R-2387-3-05RESOLUTION NO. 2387-3-05(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN THE
CITY OF ALLEN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the President of the United States in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, directed the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident
Management System which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local and
tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity; and,
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all Federal, State, local and tribal homeland security
partners have been, and will continue to be, vital to the effective implementation and utilization of a
comprehensive NIMS; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, local and tribal emergency agencies and
personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident
management; and,
WHEREAS, HSPD-5 requires Federal departments and agencies to make adoption of the NIMS by State,
local and tribal organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance beginning in fiscal year 2005;
and,
' WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that Federal, State,
local and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures,
interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel
qualification standards, uniform standards for planning, training and exercising, comprehensive resource
management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and,
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and
resources will improve the State's ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and State agency
readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes; and,
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various
incident management activities throughout the State, including current emergency management training
programs; and,
WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission) recommended adoption of a
standardized Incident Command System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION I. The City of Allen shall utilize the National Incident Management System (NIMS) prescribed by
the Department of Homeland Security.
' 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.
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 22"o DAY OF MARCH. 2005.
APPROVED:
Stephen errell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. Georg ,- C, CITY S CRETARY
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