TITLE
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, authorizing the City to enter into a Mutual Aid Compact with the signatory political jurisdictions within the State of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action to approve a resolution adopting the 2014 Arizona Mutual Aid Compact. The primary purpose of the compact is to facilitate rapid, short-term deployment of emergency support prior to, during and after an emergency incident or disaster. A signed agreement does not obligate the provision or receipt of aid, but rather provides a tool for use should the incident dictate a need. The City may, by Council resolution, terminate its participation in the compact. The City of Maricopa entered into the 2008 Arizona Emergency Management Mutual Aid Compact on December 22, 2009. However, the compact may only be extended for a period of time not to exceed 10 years. Therefore, unless renewed, the City’s current participation in the compact will expire on December 22, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City to enter into the Mutual Aid Compact.