1976-09-27 - Resolution 1976-44 - Emergency Mutual aid in Public Works r -R;
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RESOLUTION 74 -i /
Emergency Mutual Aid in Public Works
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public Works Depart-
ments have met regularly since January, 1976 , for purposes of exploring
and promoting those programs and policies of mutual interest ; and,
WHEREAS, the potential for public works emergency manpower and
equipment sharing has received considerable attention as a necessary
and worthwhile activity for the combined efforts of the Conference
municipalities ; and ,
WHEREAS, the incidence of natural and man-made disasters in the
northwest suburban area offers particular concern for those municipal-
ities and those residents in need of immediate and sustained relief in
times of emergency; and,
WHEREAS, most emergency situations in the Conference area require
large and timely concentrations of public works manpower and appropriate
equipment for such relief; and,
WHEREAS, individual municipalities are not always in the position
to provide emergency concentrations of men and equipment ; and,
WHEREAS, the Conference has actively pursued the formation of an
area-wide mutual aid agreement and plan for emergency action in the area
of public works ; and ,
WHEREAS, the effective sharing of manpower and equipment on an
emergency basis should be free of the restrictions imposed by economic
and political considerations ;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Village of Buffalo Grove give
full support and approval to the development of a voluntary area-wide
mutual aid agreement for the use and exchange of public works manpower
and equipment on an emergency basis ; and,
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BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any such voluntary exchange of
manpower or equipment on an emergency basis be at no cost to the
village or city in receipt of such services ; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the discretion for equipment use
and general assistance be the prerogative of the Director of the
Department of Public Works for the duration of voluntary compliance
with the mutual aid plan.
Passed this 7 day of ;1976 .
Approved this . 7 day of,, e- 1976 .
ATTEST;
Village Cler;k
APPROVED:
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Village President