21-2798ORDINANCE NO.21-2798
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOC AL AGREEMENT BETWEEN DENTON INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF DENTON FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
LAGRONE ACADEMY PRACTICUN4 OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND
SECURITY PROGRAM FOR 202 1 -2022; 2022-2023; AND 2023 -2024 SCHOOL TERMS; ANDPROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") and the Denton Independent School District
("DISD") desire to enter into an agreement to provide internship opportunities for students
interested in pursuing employment within law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the LaGrone Academy Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and
Security Program will provide students with an opportunity to intern with the City of Denton
Police Department to learn new skills and more about the law enforcement industry, and give
them a great learning experience about law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the Affiliation
Agreement between the City and DISD, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference,
serves a municipal and public purpose, is in the public interest, and is of a benefit to the
citizens of the City of Denton; NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute the attached
Affiliation Agreement with the Denton Independent School District for the participation of theCity’s Police Department in the LaGrone Academy Practicum of Law, Public Safety,
Corrections, and Security Program, for the 202 1-2022; 2022-2023; and 2023-2024 school terms,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” made a part hereof by reference, and is hereby
approved.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approv9 this ordinance was made by ],r ian Bec k and seconded
by vict' i ' i3yrJ ; the ordinance was pollowing vote:
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2 :
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer. At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the is day of march , 2022
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ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:MACK REINWAND. CITY ATrORNEY
Exhibit A
STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF DENTON
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
This Agreement is between the Denton Independent School District (Denton ISD), for and
on behalf of the LaGrone Academy Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Program, hereinafter sometimes referred to as “School” in this Agreement, and City of Denton,
Texas, on behalf of the Denton Police Department, hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Facility”
in the Agreement, is entered into pursuant to the Texas Government Code Chapter 791, Interlocal
Cooperation Contracts. Denton ISD and the City of Denton are referred to individually as “Party”
and are collectively referred to .herein as “Parties.”
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, it is agreed by the parties to be of mutual interest and advantage that the
students and faculty of the school be given opportunity to utilize the Facility as a practice
laboratory and for educational purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and in further
consideration of the mutual benefits, the parties to the Agreement agree as follows:
(1) The term of this Agreement shall be in effect through the 2021/2022; 2022/2023;
2023/2024 school terms. This Agreement shall commence on September 1, 2021 and expire onMay 3 1, 2024.
(2) Definitions:(a) “Student” shall mean an individual enrolled with the Denton ISD pursuant to
Denton ISD Policy FD (Legal and Local), and individuals from other school districts enrolled in
the Career & Technical Education programs of the Denton ISD who are participating in the
LaGrone Academy Law Enforcement Internship.
(b) “Faculty” means an individual who is employed by School.
(3) The Facility will permit students of the School to observe routines and procedures under
the direct supervision and responsibility of an employee of the Facility. Students may, at the
discretion of the Facility, perform any duties that the Facility deems safe and legal (not involving
invasive procedures or dealing with private personnel information).
(4) The number of students in the Facility will be mutually agreed upon between the School
and the Facility at the beginning of each semester.
(5) The period of assignment shall be during regular School academic sessions except in theinstance of special arrangements, such as for workshop participants.
(6) The School will provide the Facility with the names of the students who are enrolled in the
Denton Independent School Districts Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityProgram.
(7) The School will not discriminate against any applicant for enrollment in its course of study
because of race, color, creed or national origin.
(8) The School shall take/make all reasonable efforts to see that all student and faculty
members are instructed in the need to respect the confidential nature of all information which may
come to them with respect to any records. A copy of the Criminal Justice Information Security
policy is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any student or faculty member found to be in violation of
the Facility’s confidentiality requirements will be summarily dismissed. Facility shall not disclose
student records, as defined by Denton ISD Policy FL (Legal), attached as Exhibit B, without the
prior written approval of Denton ISD.
(9) Representatives of the School and the Facility shall meet as often as necessary to study the
Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Education Program and terms of thisAgreement and make such suggestions and changes as needed.
( 10) it is understood between the Parties that under no circumstances shall any member of the
School’s student body or faculty be considered an agent or employee of the Facility. This will be
stated on the individual’s name tag.
(11) School personnel, faculty and students will be subject to the rules and regulations
established by the Facility or the division within the Facility to which they are assigned.
(A) The facility will charge the School no fees for the Practicum of Law, Public Safety,
Corrections and Security experience afforded the students;
(B) The students will provide transportation to and from the Facility.
(12) The Facility shall provide a safe working environment and intern assignments should be
hazard-free duty within the assigned unit of the Facility. In the event one or more of the students
should, outside of regular school hours and independent of the Agreement, be employed by the
Facility on a part-time or full-time basis, this article shall not apply during the hours in which such
student is performing his/her duties at the Facility.
( 13) The salaries and expenses of any faculty, whether instructor, supervisor or other employee
of the School will be paid by the School. The school agrees that members of its faculty will serve
as consultants and on its committees of the Facility when requested by the Facility.
(14)The Denton Police Department further agrees to assume the following responsibilities:
(A) To be responsible for providing a safe environment for the student internship.(B) To directly supervise students in performance of all skills and procedures.
(C) To explain Facility routines, procedures, and policies followed in the Facility,
(D)
(E)To assist in evaluating students’ progress and performance.The School and the Denton Police Department Facility each have a distinct, yet
cooperative responsibility for the education of each student. The Facility willprovide progress reports as needed if there are areas of concern regarding the
Student’s attitude or performance. The Facility retains the right to request
Reassignment of the student.
Reassignment request shall be in writing and shall state the basis for the request.(F)
(15) This Agreement provides for continuing communication between the Facility and the
School as necessary to provide optimum experience for student learning. An annual evaluation
and review of this Agreement is expected.
(16) This Agreement shall remain effective until terminated. Either party may terminate the
Agreement without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Notice shall be
given by registered or certified mail to the other party at the addresses set out below:
School: Superintendent
Denton Independent School District1307 N. Locust
Denton, Texas 76201
Facility: Chief of Police
Denton Police Department
601 E. Hickory, Suite E
Denton, Texas 76205
( 17) The Facility, including all portions thereof and all equipment provided by the Facility for
use, are provided “As is.” The Facility does not make any representations, warranties, or
guarantees, express or implied, including, without limitation, the warranty of merchantability and
the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, relating to the Facility’s premises or equipment,
or Denton ISD’s or its employees’ or students’ use of the Facility’s premises or equipment thereof
(18) To the extent authorized by law and without waiving any governmental immunity, Denton
ISD agrees to hold harmless the Facility, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and
all claims or suits for injuries, damage, loss, or liability of whatever kind or character, arising out of
or in connection with performance by Denton ISD, including all such claims or causes of action based
upon common, constitutional, or statutory law, or based, in whole or in part, upon allegations of
negligent or intentional acts of Denton ISD, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, licensees,and invitees.
(19) To the extent authorized by law and without waiving any governmental immunity, City agrees
to hold harmless the Denton ISD, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all
claims or suits for injuries, damage, loss, or liability of whatever kind or character, arising out of or
in connection with performance by City or Facility, including all such claims or cause of action based
upon common, constitutional, or statutory law, or based, in whole or in part, upon allegations of
negligent or intentional acts of City or Facility, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors,
licensees, and invitees.
(20) The Parties at their respective sole cost and expense, shall procure and maintain in full
force and effect for the term of this Agreement adequate commercial general liability insurance
coverage, including but not limited to general liability insurance coverage with bodily injury, with
limits that are reasonable and customary for its business to cover liabilities and claims which may
arise in relation to or in connection with this Agreement, but in no event less than SI,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Also, the Parties’ insurance coverage must include
property damage limits of not less than $250,000 per occurrence, and not less than $500,000aggregate. DISD may, at its sole discretion, choose to self-insure the requirements of this
provision. The Parties agree to 1) provide the other Party within five (5) business days upon the
receipt of a written request from the other Party, with a Certificate of Insurance with respect to all
liability insurance required under this Agreement, and 2) maintain the foregoing policy or policies
of insurance without material change or cancellation except upon 24 hours written notice to the
other Party. The Parties may, at their sole discretion, provide their respective standard letter of
self-insurance in satisfaction of this provision.
(21 ) This Agreement SHALL NOT be construed or interpreted to modify, waive, change oralter any privileges, immunities, or rights granted to, or retained by the Denton Independent School
District by virtue of the statutory or common law of the State of Texas or the United States of
America in regards to the learning environment and course expectation.
(22) This Agreement SHALL NOT be construed or interpreted to modify, waive, change or
alter any privileges, immunities, or rights granted to, or retained by the City of Denton, Texas by
virtue of the statutory or common law of the State of Texas or the United States of America.
(23) if either Party fails to fulfill its obligations hereunder when such failure is due to an event
of Force Majeure, said failure shall be excused for the duration of such event and for such a time
thereafter as is reasonable to enable the Parties to resume performance under this Agreement.
Events of Force Majeure shall mean any contingency or cause beyond the reasonable control of a
Party, including, but not limited to, acts of God, riot, civil commotion, insurrection, fire,
explosions, rain, or other circumstance beyond its reasonable control.
(24) if any of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, provisions,
covenants, conditions or any other part of this Agreement are for any reason held to be invalid,void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases, provisions, covenants, conditions or any other part of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.
(25) This Agreement may not be assigned in whole or in part by any of the Parties without prior
written consent of the other Party.
(26) This Agreement is entered into subject to the City Charter and Ordinances of the City ofDenton as they may be amended from time to time and is subject to and is to be construed,
governed, and enforced under all applicable State of Texas and Federal law. Denton ISD enters
into this Agreement subject to its policy and applicable laws, both state and federal. Situs of this
Agreement is agreed to be Denton County, Texas, for all purposes including performance andexecut lon.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals by the parties on the day and year set forth below.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES :
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Denton Independent School District
1 307 N. Locust
Denton, TX 762
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City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, TX 76201
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City of Denton
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mack Reinwand. City Attorney
City of Denton
THIS AGEEMENT HAS BEEN
BOTH REVIEWED AND APPROVED
as to financial and operational
obligations and business terms.
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Signature
Title
Chief of Police
Denton Police Department
Department
Date Signed: February 4, 2022