HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 50-83 11/15/1983
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RESOLUTION NO. ~O-83
A RESOLUTION FOR PLANNED MUTUAL AID IN PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public Works
Directors have met regularly since January, 1976, for purposes
of exploring and promoting those programs and policies of
mutual interest¡ and
WHEREAS, the potential for planned sharing of equipment and
manpower received considerable attention as a necessary
and worthwhile activity for the combined efforts of the
Conference municipa1ities¡ and
WHEREAS, participating municipalities would greatly benefit
by realizing immediate and measurable monetary savings
through the borrowing~r1easing of special or unique equipment
of which it has only limited needs¡and
WHEREAS, a standard inventory of the Conference Public Works
equipment will greatly enhance the purchasing capabilities
of individual municipalities with respect to joint purchasing
and inventory contro1¡ and
WHEREAS, the Conference has actively pursued and examined
the formation of a viable, area-wide equipment and manpower
exchange¡ and
WHEREAS, such efforts have proven to have unanimous support
among participating departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect give full
support and approval to the development of a voluntary
"planned mutual aid" program for the Northwest Municipal
Conference area.
SECTION TWO: That any such vo1un~~ry exchange of manpower
or equipment be subject to a sharing or' leasing agreement as
agreed to by the Department involved in the transaction.
SECTION THREE: That the discretion for equipment use and
general assistance be the prerogative of the Director of
the public Works Department for the duration of the agreement.
AYES: Arthur, Floras, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Farley
PASSED and APPROVED this
15thdayof
November
, 1983.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
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Village Clerk