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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2006-12, A Resolution Adopting the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact in the Event of an Emergency or Disaster RESOLUTION # 2006-12 WHEREAS,emergencies and disasters transcend jurisdictional boundaries, making intergovernmental coordination essential in successful emergency response efforts; and WHEREAS,there will inevitably be emergencies which require immediate access to outside resources due to the fact that few individual governments have all of the resources they may need in every type of emergency; and WHEREAS, Senate File 2124, approved by the Second Session of the 79th General Assembly in 2002, creates Iowa Code section 29C.22,the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact; and WHEREAS,the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact allows participating counties, cities and other political subdivisions to provide in advance for mutual assistance in managing any emergency or disaster; THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIVERDALE, IOWA that in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of all participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster, the City hereby adopts the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. AYES: NAYS: Franklin Ulrich Stickler Grindle Air Mayor Date: VeLej. vZ D C' ATTEST: I.. A City Clerk Date: y I�;�i1J. .2/ O 0 uRm �"e