HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-053-3608_-_Statewide_Mutual_Aid_Agreement_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-053-3608
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY AID,
ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES AND TIMELY
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED; A COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252,
authorizes the State and its political subdivisions to provide emergency aid and
assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency, and
WHEREAS, the statutes also authorize the State to coordinate the provision of any
equipment, services, or facilities owned or organized by the State or it political
subdivision for use in the affected area upon the request of the duly constituted authority
of the area, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252
provides each local government of the state the authority to develop and enter into mutual
aid agreements with the State of Florida for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in
case of emergencies too extensive to be dealt with unassisted, and through such
agreements to ensure the timely reimbursement of costs incurred by the local
governments which render such assistance, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Emergency has the authority to coordinate assistance
between local governments during emergency and to concentrate available resources
where needed, and
WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes the request, provision and receipt of the
interjurisdictional mutual assistance in accordance with the Emergency Management Act,
Chapter 252, among political subdivisions within the State,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with
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Resolution No. 2021-053-3608
the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and any updates or addenda as
it relates to reciprocal emergency aid and assistance as outlined in the agreement. 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 we hereby adopt the Statewide
Mutual Aid Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Section 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK: The City Clerk is hereby
authorized to obtain two (2) fully executed copies of the subject Agreement with one to
be maintained by the City, and one to be delivered to the Florida Division of Emergency
Management.
Section 4: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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