Item 4HM E M O R A N D U M
May 14, 2008
To:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From:
Robert Finn, Fire Chief
Subject: Approve a mutual aid agreement
Action
Requested:
City Council review and approval a mutual aid fire protection
and emergency medical services agreement between the
cities of Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City,
Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Roanoke,
Southlake, Trophy Club Watauga, and Westlake.
Background
Information:
The existing mutual aid agreement between the above
named cities required amendment and re-approval due to
requirements contained in the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and the Texas Government
Code, Section 791.006 (a-1).
Financial
Considerations:
Under the agreement any civil liability arising from the
furnishing of fire/EMS protection is assigned to the party
providing the equipment, manpower, and services.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
None
Legal Review:
This agreement has been reviewed by Tim Wood.
Alternatives:
City Council can approve or reject the agreement.
Supporting
Documents:
Mutual Aid Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
Agreement
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council review and approval the mutual aid fire
protection and emergency medical services agreement.
Shana Yelverton
City Council Meeting Date – May 20, 2008
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Shana Yelverton
City Council Meeting Date – May 20, 2008
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Shana Yelverton
City Council Meeting Date – May 20, 2008
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Shana Yelverton
City Council Meeting Date – May 20, 2008
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