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3g. Lease Agreement with Carver County for Winter Storage of Hazardous Waste Material at Public Works Bldg.CITY OF �' CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 Actim 6y City A(fthitstt m TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager rl Fol h Director of Public Works/City En ineerc - FROM. Charles c , ty g DATE: January 3, 1995 ✓�W iC Mod _ R Itelett _ S Date Subriiteti to r't - zissiaR Data rtii,rn,i(Nd ft, GZ I - 9-95' SUBJ: Approve Lease Agreement with Carver County for Winter Storage of Household Hazardous Waste Material at Chanhassen's Public Works Building - PW349 , Attached you will find a lease agreement 1 temporary winter storage of household 1 building at the Chanhassen Public Works County representatives regarding the possi waste in a small area of the auxillary e City of Chanhassen and Carver County for u aste material inside the auxillary storage ty. is past fall, staff was contacted by Carver of to ; orarily storing some household hazardous , e bui 'ng at Public Works. Apparently, the Hazardous Household Waste progr/heen so su ssful during the warm weather months that the County desires to keep a mperation op during the winter on an appointment - only basis. The County is not planchedule any y -long drop off programs during the wintertime, only specific appointm ld be arrange City staff consisting of Public rks personnel, Building artment, and the fire marshal have ' met with Carver County s . nd find the proposed tempora operation acceptable. In exchange for the temporary a Public Works auxillary buildin pace, the County has agreed to a lease amount of $ 1994 through April 30, 1995. ' c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Harold Brose, Shop Superintendent Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal ' Leslie Loeffler, Carver County g Aenglcharlesk6storag e MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS MAIN BUILDING y e CARVER COUNTY /CITY OF CHANHASSEN HHW PILOT STORAGE SITE LAYOUT draft date - 10/6/94 Bay Door Fenced Gate H2O N W-` S participant parking Bay Door Location oft spill control, fire exting., eye wash, safety conting. plan, Flammables drain operations manual . floor system Product Reuse Are Shelving storage f Curbing corrosives, oxi er etc. F�amma$le iqui s O i Latex Paint oo O Oil Pain Q O PUBLIV WORKS BAYS Cl LEASE ' THIS LEASE made and entered into this day of , 1994, between the CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a municipal corporation ' ( "Landlord "), and CARVER COUNTY ( "Tenant "). IN CONSIDERATION OF THEIR MUTUAL COVENANTS, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: ' 1. SUBJECT AND CONDITIONS. Landlord leases a Public Works Bay at the Public Works auxiliary storage building located at 1591 ' park Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317, to Tenant for Tenant's use as follows: ' A. For temporary storage of certain household hazardous waste as set forth herein. B. The site shall be staffed by trained Carver County ' Environmental Services Department members or their agents and shall fall under a contract of operation already in place with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, copy ' attached and referenced as Exhibit "A ". C. Tenant is responsible for posting warning signs ( "no smoking ", authorized personnel only ", etc.) in ' appropriate places and as may be required by law. D. Tenant shall orally inform the Landlord immediately ' upon the event that any spill or release of hazardous waste occurs on or near the premises. Tenant shall subsequently inform the Chanhassen City Manager and the ' Chanhassen City Engineer in writing within two days of the spill or release. E. Tenant shall develop an emergency response plan including a spill response plan and provide Landlord a copy. ' F. Tenant shall be entitled to store only household hazardous wastes in the premises as defined in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contract with Tenant and as referenced in Minn. Stat. S 115A.96 and Pollution Control Agency Hazardous Waste Rules Part 7045.0310. Examples of hazardous categories and wastes are as follows: Corrosives (battery acids, oven cleaners); ' Flammable Gas (aerosols); Flammable Liquids (gasoline, paint thinners); Flammable Solids (calcium carbide, sodium metal); Organic Peroxides (fiberglass hardener); ORM -A (DDT, carbon tetrachloride, degreasers) ; Oxidizers (ammonium nitrate, wood bleach); Poison B (arsenic, strychnine). A breakdown of quantities of wastes stored is anticipated to be 100 gallons of oil paint, 150 ' gallons of latex paint and 50 gallons (or 500 pounds) of all other wastes. 7 G. The categories of products stored in the product , reuse area will generally be the same as the wastes and will be the same as those items commonly found in the ' local hardware store. 2. TERM AND RENT. ' A. Landlord rents the premises for a term of six months, commencing November 1, 1994, and terminating on April 30, 1995, or sooner as provided in this lease agreement. B. Tenant shall pay Landlord $1,500.00 in advance for rent. ' C. Upon termination of this lease, Tenant shall remove all of the household hazardous waste it is storing on or about the premises, including all storage containers. 3. ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations, additions, or improvements to the premises without Landlord's prior written permission. 4. REPAIRS. Tenant shall, at all times during the term of ' this lease agreement and at its own cost and expense, repair, replace, and maintain in a good, safe, and substantial condition, any improvements, additions, and alterations to such buildings, on the premises, and shall use all reasonable precaution to prevent ' waste, damage, or injury to the premises. 5. UTILITIES. All applications and connections for necessary utility services on the premises shall be made in the name of ' Landlord only. Landlord shall be solely liable for utility charges as they become due, including, but not limited to, those for sewer, water, gas, electricity. However, Tenant shall be responsible for any telephone charges, should Tenant install a telephone. 6. INSURANCE AND PERMITS. A. During the term of this lease agreement and for any further time that Tenant shall hold the premises, Tenant shall obtain and maintain at Tenant's expense: , Personal injury and property damage insurance. Insurance against liablity for bodily injury, death, and property damage and machinery insurance shall be provided by Tenant as follows: a. ' . $200,000 when the claim is for death by wrongful act or omission and $600,000 to any claimant in any other case. b. Landlord shall be named as an additional insured on the policy, and Tenant shall file with , F - 1 L the Landlord a certificate evidencing coverage. ' The certificate shall provide that the Landlord must be given ten'(10) days advance written notice of the cancellation of the insurance. n I B. Tenant is responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses required to operate the storage facility in accordance with the law. 7. INDEMNITY. Tenant shall indemnify Landlord against any and all expenses, liabilities, and claims of every kind, including reasonable counsel fees, by or on behalf of any person or entity arising out of either (1) a failures by Tenant to perform any of the terms or conditions of this lease agreement, (2) any injury or damage happening on or about the premises caused by Tenant. (3) failure to comply with any law or any governmental authority, (4) any mechanic's lien or security interest filed against the premises or equipment, materials, or alterations of buildings or improvements on the premises as a result of tenant's activities, or (5) any spills, releases, emissions, etc., and the clean up costs associated therewith. 8. ACCESS TO PREMISES. Tenant shall be in exclusive control and possession of the portion of the premises allotted to it. Tenant shall permit Landlord or its agents to enter the premises at all reasonable.hours to inspect the premises or make repairs, at Tenant's expense, that Tenant may neglect or refuse to make in accordance with the provisions of this lease agreement. If Landlord orders reasonable testing of the premises or surrounding areas, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for reasonable costs and expenses associated therewith. 9. REPRESENTATIONS BY LANDLORD. Landlord warrants that premises are in good repair, mechanical systems function properly, and building is suitable for purposes stated. 11. WAIVERS. The failure of Landlord to insist on strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of this lease agreement on a specific instance shall be deemed a waiver of the rights or remedies that Landlord may have regarding that specific instance only, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of default in any terms and conditions. 12. ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE, OR SUBLEASE. Tenant shall not assign, mortgage, pledge, or encumber this lease agreement or sublet the premises in whole or in part, or permit the premises to be used or occupied by others, nor shall this lease agreement be assigned or transferred by operation of law, without the prior, express, and written consent in writing of Landlord in each instance. 13. REMEDIES OF LANDLORD. A. In the event of a breach or a threatened breach by Tenant of any of the terms or conditions of this lease agreement, Landlord shall have the right of injunction to restrain Tenant and thy± right to invoke any remedy not provided in this lease agreement. B. The rights and remedies given to Landlord in this lease agreement are distinct, separate, and cumulative, and no one of them, whether or not exercised by Landlord, shall be deemed to be in exclusion of any of the others provided in this lease agreement, by law, or by equity. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This lease agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. Any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this lease agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this lease agreement. 15. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT. Any modification of this lease agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this lease agreement shall be binding only if evidenced in a writing signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party. CITY OF CHANHASSEN BY: Mayor Attest: City Manager COUNTY OF CARVER BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BY: Chairperson Attest: 0 7 L ,I u n L MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY I CARVER COUNTY CARVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 600 EAST FOURTH STREET, BOX 3 CHASKA, MINNESOTA 55318 -2186 SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 493 -020 WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has a contract identified as Contract #93 -020 dated August 3, 1992 with Carver County for the operation of a Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program (the "Contract "); and WHEREAS, Section 8.4 of the Contract provides that the original term of ' the Contract is two (2) years from the date of execution of the Contract; and WHEREAS, the state and Carver County have agreed that the Contract be extended an additional year. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the parties that the Contract be amended as follows: 1. Effective the date this supplement is executed, Section 8.4 is amended as follows: I a.) Section 8.4 of the original Contract is deleted and replaced with 2 new section 8:4 as follows: I B.4. Term of Contract. This contract shall be effective upon such date as it is fully executed and shall remain in effect until July 1, 1995, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. It is the intent of the parties that termination or expiration of this agreement shall not relieve the parties of the obligations assumed under this agreement that occur after termination or expiration, including without limitation, the obligations to properly close the Metropolitan Facility or Facilities, to pay costs incurred during the term of this agreement, and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party pursuant to Section 8.13. I I - EXHIBIT "A" December 26, 1991 Contract between the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Carver County for the operation of a Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program 1.0. PARTIES The parties to this contract are: 1.1 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and 1.2 Carver County (hereinafter "County ") 2.0. I This is a contract between the MPCA and the County describing the terms under which the MPCA and the County shall establish and operate a Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program (Metropolitan Program) as authorized by Minn. Stat. g 115A.96 (1991). This contract results in no new expenditures of State funds and does not require the encumbrance of funds by the Commissioner of Finance. 3.O. DEFINITIONS Terms as used in this contract shall have the following meanings: 3.1 Collection Site A permanent or temporary designated location with scheduled hours for collection where individuals may bring Household Hazardous Wastes, and which is operated in accordance with the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. - 1 - 3.2. Counties Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties. 3.3. Event Collection A method intended to collect Household Hazardous Waste from eligible residents and to educate participants on proper Household Hazardous Waste management which consists of a site temporarily designed and set up to safely and efficientlk collect and package Household Hazardous Waste for disposal or exchange. 3.4. First Aid Program A training program which is deemed satisfactory by the MPCA relevant to job duties of Metropolitan Facility staff which consist of American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures. ' 3.5. Generator Identification Number The site - specific number a generator must obtain from the Environmental ' Protection Agency (EPA) prior to transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of any hazardous waste. ' 3.6. Household A single detached dwelling unit or a single unit of a multiple dwelling unit and appurtenant structures. 3.7. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Waste as defined ' Minn. Stat. Section 115A.96, subdivision 1(b), 1991. ' 3.8. Metropolitan Implementation Manual The manual developed by the MPCA and the Counties, which provides guidance and procedures for establishing and operating the Metropolitan Programs. This manual may be changed from time to time by mutual agreement of the MPCA's Authorized ' Representative and the County's Authorized Representative. 3.9. Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Facility (Metropolitan Facility) The portion of the Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program that consists of one or more collection, management, and /or storage facility or facilities which are located in the County and are available for use by residents of another county in the Metropolitan Service Area. A metropolitan facility may consist of one or more stationary or mobile facilities. A metropolitan facility may be publicly or privately owned and /or operated. 3.10. Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program (Metropolitan Program) The program operated by the Participating Counties and the MPCA which shall include the following major elements: (1) an education and waste reduction program for residents of the area served by the Metropolitan Program, as agreed upon by the County, 'as coordinated by the SWMCB, and approved by the MPCA; (2) a Metropolitan Facility or Facilities and /or Event Collections. 3.11. Metropolitan Service Area The area included within the boundaries of the Counties. 3.12. Participating Counties Counties entering into a contract with the MPCA for the operation of a Metropolitan Household Hazardous Waste Management Program. 3.13. Reciprocal Use Agreements Agreements entered into by the Counties allowing use of the Metropolitan Facilities by residents of the Metropolitan Service Area. Such Agreements may be negotiated by the Counties and shall provide the terms and conditions of the use of the Metropolitan Facilities, including any fees charged to the Counties or residents. - 3 - 3.14. State Hazardous Waste Rules The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules, Chapters 7045 and 7001, as applicable. ' 3.15. SWMCB The Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board, a joint powers board established pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 471.59 (1991). ' 4.0. ESTABLISHMENT OF METROPOLITAN EDUCATION AND WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM ' 3.13. State Contractor Services Hazardous waste management 4.1. General services which are performed for Metropolitan Program activities and made available by the MPCA through its ' contracts with hazardous waste management firms. Hazardous waste management services include supplying materials, ' receiving and sorting Household Hazardous Waste, packaging, repackaging, consulting, training, sampling, analysis, ' treatment, transportation, storage, and disposal. - this contract. 3.14. State Hazardous Waste Rules The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules, Chapters 7045 and 7001, as applicable. ' 3.15. SWMCB The Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board, a joint powers board established pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 471.59 (1991). ' 4.0. ESTABLISHMENT OF METROPOLITAN EDUCATION AND WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM ' 4.1. General Provisions The parties to this contract agree to establish and operate a Household Hazardous Waste education t and reduction program in the Metropolitan Service Area in accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth in ' - this contract. ' 4.2. Goals. The purpose of the Household Hazardous Waste education program is to assist the general public in the ' Metropolitan Service Area in identifying, reducing, and properly managing Household Hazardous Waste and to establish an information service to answer the public's questions and ' provide technical assistance on proper management of Household Hazardous Waste. ' 4.3. Training Staff for Education and Waste Reduction Program Activities The MPCA shall provide a basic training 4 program for all persons who will participate in the education and waste reduction program: This program shall train staff on appropriate guidance for the following: what is a hazardous waste; which wastes are acceptable through the Metropolitan Facility, including guidelines to identify commercial and agricultural wastes; waste reduction through reuse and recycling; alternatives to household hazardous products; and safe home treatment storage, and transportation methods. In addition, the MPCA will provide an annual training update as part of the program for staff persons who have completed the basic training program. 4.4. HHW Metropolitan Education and Waste Reduction Plan In consultation with the MPCA and the SWMCB, the County shall prepare a HHW Education and Waste Reduction Plan outlining the planned activities, an implementation schedule, and an estimated budget for the contract term. The plan shall incorporate the activities and materials outlined in Section 4.0 and other activities the County deems appropriate. The County shall work with the SWMCB to ensure that the plan coordinates individual county programs to provide consistent management information. The County shall submit this plan to the MPCA for review and comment. 4.5. Metropolitan HHW Education and Waste Reduction Program Implementation The County shall implement a Metropolitan HHW Education and Waste Reduction Program, in coordination with the SWMCB and according to the plan outlined in Section 4.4. and the following: 4.5.1. Implement A Telephone Advice System The County shall provide telephone advice for -the County in accordance with the MPCA's Telephone Advice Guidance Manual. The County shall work with the MPCA and SWMCB to revise the manual to reflect the Metropolitan Program. - 5 - The MPCA will provide a Telephone Advice Guidance Manual and training on the proper use of this manual to County personnel, if requested by the County. 4.5.2. Promote Awareness of the Household Hazardous Waste Issue 4.5.2.1. Promote Proper Management The County shall promote identification and proper management of Household Hazardous Waste utilizing local media, public presentations, classroom education, solid waste haulers, retailers, and other avenues the County deems appropriate. 4.5:2.2. Sample Public Education Materials At the request of the County, the MPCA shall provide sample public education materials which the County can adapt for distribution including press releases, newspaper articles, mailing inserts, , public service announcement scripts, brochures, and fact sheets. ' 4.5.2.3. Public Speaking The County shall solicit and respond to appropriate public speaking requests to local community and service organizations. 4.5.2.4. Other Activities The County may conduct other informational activities as deemed necessary or appropriate. ' 4.5.3. Copies of Materials The County shall provide ' to the MPCA copies of all educational and promotional materials produced and distributed under this contract and copies of all print media coverage of this program. W81MR50 • l • ; • i 5.1. General Provisions 5.1.1. Collection Program Establishment The County agrees to establish a Metropolitan Facility and /or Event Collection according to the conditions and requirements set forth in this contract. I If a Metropolitan Facility -is privately owned and /or operated, the County will require the private owner or operator to meet the conditions and requirements set forth in this contract. The County may agree to enter into Reciprocal Use Agreements with the Counties allowing use of the Metropolitan Facility and /or Event Collections by residents of the Metropolitan Service Area. 5.1.2. Waste Management and Program Operations The parties to this contract shall manage all Household Hazardous Waste collected under this contract in compliance with all federal, state, and local standards applicable to hazardous waste generators as required by Minn. Stat. § 115A.96, subd. 4 (1991) and Minn. Rules ch. 7045. Facilities shall be operated in accordance with the rules and the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. 5.2 . Metropolitan Facility Design 5.2.1: County Proposes Metropolitan Facility The County shall submit to the MPCA a written statement proposing a Metropolitan Facility which meets the conditions identified in Section 5.1.2. If a stationary facility is proposed, the written statement shall include: (a) a legal description of the property boundaries for the proposed location; (b) a map showing the location of the structure(s) proposed to be used for the collection area and the storage area; (c) a - 7 - L - 1 description of the structure; (d) the names and addresses of all persons having title to the property proposed to be used for the Metropolitan Facility; and (e) a certification that the proposed Metropolitan Facility meets the conditions set forth in Section 5.1.2. Commissioner will approve or disapprove of the proposed design within 30 days of receipt of the proposal and following a 5.2.2. Approval /Disapproval of Proposed Metropolitan the MPCA Commissioner rejects a proposed design, .he /she shall Facility Design The MPCA Commissioner may reject any proposed Metropolitan Facility design if the MPCA Commissioner Metropolitan Facility design originally proposed in order to determines that the facility design fails to meet the minimum ' requirements set forth in Section 5.1.2. The MPCA Commissioner will approve or disapprove of the proposed design within 30 days of receipt of the proposal and following a joint inspection of the site by the MPCA and the County. If the MPCA Commissioner rejects a proposed design, .he /she shall notify the County in writing of the reasons for rejection and ' the County may, within a reasonable time period, propose an alternative location and /or make necessary alterations to Metropolitan Facility design originally proposed in order to ' provide a Metropolitan Facility design acceptable to the MPCA t the Commissioner. The shall use its best efforts to assist County in identifying an alternative location and /or make necessary alterations to the original design. 5.2.3. Inspection of Approved Metropolitan Facility ' After the MPCA Commissioner approves the proposed design for the collection.and storage areas, the MPCA staff and the ' County shall inspect the approved Metropolitan Facility site to ensure that all the conditions set forth in Section 5.1.'2. ' have been satisfied. If the Metropolitan Facility does not the meet conditions set forth in.Section 5.1.2, the MPCA _ shall notify the County of any deficiencies in writing and the ' County will modify the Metropolitan Facility to meet with MPCA approval. - 8 - 5.3. Establishment of Metropolitan Facility Before the Metropolitan Facility commences operation, the following tasks shall be completed: 5.3.1. Role of Metropolitan Implementation Manual The County shall establish the Metropolitan Facility according to the terms of the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. 5.3.2. Equip the Metropolitan Facility The County shall provide an adequate supply of personal protective equipment and emergency equipment and shall document regular inspections of ' such equipment, as specified in the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. The Metropolitan Facility shall not be operated unless the equipment at the Metropolitan Facility is fully operational and available for use. 5.4. Waste Management 5.4.1. Generator Identification Numbers The MPCA will acquire site - specific Generator Identification Numbers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which shall be used in managing all Household Hazardous Wastes transported and disposed of with State Contractor Services. The MPCA shall track the uniform hazardous waste manifests and shall provide copies of the manifests to the County. Non -state contractor services for transportation and disposal may be utilized if prior written authorization is obtained from the MPCA . Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. The MPCA is not obligated to consider requests that would cause the aggregate number of MPCA contractor disposal facilities for the State to exceed 15. The MPCA shall make available State Contractor Services and shall be responsible for the acts of such contractors. The MPCA shall notify the State Contractors that the County is - 9 - authorized to act on the MPCA's behalf under the State Contract. Household hazardous waste collected and managed pursuant to this Agreement may only be processed and /or disposed of at a hazardous waste processing /disposal facility (Facility) evaluated and approved by the MPCA. In the event that a Facility is proposed that has not been approved by the MPCA as of the date of the proposal, the County requesting the approval or its contractor shall reimburse the MPCA for its reasonable costs incurred in auditing the Facility for purposes of approval or disapproval of the Facility. If this contract is not renewed, and the County continues to ' operate the Metropolitan Facility, the County or its contractor will cease to use the MPCA generator number and ' will obtain and use its own Generator Identification Number. If the contract is not renewed or the Metropolitan Facility is ' closed, the MPCA shall inactivate the Generator Identification Number. 1 6.0 OPERATION OF METROPOLITAN FACILITY 6.1. Goals. In entering into this contract, it is the goal of the County and the MPCA to encourage citizens to manage ' their Household Hazardous Wastes, to the extent possible, through reuse, recycling, or safe home treatment and disposal. ' In addition, nonhazardous items shall be discouraged from being accepted for disposal at the Metropolitan Facility unless no alternative reclamation or recycling options exist. 1 ' 6.1.2. Acceptable Wastes The County will use its best efforts to collect, store, or otherwise accept for ' disposal at the Metropolitan Facility only Household Hazardous - 10 - Wastes which are acceptable as defined in the Metropolitan Implementation Manual, unless other wastes are approved for ' management by the MPCA's Authorized Representative. 6.2. County Responsibilities t 6.2.1. Metropolitan Implementation Manual In ' addition to the requirements set forth in Section 6.1., the County shall operate the Collection Sites according to the terms of the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. ' 6.2.2. Hours of Operation The County shall notify ' MPCA's Authorized Representative of the hours of operation of the Metropolitan Facility. , 6.2.3. Arrangements with MPCA for State Contractor ' Services The County shall abide by the requirements described in the Metropolitan Implementation Manual to request ' State Contractor Services. 6.2.4. Procurement of Supplies and Equipment The I County shall arrange for the provision of all the safety equipment, personal protective equipment and other equipment necessary for facility operations as outlined in the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. I 6.2.5.. Notification of Staff for Metropolitan Facility I Activities 6.2.5.1. Notification of Staff Designation The 1 County shall inform the MPCA of staffing arrangements, in accordance with Metropolitan Implementation Manual, ' to perform the Metropolitan Program site activities described in Section 6.2.1. through 6.2.4. The County ' shall notify the MPCA of the staff designated. ' 6.3. Training Program The MPCA shall provide a training program for all County staff persons who will operate the ' collection sites. This training program shall include training on what is a hazardous waste; acceptable collection procedures; which wastes are acceptable through the ' Metropolitan Facility,­--including guidelines- to. identify commercial and agricultural wastes; hazardous materials ' handling and categorization; packaging and storage requirements; safety procedures; and Occupational Safety and ' Health Right -To -Know training. All staff persons who will operate the collection sites must successfully complete a ' MPCA's approved training program before the collection site may be operated. ' 7.0. PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING METROPOLITAN FACILITY ' In the event County deems appropriate the temporary or permanent closure of the Metropolitan Facility, the parties to this contract ' agree to close the facility as follows: ' 7.1. County Responsibilities The County agrees to complete the following to close a Metropolitan Facility: ' 7.1.1. At least two weeks prior to closing the facility, publicize and notify local media that the facility ' will no longer accept waste; ' 7.1.2. Close the facility by no longer accepting waste; ' 7.1.3. 'Within 10 days of closing the facility, _properly package and bulk all accumulated waste; 7.1.4. Within 90 days of closing the facility, send to ' the MPCA copies or microfiche all waste - related records, such 12 - as lab pack inventories and completed inventories for all drums containing wastes.. 7.1.5. If the closure of the facility is intended to be permanent, it shall be closed in a manner that prevents any contamination from occurring in accordance with the rules and in consultation with the MPCA, including removal of all collected wastes and materials and the decontamination of the equipment, sorting area, and entire storage area. 7.1.6. In the event that the County fails to cure the deficiencies in a timely manner, the MPCA may require the County to close the facility. If the MPCA determines that closure of the facility is appropriate, it shall notify the County in writing. The County shall close the facility within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice. Closure shall be accomplished in compliance with items 7.1.1., 7.1.2., 7.1.3., and 7.1.4., above. 7.1.7. If the County fails to comply with Section 7.1.6., the MPCA may arrange for contractor services to properly close the facility with 100 percent of the expense the responsibility of the County. 7.2. Mobile Facilities Closure requirements for mobile facilities shall be as set forth in the Metropolitan Implementation Manual. B.O. GENERAL CONDITIONS 8.1. Legal Authority This contract is made under the MPCA's authority of Minn. Stat. § 115A.96 (1991) and 116.03 (1991) and under the County authority of Minnesota Statutes § 375.21, § 473.801 through § 473.834 (1991) and § 471.59 (1991). - 13 - ' 8.2. Authorized Representative and Administrator The MPCA's authorized representative for administering this ' contract is Donna Portner, Pollution Control Specialist. The County's authorized representative for administering this contract is Leslie Loeffler. Each party agrees to notify the ' other party in writing if their authorized agent is changed. 8.5. Cancellation This contract may be canceled by the MPCA or the County in writing thirty (30) days before the ' cancellation. ' 8.6. Renewal At the expiration of this contract, renewal of the contract will be pursued if agreeable to both parties. ' In considering renewal, the MPCA will evaluate the County's abilities to achieve the basic program objectives. - 14 - 8.3. Interpretation of Contract This contract shall be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota. ' 8.4. Term of Contract This contract shall be effective upon such date as it is fully executed and shall remain in for effect a period of two ( 2 ) years from the date of execution, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. It ' is the intent of the parties that termination or expiration of this agreement shall not relieve the parties of the ' obligations assumed under this agreement that occur after termination or expiration, including without limitation, the ' obligations to properly close the Metropolitan. Facility or Facilities, to pay costs incurred during the term of this ' agreement, and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party pursuant to Section 8.13. 8.5. Cancellation This contract may be canceled by the MPCA or the County in writing thirty (30) days before the ' cancellation. ' 8.6. Renewal At the expiration of this contract, renewal of the contract will be pursued if agreeable to both parties. ' In considering renewal, the MPCA will evaluate the County's abilities to achieve the basic program objectives. - 14 - 8.7. Assignment The parties shall neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this contract without the prior consent of the other parties. 8.8. Compliance with Laws All acts performed by the parties under this contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. 8.9. Records and Audits 8.9.1. The County shall submit an annual report by March 31 of each year in a format mutually agreed upon by the Authorized Representative of the parties to this contract. This report must include: 8.9.1.1. A discussion of work conducted during the year in meeting education and waste reduction objectives including a copy of all materials produced; and 8.9.1.2. A summary of participation, waste collected, and program performance and costs. 8.10. Remedies Unless otherwise provided in this contract, all claims, counter claims, disputes and other matters in question between the parties arising out of, or relating to, this contract or the breach of it will be decided by arbitration if the parties mutually agree, or in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Minnesota. 8.11. Affirmative Action The County shall comply with the affirmative action provision of Minn. Stat. § 363.073 (1991) and Minn. Rules pts. 5000.3400 -3600. - 15 - 8.12. Amendments Any amendments to this contract shall be in writing and shall be executed by all parties. 8.13. Liability It is the intent of the parties that any liability which may arise as a result of activities contemplated by this contract be governed according to the following provisions: 8.13.1. Liability to third person The parties intend that any claims or causes of action by third persons are subject to the limitations upon liability provided in the statutes. 8.13.2. Liability between the State and the County The parties agree that they will be responsible for their own acts and the results thereof and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof . The MPCA therefore agrees that it will assume liability for itself, its agents, employees, or contractors for any injury to persons or property resulting in any manner from the conduct of its own operations, and operations of its agents, employees or contractors under State Contractor Services. .The MPCA shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County for all liability, obligations, claims, loss and expense, including reasonable attorneys and other professional fees, resulting from the acts of the MPCA, its agents, employees or contractors, or obligations assumed by the MPCA in this contract. The County agrees that it will assume liability for itself, its agents, employees, or contractors for any injury to persons or property resulting in any manner from the conduct of its own operations, and operations of its agents, employees or contractors. The County shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the MPCA for all liability, obligations, claims, loss - 16 - and expense, including reasonable attorneys and other professional fees, resulting from the acts of the County, its agents, employees or contractors, or obligations assumed by the County in this contract. Nothing in this Section 8.13.2 is intended to act as a waiver or limitation of any law, as provided in 8.13.1 above. Further, nothing in this Section shall bar any legal remedies that one party may have against another for failure to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this contract. 8.13.3. Nothing in this contract is intended to waive or limit the provisions of the Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. § 3.736 (1991) , or Minn. Stat. § 466.02 (1991) , or any other law, legislative or judicial, which limits governmental liability. - 17 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, intending to be bound thereby. ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY By Date As of form and execution by the ATTORNEY GENERAL By Z-A-1�� Title Date U C� 14- / —is — Date July 21. 1992