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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2025-08-1798 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Mutual AidCERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION No. Qo.15 - o 8 - ! `7 98 THE STATE OF TEXAS COLLIN COUNTY CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS We, the undersigned officers of the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas (the "City Councif' or "Council'), hereby certify as follows: 1. The City Council convened in a regular meeting on the aatn day of hva vs s, 2025, at the regular designated meeting place (the "Meetin "), and the roll was ca�f the duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to wit: Pete Cain, Mayor Kevin Toten, Place 1 Nathan Bryan, Place 2 Stan Carver II, Place 3 Kelly Patterson -Herndon, Place 4 Elden Baker, Place 5 Manny Singh, Place 6 and all of said persons were present, except , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at the Meeting (the "Resolution"): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, CITY OF CELINA, TEXAS, CITY OF MELISSA, TEXAS, AND CITY OF PRINCETON, TEXAS, FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. The Resolution was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Resolution be passed; and, after due discussion, said motion, carrying with it the passage of the Resolution, prevailed and carried, with all members of said City Council shown present above voting "Aye," except as noted below: NAY& ABSTENTIONS: 2. A true, full, and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution passed at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; said Resolution has been duly recorded in said Council's minutes of said Meeting; the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from said Council's minutes of said Meeting pertaining to the passage of said Resolution; the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of said Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of said Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the aforesaid Meeting, and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for passage at said Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such purpose; and that said Meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said Meeting was given all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 3. The Mayor of the City of Anna, Texas, hereby approves the Resolution; and the Mayor and the City Secretary of the City of Anna, Texas, hereby declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes. ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this the 1/1 th day of gvo g 5 -r 2025. CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS Pete Cain, Mayor City of Anna, Texas ATTEST Carrie Land, City Secretary City of Anna, Texas CITY SEAL "' THGCI"fl'OF TL\AS/ CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS RESOLUTION NO. _Oa!S - ©F - Iq Q g A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, CITY OF CELINA, TEXAS, CITY OF MELISSA, TEXAS, AND CITY OF PRINCETON, TEXAS, FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas (the "C'), desires to form and enter into a law enforcement interlocal cooperation agreement by and between the above -listed municipalities to cooperate (i) in the investigation of criminal activity; (ii) in the enforcement of the laws of this State; and (iii) to protect health, life, and property from natural and manmade disasters (the "Agreement" herein); WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code (the "Interlocal Cooperation Act" or "Act" herein) authorizes local governmental entities in the State of Texas to contract with each other to perform governmental functions that each local governmental entity is otherwise authorized to perform on its own; WHEREAS, the City, a local governmental entity in the State of Texas, is authorized under the Act to enter into an interlocal cooperative agreement with the above - listed municipalities for the purpose of fulfilling and implementing certain public and governmental purposes, needs, objectives, and programs, as further described herein; WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into the Agreement for the purposes contained therein, which Agreement is made under the authority of and in compliance with the Act and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares it in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the City and general public to approve the Agreement and this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS: Section 1. Findings. The above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and adopted as findings of fact, incorporated herein, and operative provisions hereof. Section 2. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. The City Council hereby (i) approves the Agreement, which Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes; and (ii) authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Section 3. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. This Resolution shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other resolutions or ordinances of the City, and this Resolution shall not operate to repeal or affect any of such other resolutions or ordinances, except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any, in such other resolution or ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability. Should any section, provision, or part of this Resolution be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section, provision, or part shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate the remaining portion or portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable. Section 5. Prerequisites Satisfied. All prerequisites for the adoption of this Resolution have been duly satisfied, conducted, and completed, including, without limitation, all public notices, procedures, and publications as required by law, including, without limitation, the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon passage (the "Effective Date"). AND SO IT IS RESOLVED. [REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.] EXHIBIT A CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, CITY OF CELINA, TEXAS, CITY OF MELISSA, TEXAS, AND CITY OF PRINCETON, TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT This INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (" Agreement') is made and entered as of the Effective Date by and between the CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipality ("Anna"), the CITY OF CELINA, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipality ("Celina"), the CITY OF MELISSA, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipality ("Melissa"), and the CITY OF PRINCETON, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipality ("Princeton") (Anna, Celina, Melissa, and Princeton are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the "Cities" or individually as RECITALS WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, as amended (the "Interlocal Cooperation Act" or "Act"), authorizes local governmental entities in the State of Texas to contract with each other to perform governmental functions that each local governmental entity is otherwise authorized to perform on its own; WHEREAS, the Act and Chapter 362 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, specifically authorize "Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreements," such as this Agreement; WHEREAS, the Cities are local governmental entities in the State of Texas and, accordingly, are authorized under Texas law and the Act to enter into a cooperative agreement for the purpose of fulfilling and implementing certain public and governmental purposes, needs, objectives, and programs, as further described herein; WHEREAS, the Cities desire to provide their respective residents and businesses with effective law enforcement services in a reasonable and cost-efficient manner; WHEREAS, due to the Cities' shared boundaries and close proximity, the Cities' law enforcement departments have historically, routinely, and successfully provided mutual aid assistance to each other; WHEREAS, the Cities desire to jointly provide and/or utilize certain law enforcement facilities, equipment, and resources to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of each City's respective residents and businesses; WHEREAS, the Cities desire to form a law enforcement interlocal agreement and associated mutual aid projects in order to cooperate (i) in the investigation of criminal activity; (ii) in the enforcement of the laws of this State; and (iii) to protect health, life, and property from natural and manmade disasters in the Cities' respective jurisdictions; INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 1 OF 13 WHEREAS, the Cities mutually desire and agree to enter into this Agreement for the purposes contained herein, which Agreement is made under the authority of and in compliance with the Act and applicable laws, Arles, and regulations; and WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be in conformance with and is authorized by the Act, and sets forth the terms, rights, and duties of the Cities. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above Recitals and the mutual covenants, promises, obligations, and agreements set forth below, the Cities hereby mutually agree as follows: Section 1. DEFINITIONS. In addition to those defined in the Recitals herein above, the following terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement: a. "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" means the Chief of Police, Director of Public Safety, or the highest-ranking law enforcement official, regardless of title, of a City agency participating in this Agreement, and designated as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer by a City under this Agreement. b. "Law Enforcement Officer" means any duly licensed and commissioned peace officer as defined under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. C. "Law Enforcement Services" means deployment of Law Enforcement Officers or other personnel and/or equipment to perform law enforcement duties. d. "Requesting City" means a City requesting law enforcement assistance from another City under this Agreement. e. "Responding City" means a City to which a request for law enforcement assistance is directed to by a Requesting City under this Agreement. Section 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is for the Cities, by and through their respective law enforcement departments, to cooperate (1) in the investigation of criminal activity; (ii) in the enforcement of the laws of this State; and (iii) to protect health, life, and property from natural and manmade disasters in the Cities' respective jurisdictions. Section 3. ASSISTANCE PROTOCOLS. a. Request for Assistance. Any request for assistance made under this Agreement shall, when reasonably possible, include a statement of the type and amount of equipment INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 2 OF 13 requested; the number of Law Enforcement Officers requested; and the location to which the equipment and personnel are to be dispatched. The amount and type of equipment, and number of personnel furnished by a Responding City shall be determined by the Responding City's Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or a lawful designee. b. Response to Request for Assistance. A Responding City will assign and deploy Law Enforcement Services outside the Responding City's territorial limits, but within the territorial limits of the Requesting City, subject to the Responding City's discretion and determination of availability of Law Enforcement Services when: (i) such assignment is requested by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or a lawful designee, of a Requesting City; and (ii) the Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or a lawful designee, of the Responding City has determined, in their sole discretion that the assignment is necessary to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement, and in providing Law Enforcement Services within the territorial limits of the Requesting City. The Cities hereby acknowledge that the decision to issue Law Enforcement Services is in the sole discretion of the Responding Cities' Chief Law Enforcement Officers, or their lawful designees. The Cities further acknowledge that the intent of this Agreement is that Law Enforcement Services within a Responding City's territorial limits shall in no way be negatively disrupted by aiding a Requesting City, and that Responding Cities may not be able to provide assistance in each and every instance assistance is requested. The Cities acknowledge their Chief Law Enforcement Officers, or their lawful designees, shall make such decisions in a good faith effort to respond whenever reasonably possible. Moreover, the Cities agree that their respective law enforcement departments shall continue to operate in accordance with the standard operating practices and procedures adopted by the respective law enforcement departments. C. Operational Control. All Law Enforcement Officers of the Responding City shall first report to the Requesting City's officer in tactical control at the location to which said Law Enforcement Officers have been dispatched, and shall be under the operational command, direction, and supervision of the Requesting City's Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or a lawful designee, while engaged in law enforcement duties related to the Response to the Request for Assistance, except when Law Enforcement Officers have been released from the Request for Assistance by the officer. d. Release. Law Enforcement Officers of the Responding City will be released by the Requesting City to return to other duties when their services are no longer necessary, without undue delay. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or lawful designee, of the Responding City, in their sole and absolute discretion, may, at any time and for any reason, withdraw Law Enforcement Services of the Responding City or discontinue participation in any activity initiated pursuant to this Agreement. e. Arrest Authority Outside Primary Jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed and understood that a Law Enforcement Officer employed by a Responding City who performs activities pursuant to this Agreement may make arrests outside the jurisdiction in which said officer is regularly employed, but within the area covered by this Agreement, provided, however, that the law enforcement agency of the Requesting City and/or the jurisdiction in which the arrest is made shall be notified of such arrest without delay, and the notified agency shall make available the notice of the arrest in the same manner as if the arrest were made INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 3 OF 13 by Requesting City's Law Enforcement Officers. Law Enforcement Officers shall perform any arrests made during a response to a Request for Assistance in accordance with the procedure of the Requesting City, and any arrestees shall be transported to a jail in accordance with the Requesting City's policies and procedures. Law Enforcement Officers shall have all investigative and law enforcement authority, as is reasonable and necessary, to respond to the Request for Assistance, in the territorial limits of the Requesting City. f. Oualifications of Office and Oath. While any Law Enforcement Officer regularly employed by a Responding City is in the service of the Requesting City under this Agreement, said Law Enforcement Officer shall be deemed to be acting as a peace officer of the Requesting City and be under the command of the Requesting City's Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or a lawful designee. Any Law Enforcement Officer of a Responding City shall have all the law enforcement powers and duties as if the Law Enforcement Officer of the Responding City were regularly employed as a Law Enforcement Officer of the Requesting City and acting within the territorial limits of the Requesting City. The qualifications of office of said Law Enforcement Officers, where regularly employed, shall constitute his or her qualifications for office within the territorial limits of the Requesting City, and no additional oath, bond, or compensation shall be required. g. Standing Task Forces, Workins Groups, and Officer Teams. In addition to the as - needed, individual matters described in Section 3(a) herein above, the Cities may, from time to time, establish various task forces, working groups, or other officer teams with personnel on a long-term basis for specified purposes or procedures ("Task Forces"). For example, the Cities may establish a standing Task Force for the purpose of deploying interagency assistance in major fatality accident scene management and investigations. Any participating Cities, provisions for operational control, and assignments of personnel, equipment, and/or facilities, for such Task Forces shall be set forth in writing and approved by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of each City participating in a Task Farce. These details shall be set forth within an appropriate memorandum of understanding, contract, or other signed writing approved by the legal counsel for each City and shall be kept on file by all the Cities as a companion exhibit to this Agreement, without the necessity of formal amendment by the Cities' governing bodies. All Task Forces shall be governed and controlled by the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, should the Cities seek to form a Task Force that is not subject to the terms set forth herein, the same must first be approved by the governing body of each participating agency. h. Activities Not Suitable for an Assistance Request. The intention of this Agreement is to share resources between the Cities to reduce costs and better serve the community. The Cities intend the Law Enforcement Services of Responding City to be primarily utilized for time -sensitive matters, obtaining access to technologies (e.g., drones, surveying equipment, etc.), obtaining access to specialized personnel (e.g., K-9 units, etc.), or large- scale events that exceed the Requesting City's capacity to respond. Except as expressly described in a Task Force memorandum, Chief Law Enforcement Officers shall direct their Law Enforcement Officers to refrain from seeking assistance from a Responding City for the following matters: INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 4 OF 13 (i) Arrestee or prisoner transports, including, but not limited to, transportation for booking at a county jail or to a medical facility for fit -for -confinement assessments; (ii) Execution of search warrants or administrative warrants without the physical presence of a Law Enforcement Officer from the Requesting City; (iii) Execution of arrest warrants issued by the Requesting City for municipal ordinance violations; (iv) Outside of Task Forces established, in whole or in part, for such functions, or performance of routine clerical or administrative tasks, not associated with investigative work performed by the Responding City; or (v) Tasks which can be safely and lawfully performed by non -peace officers employed by the Requesting City. Section 4. COORDINATING AGENCY. The Cities hereby agree that the City of Princeton Police Department shall serve as the "Coordinatinz Azency" under this Agreement. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer, or lawful designee, of the Coordinating Agency shall maintain executed originals of this Agreement, related resolutions or orders of the Cities, and other records pertaining to this Agreement in its records. The Coordinating Agency shall notify all Cities of any notable developments, such as the addition or removal of agencies eligible to be Responding Cities, as soon as is reasonably possible. Section 5. PAYMENTS FROM CURRENT REVENUES; WAIVER OF RIGHT TO REIMBURSEMENT. Each City under this Agreement shall be responsible for the costs of its governmental function or services including Law Enforcement Services and functions, and must make payments to provide such services and functions out of current City revenues. Requesting Cities are not obligated to provide any reimbursement for any Responding City's costs or expenses incurred the provision of services under this Agreement, notwithstanding the potential availability of funding from some source other than the Requesting City. Section 6. OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. Any Law Enforcement Officer or other police personnel, regardless of assistance in a request made under this Agreement, shall receive the same wage, salary, pension, and all other compensation or benefits, including, but without limitation to, compensation for injuries or disabilities, death benefits, worker compensation benefits, insurance coverage, indemnity, or litigation defense benefits as compared to their work performed outside this Agreement. Said benefits shall be the same as though said Law Enforcement Officer or other personnel had rendered service within the territorial limits of the City where he or she is regularly employed. All wage and disability payments, including, but without limitation to, worker compensation benefits, pension payments, and compensation for damage to equipment, medical expenses, travel, food, and lodging, shall be paid by the City which regularly employs said Law Enforcement Officer in the same manner as though such service had been rendered within the territorial limits of the City where such Law Enforcement Officer is regularly employed. Each Responding City shall remain responsible for the payment of compensation and benefits as well as for legal defense of the Responding City's Law Enforcement Officers and personnel when acting pursuant to this Agreement. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 5 OF 13 Section 7. TERM; TERMINATION. This Agreement shall be effective and binding after proper authorization by the governing body of all Cities, and upon the date of final execution (the "Effective Date" herein) shall remain in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with this Agreement (the "Term" herein). Notwithstanding any other provision, this Agreement may be terminated upon written mutual agreement by the Cities, or any City may withdraw and terminate their obligations under this Agreement, for any reason, upon providing at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the other Cities. A City's termination or withdrawal from this Agreement shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the remaining Cities under this Agreement, and the Agreement shall continue with full force and effect as if the withdrawn Cities were never a party to this Agreement. Section 8. LIABILITY. a. Responsibility. To the extent allowed by law, each City shall be responsible for any claims for the acts and/or omissions, including negligent acts and/or omissions, of its own Law Enforcement Officers, personnel, employees, officials, and agents, regardless of whether such persons served a Requesting City or Responding City with respect to the claims. If a claim or liability should arise from the comparative or concurrent negligence of more than one City, such responsibility shall be borne by the City against whom the claim is made comparatively, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas as determined by a final, non -appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or as agreed in writing by the Cities. Law enforcement training and any other necessary training of Law Enforcement Officers shall be the sole responsibility of the City in which the Law Enforcement Officers are employed. b. INDEMNIFICATION. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, EACH CITY AGREES TO RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE OTHER CITIES, INCLUDING THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION FOR INJURIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND OTHER LOSSES, DEMANDS, SUITS, JUDGMENTS, AND COSTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES, THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF, RELATE TO, OR RESULT FROM PERFORMANCE RENDERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS OF THE CITIES, INCLUDING THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES. EACH CITY RESPECTIVELY WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST EACH AND EVERY OTHER CITY HEREUNDER FOR COMPENSATION FROM ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH, OCCURRING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN THOUGH SUCH ALLEGED DAMAGE MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF ALLEGED NEGLIGENT OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS OF ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 6 OF I3 C. Immunity Not Waived. The Cities agree that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver by the Cities of any rights, privileges, defenses, remedies, or immunities, governmental or otherwise, available to governmental entities within the State of Texas. d. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall convey any rights upon any person or entity that is not a party, or a party's successor or permitted assignee of a party, to this Agreement. There shall be no third -party beneficiaries of this Agreement, and none shall be implied to exist from any terms contained herein. Section 9. MISCELLANEOUS. a. Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement to be given or delivered to any City shall be deemed to have been received when delivered personally or upon the expiration of seventy-two (72) hours following deposit of the same in any United States Post Office, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and addressed as follows. Any City may change its address or addresses for delivery of notice by delivering written notice of such change of address to the other Cities in accordance with this Agreement. To Anna: City of Anna, Texas ATTN: Chief of Police 120 W. Th St. Anna, TX 75409 To Celina: City of Celina, Texas ATTN: Chief of Police 3025 S. Coit Rd. Celina, TX 75009 To Melissa: City of Melissa, Texas ATTN: Chief of Police 3411 Barker Ave. Melissa, TX 75454 To Princeton: City of Princeton, Texas ATTN: Chief of Police 2000 E. Princeton Drive Princeton, TX 75407 b. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to choice of law rules of any jurisdiction. Any and all suits, actions, or legal proceedings, between the Cities relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in any court with exclusive jurisdiction over such matters within Collin County, Texas. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 7 OF 13 C. Compliance with Laws. The Cities shall observe and comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, standards, and regulations that affect the provision of services provided herein. d. Relationship. It is understood and agreed that the relationship between the Cities described in this Agreement is contractual in nature between independent parties and does not constitute, and shall not be construed, as creating a partnership or joint venture relationship between the Cities. By entering into this Agreement, the Cities do not create any obligations, express or implied, other than those set forth herein, and this Agreement shall not create any rights in any individual or entity that is not a signatory hereto. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Cities' respective law enforcement departments remain a distinct department of each City, it being the intent of this Agreement to operate in a manner similar to the manner in which a consolidated department might operate, but with the Cities retaining full control over budgetary and personnel matters relating to their own police departments and consistent with the terms of this Agreement. e. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Cities with respect to the subject matter covered by this Agreement. There are no other collateral, oral, or written agreements between the Cities that in any manner relates to the subject matter of this Agreement. f. Amendment; Modification. Other than the creation of Task Forces under the procedures set forth herein above, the terms of this Agreement may only be amended or modified upon written approval by each of the Cities. g. Assignment. No City may assign, transfer, or otherwise convey this Agreement, or any of its rights, duties, or obligations, hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other Cities. h. Headines; Interpretation; Recitals. The section and subsection headings contained herein are for convenience only, shall not be used in interpretation of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement. The recitals contained in this Agreement: (i) are true and correct as of the Effective Date; (ii) form the basis upon which the Cities entered into this Agreement; and (iii) are fully incorporated into this Agreement for all purposes. i. Severability. The sections, subsections, and all provisions and portions of this Agreement are severable, and if any section, subsection, or other provision or portion hereof is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws by a court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection, or other provision or portion shall be fully severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable sections, subsection, or other provision or portion is not a part hereof, and the remaining sections, subsections, and other provisions and portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. j. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 8 OF 13 which shall be deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument. k. Authorized Signatories. The Cities represent and warrant that they fully and completely understand the scope and purpose of this Agreement and terms contained herein, and, with this full and complete understanding, voluntarily enter into this Agreement as evidenced by signing and executing it below. The person signing this Agreement on behalf of each City has been properly authorized by the City's respective governing body to sign this Agreement for that City. HAVING READ AND UNDERSTANDING ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE CITIES AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE AS DEFINED HEREIN. LREMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONA LL Y LEFT BLANK; EXECUTION PAGES TO IMMEDIATELYFOLL0W.I INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 9 OF 13 ATTEST: By: Name: Title: THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF COLLIN § ANNA CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS a home rule municipality By: Name: Plzve, Ca\fN Title: a u o {' Date: THE CITY OI Any- i!x,Is Y. 1913 This instrument was acknowledged before me on this \ I day of , 2025, by on behalf of Anna. otary Public in nd for th State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) vn' GRACE KARINA M. DEROSA Notary Public, State of Texas 'Tr Comm. Expires 12-16-2028 �� Notary ID 135204375 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 10OF 13 CELINA: CITY OF CELINA, TEXAS a home rule municipality By: Name: Title: Date: ATTEST: By: Name: Title: THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF COLLIN § This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 2025, by , on behalf of Celina. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE I OF 13 MELISSA: CITY OF MELISSA, TEXAS a home rule municipality By: Name: Title: Date: ATTEST: By: Name: Title: THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF COLLIN § This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of 2025, by , on behalf of Melissa. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 12 OF 13 PRINCETON: CITY OF PRINCETON, TEXAS a home rule municipality By: Name: Title: Date: ATTEST: By: _ Name: Title: THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF COLLIN § This instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of , 2025, by , on behalf of Princeton. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT PAGE 13 OF 13