EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
APPENDIX H
FORMAT FOR AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
(STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION) FOR THE PROVISION OF LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
This agreement, entered into this_______________day of______________ 19____, by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (district) (hereinafter referred to as the Corps) and (state or Political
subdivision) (hereinafter referred to as the Cooperator). Witnesseth that:
WHEREAS, the construction of the ________________ (hereinafter called the "Project") was
authorized by the ______________ Act, approved __________________________ (Public Law
_______), and the provision of recreation, resources in (state of political subdivision) was
authorized by (the same) *((the provision of (the Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965)
*Section 4 of the 1944 Flood Control Act, as amended (16 USC 460d)); and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Corps, in administering the Project lands, to provide the
public with safe and healthful recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Cooperator has the authority to enforce the state and local laws for (law
enforcement jurisdiction) on such lands, and WHEREAS, Section 120 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-587) authorizes the Corps to contract with states and
their political subdivisions for the purpose of obtaining increased law enforcement services on
Project lands to meet needs during peak visitation periods; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Corps to obtain the assistance of the Cooperator in
the enforcement of state and local laws on Project lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
Article 1. Plan of Operation.
(a) The Corps and the Cooperator have agreed to a Plan of Operation which describes the
scope and extent of law enforcement services to be provided by the Cooperator in accordance
with this agreement. Such Plan of Operation, as concurred in by the Cooperator, is attached
hereto as Appendix A and made a part hereof.
(b) It is recognized and understood that the Corps and the Cooperator may, at the request
of either, renegotiate the Plan of Operation. The renegotiated Plan of Operation shall, upon
written acceptance thereof by both parties, supersede Appendix A.
Article 2. Obligations of the Cooperator.
(a) The Cooperator agrees to furnish law enforcement services as follows:
Select applicable authority for the recreation development.
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