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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 24-76 08/03/1976 -----, ~" RESOLUTION NO. 24-76 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PLANNED MUTUAL AID IN PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public Works Departments have met regularly since January, 1976, for purposes of exploring and promoting those pro- grams and policies of mutual interest; and WHEREAS, the potential for planned sharing of equipment and manpower has re- ceived considerable attention as a necessary and worthwhile activity for the com- bined efforts of the Conference municipalities; and WHEREAS, participating municipalities would greatly benefit by realizing immediate and measurable monetary savings through the borrowing or leasing of special or uni- que equipment of which it has only limited need; and WHEREAS, a standard inventory of 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 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 Muni cipal Conference area. SECTION TWO: That any such voluntary exchange of manpower or equipment be sub ject to a sharing or leasing arrangement as agreed to by the Departments involved in the transaction. SECTION THREE: That the discretion for equipment use and general assistance be the prerogative of the Director of Public Works of the Village of Mount Prospect 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: 4 NAYS: 0 PASSED this 3rd day of August, 1976. APPROVED this 3rd day of August, 1976. Mayor