R-2745-6-08RESOLUTION NO. 2745 -6 -OM
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INTER -
JURISDICTIONAL MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND RECEIVING ASSISTANCE AMONG THE
PARTIES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, DISASTER OR CIVIL
EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen recognizes the vulnerability of people and communities located within the County
to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from an emergency, disaster and/or civil emergency and
recognize that emergencies, disasters and/or civil emergencies may present equipment and staffing requirements
beyond the capacity of each individual Party; and,
WHEREAS, The Parties recognize that, in the past, mutual aid has been provided between or among the Parties in
the form of personnel, supplies, and equipment during disasters and/or civil emergencies as well as during the
cleanup periods; and,
WHEREAS, the governing officials of the Parties desire to secure for each Party the benefits of mutual aid and
protection of life and property in the event of a disaster and/or civil emergency; and,
WHEREAS, The Parties wish to make suitable arrangements for furnishing mutual aid in coping with disasters
and/or civil emergencies and are authorized and make this agreement pursuant to Chapter 791, Texas Govemment
Code (Interlocal Cooperation Act), Chapter 418, Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act of 1975), and
' Chapter 362, Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, The Parties recognize that a formal agreement for mutual aid would allow for better coordination of
effort, would provide that adequate equipment and smffmg is available, and would help ensure that mutual aid is
accomplished in the minimum time possible in the event of an Emergency, Disaster or Civil Emergency and thus
desire to enter into an agreement to provide mutual aid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached "Inter -Jurisdictional Mutual Aid
Agreement for Collin County, Texas."
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Allen, and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE IOTH DAY OF JUNE, 2008.
APPROVED:
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' - Stephen 'er 11, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Genrgl� FR RMC. C Y SlktRETARY