CONTRACT 7497 OtherAgreement No. 7497
FIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL
APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT LOAN
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into on January 1, 2026 ("Effective Date") by and between
the City of Manhattan Beach and the City of El Segundo (referred to herein
individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties"), each of which is a California
municipal corporation.
RECITALS
A. Each of the Parties provides fire suppression services to its residents and
maintains an inventory of equipment for the purposes of doing so.
B. From time to time, an agency may have essential apparatus and equipment which
requires repair or maintenance and thus have equipment temporarily unavailable for
deployment.
C. Other Parties ("Lending Party") may have equipment which is redundant or
otherwise unnecessary for immediate deployment in their own jurisdiction, which could,
at the sole discretion of such a Party's fire chief, be made available for loan to a Party in
need ("Borrowing Party").
D. The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate such a loan arrangement between
Parties hereto.
AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the
following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this
Agreement:
"Borrower" means a Party using or possessing apparatus and/or equipment
from a Lender.
"Lender" means a Party lending apparatus and/or equipment to a Borrower.
2. Loan of E u,i rnent. With the consent of the Lender's fire chief, any Party may
lend to the other Party essential apparatus and equipment pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and such other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with
this Agreement, as the Lender's fire chief deems appropriate. In the event that the Lender
experiences emergency conditions necessitating return of loaned apparatus and/or
equipment, both Parties will work to return the apparatus/equipment within twenty-four
hours of receiving notice. Both Parties will complete an inventory form and confirm the
condition of vehicle and/or equipment on loan. A form "Attachment A", shall be completed
by Borrower and Lender at the beginning and end of the loan period.
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3. Orientation/Training. If the apparatus and/or equipment are the same as that
used and possessed by the Borrower, the Lender will provide an orientation of unique
characteristics to a trainer from the Borrower to enable safe operation of the loaned
apparatus or equipment. If the Borrower does not use the same type of apparatus or
equipment, the Borrower will supply a trainer to be trained in the safe use of the equipment
by the Lender's representative. In any case the Borrower's trainer is responsible and must
ensure that Borrower's personnel are trained in the proper and safe operation of the
loaned apparatus or equipment.
4. Care and Condition of Apparatus/Equipment. The Borrower must ensure at its
expense that the apparatus/equipment is routinely maintained in compliance with the
recommendations of the manufacturer and returned to the Lender in the same or better
condition that it was received in,
5. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date. The
initial term of this Agreement is five (5) years. The term will automatically renew on an
annual basis at the end of the initial term unless terminated by mutual agreement of the
Parties sixty (60) days before the anniversary date.
6. Termination. Any Party may terminate this Agreement at any time with twenty-
four (24) hours of written notice to the other Party. If the Agreement is terminated, all
equipment on loan must be returned within twenty-four hours of such notification.
7. Indemnification.
a. Each Party releases the other Party to this Agreement from all liability to
itself, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, for any
claims, damage, or demands for personal injury, death, or property damage,
arising from or related to this Agreement. Each Party bears sole
responsibility for any loss with the following exception: any Borrower agrees
to indemnify and hold the Lender harmless from and against any claim,
action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of the Borrower's use or possession of the
apparatus or equipment. Should the Lender be named in any suit, or should
any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be
groundless or not, arising out of Borrower's use or possession of Lender's
apparatus or equipment, Borrower will defend Lender (at Lender's request
and with counsel satisfactory to Lender) and will indemnify Lender for any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or
otherwise.
b. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will
survive termination of this Agreement.
c. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by the Parties are not intended to, and will not, in any manner
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limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the
Parties pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the
provisions concerning indemnification.
8. Insurance. Any Borrower must have general liability insurance with an insurance
company authorized to do business in California with policy limits of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate. The Lender must be
named as additional insured on said policy and be entitled to at least thirty days
advance written notice of the cancellation of said policy. The Borrower must
provide written proof of insurance before delivery of any equipment to be borrowed.
With the consent of the Lender, the Borrower may substitute self-insurance for the
policy requirements of this section.
9. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties and supersedes any other agreements, oral or written. No promises, other
than those included in this Agreement, shall be valid. This Agreement may be
modified only by a written agreement executed by all the Parties.
10.Assignment. The Parties understand that their status as public entities are
primary inducements for each to enter into this Agreement. For this reason, the
Parties agree that they will not assign or transfer any portion of or interest in this
Agreement. Any attempt to assign or transfer any portion of this Agreement will be
void.
11. Notices. All notices required by this Agreement must be in writing and given to the
Parties at the following addresses:
City of Manhattan Beach Fire Department
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City of El Segundo Fire Department
314 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
12. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be
filed in the appropriate branch of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
13.Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by all
Parties.
14. Preservation of Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be found
invalid or unenforceable, the decision shall affect only the provision interpreted,
and all remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
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15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements,
either oral or in writing, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter
herein. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that representations by any
Party not embodied herein, and any other agreements, statements, or promises
concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, not contained in this Agreement,
are not valid and binding. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only
if it is in writing and signed by the Parties. Any issue with respect to the
interpretation or construction of this Agreement is to be resolved without resorting
to the presumption that ambiguities should be construed against the drafter.
16. Facsimile or electronic signatures. The Parties agree that agreements ancillary
to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with
this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered
by facsimile transmission or electronic signature. Such facsimile signature or
electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an
original signature.
17. 'Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number or counterparts,
each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one
instrument executed on the same date.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 93782F09-DDE4-4CD5-9659-B3FF2153EF23
Agreement No. 7497
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first shown above.
City of Manhattan Beach,
a California municipal corporation
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BY:
Name: Talyn Mirzakhanian
Title: City Manager
Date: 12/30/2025
ATTEST:
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Name: Liza Tamura
Title: City Clerk
Date: 12/30/2025
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Name: Quinn M. Barrow
Title: City Attorney
Date: 12/30/2025
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT. -
Signed by:
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Name: Jesse Alexander
Title: Fire Chief
Date: 12/17/2025
City of El Segundo,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Name: Darrell George
Title: City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
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Nan e. Susan Truax
Title: City Clerk
Date: i yl j1 I7s-
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Name: Mark D. ley
Title: City Attorney
Date: I -.)— I I — 2 "`
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Attachment A
Vehicle Checklist
City Vehicle Number:
Vehicle Make and Model:
Operator Name:
Department:
Beginning Odometer:
Ending Odometer:
Date Out: Date In:
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Out Initial In Initial
Fuel Levu _ ..._ _ �....
Vehicle Exterior
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Light Reflectors
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Tires/Wheels
Seats Conditions
Instrum ent
Cluster _
... Radio Equipment
MDC Operable
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Wipers
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Brakes
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Transmission
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A/C -Heater
Other
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Out ... Condition in
Comments:
If you suspect a mechanical problem:
Stop Vehicle Immediately (Do NOT Drive)
Park in a safe location and contact the on -duty Chief Officer of the borrowing party to
coordinate with the lending on -duty Chief Officer for towing instructions. After hours,
contact Van Lingen Towing at (310) 370-4533
Operator Name:
Operator Signature:
Lender Name:
Lender's Signature:
Borrowing Dept (circle one): MBFD or ESFD
Date:
Lending Dept (circle one): MBFD or ESFD
Date:
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