AGENDA DATE: 1/8/2025
TITLE:
Title
Resolution to Approve License for Training Activities
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving license for joint active threat training with Fire Rescue and Police at the Music Today facility in Crozet.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Herrick, Farley, Eggleston, Childress
PRESENTER (S): Heather Childress
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue (ACFR) and Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) are planning joint training exercises to enhance operational readiness. Music Today, LLC has offered to provide its facilities for the joint exercises, requiring a License Agreement and Release (Agreement) to reflect the parties' respective responsibilities that include a provision for a conditional release and waiver of liability for County property damage and personal injury of participants.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Establish a coordinated, safe, and effective emergency response system.
DISCUSSION: The County does not have a facility capable of accommodating the joint training exercises during normal business hours. Music Today, LLC, a private business in the community, has offered its facility, which meets these requirements, at no cost to the County. This venue provides the necessary size and privacy for the exercises, ensuring realistic training scenarios in a secure environment. To proceed, Music Today, LLC requires execution of the attached Agreement, in a form approved by the County Attorney, and the County Executive requires authorization to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board approve a License Agreement and Release and authorize the County Executive to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - License Agreement and Release
B - Resolu...
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