HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 483-05 S
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RESOLUTION
PROMOTING THE USE OF INTRASTATE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, Chapter 12, Section 12.331 ,allows for Intrastate Mutual Aid, and direct,
timely assistance between jurisdictions is critical; and
WHEREAS, the possibility of the occurrence of natural and other disasters of major size
and destructiveness exists and is increasing; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that preparations of the City of Rochester will be
adequate to deal with disasters; generally protect the public peace, health, and safety; and
preserve the lives and property of the people of the state; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the
political subdivisions of the state and to cooperate with the federal government with respect to
carrying out emergency management functions; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of Minnesota that all emergency response functions of this
state be coordinated to the maximum extent with the comparable functions of the state
•government, including its various departments and agencies, of other states and localities, and
of private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparations and uses may
be made of the state's labor supply, resources, and facilities for dealing with any disaster that
may occur; and
WHEREAS, the director of each local organization for emergency management may, in
collaboration with other public and private agencies within this state, develop or cause to be
developed mutual-aid arrangements for reciprocal emergency management aid and
assistance in an emergency or disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted. These
arrangements must be consistent with the local emergency operations plan and, in time of
emergency, each local organization for emergency management and its members shall render
assistance in accordance with the provisions of the mutual-aid arrangements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that the City of Rochester does hereby promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of
intrastate mutual-aid by designating a City of Rochester City Administrator, Chief of Police,
Fire Chief, Public Works Director, or other officer who, exercising discretion and considering
the needs of the political subdivision and its inhabitants, to dispatch equipment and personnel
as considered necessary if a danger of fire, hazard, casualty, or another similar occurrence
exists outside the political subdivision and by its suddenness it would be impractical for the
governing body of the City of Rochester itself to authorize the dispatch of equipment and
personnel to combat that emergency or disaster.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF OC:7-03�IZ- , 2005.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
C TY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF _, 2005.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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