Title
Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for Regional Emergency Operations Management and Disaster Services (Ordinance S-49866)
Description
Request approval from the City Council to enter into a Regional Disaster and Emergency Management Services Agreement with Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, with an annual assessment of $60,000. Maricopa County will provide assistance and additional resources to ensure the coordinated preparation and execution of emergency management programs and planning between the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County and surrounding communities for the preservation of life and property when disasters occur. These efforts will be in accordance with the guidance set forth in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Report
Summary
There is an ongoing possibility for the occurrence of disasters of unprecedented size and destructiveness resulting from natural, technological, national security or other causes. Coordinated preparation and use of common processes and procedures allow agencies on the local, county, and state levels to provide for consistent, coordinated responses.
Maricopa County will develop, maintain, and provide access to WebEOC, a cross-jurisdictional disaster information management system, and provide customized, technical support and training needed for emergency operations and planned events.
This agreement also allows Maricopa County to provide additional tools and assistance for Emergency Operations and Continuity of Operations Planning, Emergency Public Alert Systems, Hazard Mitigation Planning, exercise planning and facilitation, staff training, public outreach activities and other disaster and emergency management services.
Contract Term
The Intergovernmental Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2023 and remain in effect until June 30, 2033.
Financial Impact
The City shall pay Maricopa County an annual assessment of $60,000. Funds are available in the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.