Title
Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement (Ordinance S-53057) - Out Of City
Description
Request City Council authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Harquahala Fire District. Further request an exception to the indemnity and assumption of liability provisions of Phoenix City Code (PCC) section 42-18 and allow for mutual indemnification pursuant to PCC section 42-20 for public entities.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to define procedures for participating jurisdictions who are not a part of the automatic aid system to request mutual assistance to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues and other types of emergency incidents that are within the scope of services provided by fire departments.
Contract Term
The agreement shall be effective upon approval and execution and shall remain in effect for a period of five years.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.