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Washington County ~ IGA195001 ~ IGA Washington County Law Library Tigard Library Services INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WASHINGTON COUNTY LAW LIBRARY TIGARD LIBRARY SERVICES This intergovernmental agreement(Agreement) is entered into by and between Washington County, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon (County), and the City of Tigard, a municipal corporation (City),jointly referred to as the Parties. Recitals 1. The Washington County Law Library(Law Library) provides legal research assistance to residents of Washington County. Located in Hillsboro, the Law Library desires to increase its accessibility by providing limited services at the Tigard Public Library (Tigard Library). 2. The Tigard Library desires to host the Law Library to expand research services for its patrons. Agreement Now therefore,the Parties agree as follows: A. Law Library Services. The Law Library will: 1. Send one law librarian to the Tigard Library on days and times as mutually agreed to by the Parties and set forth in Attachment A, incorporated by reference into this Agreement. 2. Provide legal reference assistance,track statistics, provide information about the Law Library to patrons or Tigard Library staff, and provide appropriate referrals to legal aid, legal service providers, or other resources. 3. Provide legal reference training to Tigard Library staff. 4. Coordinate with Tigard Library on developing promotional activities and materials. B. Tigard Library Services. The Tigard Library will: 1. Provide adequate space, as determined by the Tigard Library,to host the law librarian. 2. Provide adequate space,as determined by the Tigard Library,to store Law Library materials to be used for legal reference visits. 3. Coordinate with the Law Library on developing promotional activities and materials. C. Compensation. The Parties agree to be responsible for all of their own costs incurred as part of this Agreement and will not seek reimbursement from the other Party. D. Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective January 1, 2019 and will continue until January 1, 2020, unless otherwise amended or terminated. E. Dispute Resolution.The Parties will attempt to informally resolve any dispute concerning any Party's performance or decisions under this Agreement, or regarding the terms, conditions or meaning of this Agreement.The Parties agree that in the event of an impasse in the resolution of any dispute,the issue will be submitted to the County Administrative Office and the City Manager for recommendation or resolution. If resolution cannot be reached, a neutral third party may be used if the Parties agree to facilitate these negotiations. F. Modification of Agreement. No waiver, consent, modification or change of terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both Parties. Notwithstanding,the specific terms of performance set forth in Attachment A, including the number of hours Law Library will provide services at Tigard Library and on what schedule, may be amended by mutual agreement of the Law Librarian and Tigard Library Director without needing additional approval. G. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated,with our without cause and at any time, by a Party providing 30 days' written notice of intent to the other Party. H. Indemnification.This Agreement is for the benefit of the Parties only. Each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its officers, employees, and agents,from and against all claims, demands and causes of actions and suits of any kind or nature for personal injury, death or damage to property on account of or arising out of services performed, the omissions of services or in any way resulting from the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the indemnifying party and its officers, employees and agents.To the extent applicable,the above indemnification is subject to and shall not exceed the limits of liability of the Oregon Tort Claims Act(ORS 30.260 through 30.300). In addition,each Party shall be solely responsible for any contract claims, delay damages or similar items arising from or caused by the action or inaction of the Parties under this Agreement. I. Independent Contractor. Each Party is an independent contractor with regard to the other Party and agrees that the performing party has no control over the work and the manner in which it is performed. No Party is an agent or employee of any other. J. Insurance. Each Party agrees to maintain insurance levels or self-insurance in accordance with ORS 30.282,for the duration of this Agreement at levels necessary to protect against public body liability as specified in ORS 30.269 through 30.274. K. Compliance with Law. Each Party agrees to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, statutes, laws, and regulations. [Signature Page to Follow] CITY OF TIGARD W HI GTON COUNTY Signed- ti _ Signed: Name: A- L,,(�,�Y� Name: o Its: 1 Maw, Its: n' uty Ccu W Administrator Date:_ 1�'3 1 I _ Dater I Attachment A Visits to be on one Thursday each month,from 3pm to 7pm.