HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 03-90 01/16/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 3-90
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
PLANNED MUTUALAID IN PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public
Works Directors have met regularly since January 1976 for purpos-
es of exploring and promoting those program and policies of
mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the potential for planned sharing of equip-
ment and manpower received considerable attention as a necessary
and worthwhile activity for the combined efforts of the Confer-
ence municipalities; and
WHEREAS, participating municipalities would greatly
benefit by realizing immediate and measurable monetary savings
through the borrowing or leasing 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 control; and
WHEREAS, the Conference has actively pursued and exam-
ined 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 TRUST-
EES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect reaffirms its
decision of August 1976 to 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 voluntary exchange of manpower or
equipment be subject to a sharing or leasing arrangement as
agreed to by the Departments involved in the transaction.
ECTION 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.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem
NAYS: None
PASSED this lgth day of _~, 1990.
APPROVED this 16thday O~n,,~r¥ , 19_~0.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk