FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN 

THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS 

AND 

VILLAGE OF MACKINAW CITY 

Parties 

1. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians ("LTBB" or "Tribe") is a Federally 

recognized Indian tribe that is the beneficial owner ofthe following described parcel ofland held 

in trust for the Tribe by the United States ofAmerica: 1080 S. Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City, 

MI 49701, Tax Parcel Id Nos. 42-03-24-200-008, 42-03-24-200-007; 42-03-13-400-008; 42-03-

13-400-013; 42-03-13-400-015 as described in the deed recorded at Liber 1158 Page 016. LTBB 

will operate a gaming facility on this parcel. The parcel is exempt from property taxes as a matter 

ofFederal law. The parcel is referred to hereafter as the "LTBB Property." 

2. The Village ofMackinaw City ("Village") is a political subdivision ofthe State of 

Michigan. The Property is located within the external boundaries ofthe Village (including areas 

under its jurisdiction per 425 Agreement), in which the Village provides fire protection to the 

residents, businesses and property. 

Purpose 

3. The parties enter into this Agreement to provide payment from L TBB to the Village for 

provision by the Village offire protection services for the real estate, structures and persons 

within the LTBB Property. 

Agreement 

4. LTBB shall pay Village a flat annual fire protection readiness fee of$2000.00. In 

addition, after the first two runs per year, LTBB shall pay Village a fee of$750.00 per run. 

5. In consideration ofthe payment made under paragraph 4, Village shall provide fire 

protection services on the LTBB Property to the full extent, with the same emergency call 

response, as such services are provided through-out the Village. 

6. When fighting a fire on the LTBB Housing Property, the Village fire department shall 

have the same authority to issue orders necessary to protect life and property as when fighting 

fires elsewhere in the Village. 

7. By Tribal Statute LTBB has adopted the ICC Fire Prevention Code as the Fire Prevention 

Code ofthe Little Traverse Bay Bands ofOdawa Indians. The Village fire department may 

provide courtesy inspections at L TBB's request ofthe structures on the L TBB Property and 

advise LTBB of any violations ofthe ICC National Prevention Code and any other suggestions 

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the Village Fire Department may have to improve fire safety ofthe structures. 

8. Mutual Indemnification. 

A. To the fullest extent permitted by law the Tribe shall indemnify and hold harmless 

the Village, its agents and employees from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses 

arising out ofperformance ofthis Agreement to the extent claims are caused by the 

negligent acts or omissions ofthe Tribe, its agents and employees. 

B. To the fullest extent permitted by law the Village shall indemnify and hold 

harmless the Tribe, its agents and employees from and against claims, damages, losses and 

expenses arising out ofperformance ofthis Agreement to the extent claims are caused by the 

negligent acts or omissions ofthe Village, its agents and employees. 

9. Term. The initial term ofthis agreement shall be for a period offive years, commencing 

on June 23, 2016 and ending on June 22, 2021 and may be renewed for successive terms by 

mutual agreement ofthe Parties. This Agreement will automatically renew least 60 days before 

the expiration date. Village may terminate this Agreement on 60 days' notice for non-payment 

by the Tribe or refusal to cooperate with the authority ofthe fire department per paragraph 6. The 

Tribe may terminate this Agreement on 60 days' notice to the Village in the event the Tribe 

develops its own fire protection capacity in which event the parties may develop a mutual aid 

agreement. 

The undersigned execute this Agreement as duly authorized representatives ofthe 

respective Parties. 

Date: &J.:i.2.- 1<,. LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS 

VILLAGE OF MACKINAW CITY 

By: , Its 

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