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
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Mayor
Date: VeLej. vZ D C'
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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