HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-90 01/16/1990 RESOLUTION 2-90
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID IN PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public
Works Directors have m~t regularly since January 1976 for the
purposes of exploring and promoting those programs and policies
of mutual interest; and,
WHEREAS, the potential for public works emergency
manpower and equipment sharing has received considerable atten-
tion as a necessary and worthwhile activity for the combined
efforts of the conference municipalities; and,
WHEREAS, the incidence of natural and man-made disas-
ters in the northwest suburban area offers particular concern
for those municipalities and those ~esidents in need of immedi-
ate and sustained relief in times of emergency; and
WHEREAS, most emergency situations in the Conference
area require large and timely concentrations of public works
manpower and appropriate equipment for such relief; and,
WHEREAS, individual municipalities are not always in
the position to provide emergency concentrations of men and
e~uipment; and,
WHEREAS, the Conference has actively pursued the forma-
tion of an area-wide mutual aid agreement and plan for emergency
action in the area of public works; and,
WHEREAS, the effective sharing of manpower and equip-
ment on an emergency basis should be free of the restrictions
imposed by economic and political considerations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHEMAYORAND 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 April 1976 to give full support and approval to the
development of a voluntary area-wide mutual aid agreement for
the use and exchange of public works manpower and equipment on
an emergency basis.
ECTION TWO: That any such voluntary exchange of manpower or
equipment on an emergency basis be at no cost to the village or
city or township in receipt of such services.
SECTION THREE: That the discretion for equipment use and
general assistance be the prerogative of the Director of the
Department of Public Works for the duration of voluntary compli-
ance with the mutual aid plan.
AYES: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem
NAYS: None
Passed this 16th day of January , 1~O
Approved this ]6th day of January , 1990
ATTEST:
Village Clerk