26-103 requires the Pitkin County Sheriff and the Garfield County Sheriff to receive and safely keep every person duly committed or placed in their respective jails. 6. The Pitkin County Jail was constructed in 1984 and has been in continuous use since that time. The Pitkin County Sheriff has represented that the Jail is no longer safe to house detained and confined persons and seeks alternative housing and detention facilities. Discussions are underway to remodel or rebuild the current Pitkin County Jail, during which time detained and confined persons will need to be housed elsewhere. 7. The Garfield County Sheriff is willing to provide such housing for individual detainees and confined persons from Pitkin County ("Pitkin County Detainee(s)") under the terms and conditions of this Agreement and until such time as Pitkin County is able to house its own detainees, as long as progress toward a new or remodeled Pitkin County facility is moving forward.. Any Pitkin County detainee placed in the Garfield Jail will be housed under a courtesy hold. The Garfield Jail and Garfield County Sheriff shall be responsible for the maintenance, safekeeping, and custody of those Pitkin County Detainees housed in the Garfield Jail under a courtesy hold, but the Pitkin County Sheriff shall be responsible for the transport and delivery of Pitkin County Detainees to and from the Garfield Jail for all lawful purposes and for all Pitkin 1 11 1111 Pr11P1r rkPPrlri:Wk % ligAtaril:clia 11111 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Albericc 2 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO County jail staff who assist in the transportation to and from, or the housing of, such Detainees in the Garfield Jail... AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and obligations herein set forth, the Parties agree as follows: I. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated here as if fully set forth. 2. Criteria for Acceptance of Pitkin County Detainees. a. The Garfield County Sheriff reserves the right to not house a Pitkin County Detainee at any time and for any reason. In advance of seeking placement of a Pitkin County Detainee in the Garfield Jail, the Pitkin County Sheriff shall provide the Garfield County Sheriff with all records related to the Pitkin County Detainee in the possession of the Pitkin County Sheriff. Generally, a person will be accepted or rejected based on the following criteria: i. Availability of space at the Garfield County Jail; ii. Security classification of the Pitkin County Detainee; iii. If the Pitkin County Detainee suffers from physical or mental health problems requiring care beyond the abilities of the Garfield County Sheriff to provide within the Garfield County Jail; or iv. Housing of the Pitkin County Detainee is not in the best interests of Garfield County. b. Any Pitkin County Detainee accepted for housing in the Garfield Jail will be held under a courtesy hold. Upon acceptance of a Pitkin County Detainee, the Garfield Jail and Garfield County Sheriff shall be responsible for the maintenance, safekeeping, and custody of those Pitkin County Detainees housed in the Garfield Jail under a courtesy hold, but the Pitkin County Sheriff shall be responsible for the transport and delivery of Pitkin County Detainees to and from the Garfield Jail for all lawful purposes. c. Garfield County Jail personnel may review the files of any Pitkin County Detainee prior to acceptance and such files shall be provided by Pitkin County to the extent Pitkin County has possession or access to such files, to determine the following: i. Current classification level; ii. Current charges; iii. History of incidents while incarcerated; 2 1111 krdrat19110hili'lrl igUic1,u M,17001It 11111 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 3 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO iv. Medical history, which will be maintained in compliance with federal and state law including the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; v. Threat levels; or vi. Criminal history. d. In the event the Garfield County Sheriff does not agree to house a Pitkin County Detainee, the Garfield County Sheriff shall notify the Pitkin County Sheriff of such rejection by in writing as set forth in the Notice section below prior to the transportation of such County detainee to the Garfield Jail. If the Pitkin County Detainee is already housed in the Garfield Jail, the Pitkin County Sheriff shall relocate the Detainee within forty-eight (48) hours of notification, unless otherwise agreed. 2. Daily Rate. Pitkin County shall pay the Garfield County Sheriff's Office a daily rate ("County Detainee Charge") for each Pitkin County Detainee ("Bed Space Day") housed at the Garfield Jail. The County Detainee Charge shall be at the same daily rate that the Colorado Department of Corrections ("CDOC") pays Garfield County for housing its Garfield County detainees, which is currently set at FIFTY-SEVEN AND 97/100 DOLLARS ($57.97). The County Detainee Charge shall adjust annually on July 1st of each year to correspond with any change to the rate that is paid by the CDOC with the County Detainee Charge to be equivalent to the then - in -effect CDOC rate. The day a Pitkin County Detainee arrives at the Garfield Jail shall count as one full Bed Space Day. The day a Pitkin County Detainee's physical custody is transferred back to Pitkin County from the Garfield Jail shall not count as one Bed Space Day. In the event a Pitkin County Detainee arrives and departs the Garfield Jail on the same day, it shall count as one Bed Space Day for billing purposes. 3. Services Provided. The County Detainee Charge for each Bed Space Day shall include the following services: a. Security, housing and control within the Garfield Jail; b. Meals; c. Uniforms; d. Bedding and linens: e. Use of the recreational and law library; f. Use of recreational facilities; g. County detainee on-site visitations; h. Access to and participation in Garfield Jail work, training and treatment programs; 3 In PAIR 'PK!MAM a 12#11,1011411111 Reception#*: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 4 of 11 Reo Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO Routine medical, mental health and dental care, including but not limited to over- the-counter medication, prescriptions, sick calls and doctor's visits that can be accommodated at the Garfield Jail 4. Billable Services. a. The Garfield County Sheriff will provide the following services to the Pitkin County Detainees at its discretion, and Pitkin County shall be responsible for paying for or reimbursing Garfield County for these services in an amount equal to Garfield County's cost of providing or obtaining such services: i. i. Transporting Pitkin County Detainees to any venue should Pitkin County personnel not be able or are unavailable to provide such transport; and, ii. Any other services not expressly mentioned in Paragraph 3 above. b. If a Pitkin County Detainee requires hospitalization or other care that cannot be accommodated at the Garfield Jail, Pitkin County is responsible for arranging for such care, transporting the Pitkin County Detainee to and from such care, paying for such care directly and providing security while the Pitkin County Detainee is receiving such care. However, if the Pitkin County Detainee is in need of immediate care such that the time it would take for Pitkin County to respond may present a risk to the Pitkin County Detainee's health or safety or the health and safety of other inmates at the Garfield Jail, Garfield County shall transport the Pitkin County Detainee for immediate medical attention. Pitkin County shall reimburse all costs incurred by Garfield County if such an emergency situation occurs. Pitkin County shall reimburse Garfield County for all costs incurred under Section 4 from the date any Pitkin County Detainee arrived at the Garfield Jail, regardless of the date this IGA is signed and executed by the parties. 5. Billing Procedures. The Garfield County Sheriff will submit an invoice to Pitkin County on a monthly basis detailing the number of Bed Space Days, as set forth in Paragraph 2, and any Billable Services, as set forth in Paragraph 4. Pitkin County will pay such invoices within thirty (30) days thereafter. 6. Number of Pitkin County Detainees. Pitkin County need not house a minimum number of County detainees in the Garfield Jail per month under this Agreement. Pitkin County may utilize the benefits of this Agreement as Pitkin County deems necessary, subject to the Garfield County Sheriff's discretion to accept Pitkin County Detainees as set forth above. 7. Responsibility for Care, Custody and Control of Pitkin County Detainees. a. The Garfield County Sheriff shall have all authority necessary for the care, custody ,and control of Pitkin County detainees while a Pitkin County Detainee is housed in the Garfield Jail or while being transported by Garfield County personnel. While housed at the Garfield Jail or while being transported by Garfield County personnel, 4 1111 PAKCI'IV. '4KiITIROWilik 11III Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Rlberico 5 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO the Pitkin County Detainees will be subject to all of Garfield JaiI's policies, rules, and regulations, including disciplinary procedures, as they currently exist and as they may be subsequently adopted or amended. b. The Garfield County Sheriff shall make certain that court imposed sentences and other orders pertaining to Pitkin County Detainees housed at the Garfield Jail are faithfully executed, and shall maintain a complete file of all records, communications, and other written materials related to the Pitkin County Detainees, which shall be provided to Pitkin County upon request. Pitkin County shaII provide the Garfield County Sheriff with any and all documents relating to Pitkin County Detainees needed to maintain a complete file for each Pitkin County Detainee housed at the Garfield Jail, including but not Limited to court orders, medical information, and restraining orders. All other property, with the exception of these legal documents, belonging to the Pitkin County Detainees shall remain under the care, custody, and control of Pitkin County and retained in Pitkin County. c. Pitkin County shall be responsible for transporting and providing all necessary security for Pitkin County Detainees to and from the Garfield Jail and all other venues, unless otherwise agreed. Such responsibility extends to all Pitkin County jail staff and deputies involved in transportation or housing of the Detainees, who shall be considered employees of Pitkin County at all times and for all purposes. d. Pitkin County Detainees shall not be granted furloughs or leaves and shall not be assigned to work outside the Garfield Jail without prior written consent of the Garfield County Sheriff and so ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. e. While within the Garfield Jail, Pitkin County personnel agree to fully abide by and comply with all applicable Garfield Jail rules, regulations and procedures. 8. Return Policy. The Garfield County Sheriff reserves the right to return custody of any Pitkin County Detainee housed at the Garfield Jail to the custody of Pitkin County Sheriff at any time and for any reason, at the sole expense of Pitkin County, subject to the notice and timing limitations described herein, whereupon Pitkin County shall be responsible for transporting and housing said County detainee at the discretion of the Pitkin County Sheriff and in accord with the law. At no time will the Garfield County Sheriff have the responsibility to transport any returned Pitkin County Detainee back to Pitkin County or to any other location, unless otherwise agreed in advance by written agreement of the parties. Likewise, Pitkin County may retrieve any Pitkin County Detainee housed at the Garfield Jail at any time and for any reason, provided that the Pitkin County Sheriff provides advance notice to the Garfield Jail that the Pitkin County Sheriff intends to retake custody of the Pitkin County Detainee. Generally, the Garfield County Sheriff may return a Pitkin County Detainee to the physical custody of the Pitkin County Sheriff under the following circumstances: a. Pitkin County Detainee is about to complete his or her sentence; 5 ■III NIG COUP& COUP11 !I1 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 6 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO b. Pitkin County Detainee is set to be released from custody by means of posting bail or by court order; c. Pitkin County Detainee becomes a management problem for the Garfield County Sheriff; d. Pitkin County Detainee receives new criminal charges or convictions that reclassify the Pitkin County Detainee to another custody level beyond the capabilities of the Garfield Jail; or, e. Pitkin County Detainee commits a criminal offense while housed at the Garfield Jail. If a Pitkin County Detainee is scheduled for release pursuant to Section 8.a. or 8.b. above, the Garfield County Sheriff shall transfer custody of the Pitkin County Detainee back to Pitkin County, who shall transport the Pitkin County Detainee from the Garfield County JaiI back to Pitkin County. The Garfield County Sheriff and the Pitkin County Sheriff agree to make all reasonable efforts to communicate and coordinate the transfer of physical custody of any Pitkin County Detainee so as to reduce the number of trips Pitkin County personnel need to make between Pitkin and Garfield County. 9. Notification. In addition to the other notification requirements set forth in this Agreement, the Garfield County Sheriff shall timely notify the Pitkin County Sheriff in the event of the following circumstances: a. Significant injury of a Pitkin County Detainee, including any injury that may require hospitalization; b. Escape, attempted escape, or conspiracy to escape of a Pitkin County Detainee; c. Death of a Pitkin County Detainee; d. Any emergency situation involving a Pitkin County Detainee; or, e. Any other situation involving a Pitkin County Detainee for which the Garfield County Sheriff, in his sole discretion, believes should be communicated to the Pitkin County Sheriff. 10. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years, expiring on December 31, 2023. As long as Pitkin County is making progress toward construction of a jail facility, at the Garfield County Sheriff's discretion, Pitkin County may elect to renew this Agreement for an additional two (2) year period by giving prior written notice to Garfield County at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the initial term. This Agreement may be cancelled or terminated by either party for any reason upon thirty (30) days advance written notice. Upon termination of the Agreement, each party shall be released from all further liability and obligations hereunder except for those arising under Paragraph 11 below, which shall continue beyond the termination of this Agreement. 6 ■I11 FORK IlltiniCIluilliOl•1MiilifT ' £ i11111 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 7 of 11 Rac Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO 11. Responsibility for Records Requests. In the event that a records request under the Colorado Open Records Act ("CORA") or the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act ("CCJRA") is submitted to Garfield County or the Garfield County Sheriff regarding a Pitkin County Detainee, Garfield County shall be deemed the official custodian of the Detainee records provided by Pitkin County and any documents created while the Detainee is housed in the Garfield jail and shall take full responsibility in responding to such a records request. 12. Status of Parties. The parties agree that the status of Garfield County shall be that of an independent political subdivision of the State of Colorado and it is not intended by this Agreement, nor shall it be construed, that any party or any officer, employee, or agent of Garfield County is an officer, employee, Loaned employee, or agent of Pitkin County for purposes of unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, governmental immunity or for any purpose whatsoever unless otherwise provided herein. The parties further agree that the status of Pitkin County shall be that of an independent political subdivision of the State and it is not intended by this Agreement, nor shall it be construed, that any party or any officer, employee, or agent of Pitkin County is an officer, employee, loaned employee, or agent of Garfield County for purposes of unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, governmental immunity or for any purpose whatsoever unless otherwise provided herein. Each party acknowledges that it remains fully responsible for any and all obligations as the employer of its officers or other personnel, including, among other things, responsibility for the payment of the earnings, overtime earnings, withholdings, insurance coverage, worker's compensation, medical and legal indemnity where appropriate, and all other requirements by law, regulations, ordinance, or contract. 13. Insurance. The parties are public entities within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity act (CLIA), section 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as amended. The parties agree that each party is relying upon, and has not waived, the monetary limitations and all other rights, immunities and protection provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. § 24-10-101, et seq. Therefore, at all times during the term of this Agreement, including any renewals or extensions, the parties shall maintain such insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet Liability, Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability. 14. Notice. All notices, requests, demands, and determinations (individually a "Notice") required under this Agreement (other than routine operational communications or as otherwise expressly set forth herein), must be in writing and provided by electronic delivery (email). Each party by notice sent under this paragraph may change the address to which future notices should be sent. Electronic delivery of notices shall be considered delivered upon receipt of confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude personal service of any notice in the manner prescribed for personal service of a summons or other legal process. a. Each Notice shall be addressed to the appropriate person at the receiving Party ("Addressee") at the address listed below or to such address as a Party may designate by a Notice given in compliance with this section. 7 1111 Mra191111.rA 1711 iLWN«1 Ili 11 If 1 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 8 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO b. Notice hereunder is only effective if the requirements of this Section have been strictly fulfilled, and Notice was actually received by the Addressee. c. if a Notice that otherwise fulfills the requirements of this Section is rejected by the Addressee, or if an Addressee refuses to accept such Notice, or if a change in address for which no Notice was given causes the Notice to be undeliverable, then the Notice is effective upon the occurrence of such rejection, refusal or undeliverability. For Garfield County: Sheriff Lou VaIlario Garfield County Sheriffs Office 107 8th St. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-945-0453 L VallarioAgarcosheriff.com For Pitkin County both: Undersheriff Alex Burchetta Jail Commander Kim Vallario Pitkin County Sheriff's Office 530 East Main Street, Suite 103 Aspen, Colorado 8I611 alex.burchetta@pitkinsheriff.com kim.vallario@p itki nsheriff.com 15. General Provisions: a. The laws of the State of Colorado govern all matters arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement. Venue for or any action hereunder shall be in the District Court, County of Garfield, State of Colorado. b. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. c. Because this Agreement involves the expenditure of public funds, this Agreement is contingent upon continued availability and appropriation of such funds by the parties. The obligations described herein shall not constitute a general obligation, indebtedness or multiple year direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation whatsoever within the meaning of the constitution or the laws of the State of Colorado. d. Garfield County hereby agrees that it will fully comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, governmental regulations, and lawful orders of a court of 8 1I11 MrJriTIIr.:1110, : f!i Uri % 11111 Reception#: 951957 03/11/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 9 of 11 Rec Fee:50.00 Doe Fee:0.00 GPRFIELD COUNTY CO competent jurisdiction with regard to the operation of the Garfield County Jail and the treatment of Pitkin County Detainees housed therein. e. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which shall together constitute one and the same document. Facsimile, electronically scanned or electronically signed copies of an original signature by either Party shall be binding as if they were original signatures. f. Each person signing this Agreement in a representative capacity expressly represents that the signatory has the subject Party's authority to so sign and that the subject Party will be bound by the signatory's execution of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any rights in or duties to any third party, nor any liability or standard of care with reference to any third party. This Agreement shall not confer any right, or remedy upon any person other than the Parties. g. h. The waiver of any breach of a term, provision or requirement hereof shall not be construed as a waiver of any other term, provision or requirement or any subsequent breach of the same term, provision or requirement. No failure by either Party to exercise any right it may have shall be deemed to be a waiver of that right or the right to demand exact compliance with the terms of this Agreement. i. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended or otherwise modified, except by a written instrument signed by both Parties and then only to the extent expressly provided therein. j. Each Party and its legal counsel have reviewed this Agreement. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement. k. The captions of this Agreement are for convenience only, are not part of the Agreement, and do not in any way limit or amplify its terms and provisions. 1. To the extent that any term or provision hereof be declared invalid or becomes inoperative for any reason, such invalidity or failure shall not affect the validity of any other term or provision hereof. m. This Agreement, together with its exhibits and attachments, is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion or modification hereto shall have any force or effect whatsoever. n. This agreement is not assignable by either Party. [Signature Page(s) Follow] 9 ■111���iI�I�x�hCY��lt��f��Li�:+E�k+'1�+4�ii 1i III Reception#: 951957 03111/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Rlberico 10 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:0.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO Attest GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF Lou Vallario 10 ■IIIM!:11417K1 '�ll� '���� M +�M���'i�l�'���������,11111 Reception#: 951957 03111/2021 12:53:48 PM Jean Alberico 11 of 11 Rec Fee:$0.00 Doc Fee:D.00 GARFIELD COUNTY CO IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PITKIN COUNTY. COLORADO Attest: �s 44 Chair Approved as to form and content: Jon Peacock, County Manager 11 Jeanette Jones, Deputy Clerk Joe Disalvo, Pitkin County Sheriff