Title
Arizona Mutual Aid Compact with the Department of Military Affairs (Ordinance S-50489)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Arizona Mutual Aid Compact with the Arizona Department of Military Affairs (AZDEMA). If approved, the term of the agreement will be from execution and continue through Dec. 31, 2033.
Report
Summary
The purpose of the Compact is to outline the procedures to notify participating parties of the need for emergency assistance, to identify available resources, and to provide a mechanism for compensation for those resources.
Arizona Revised Statue (A.R.S) 26-308 authorizes each county and city, during emergency situations, to appropriate and expend funds; enter into contracts; and obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for such events. Resources that may be needed at the time of an emergency include, but are not limited to fire, police, medical and health, environmental, communication, and transportation services.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement shall commence upon execution and continue through Dec. 31, 2033.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City to authorize the mutual aid compact.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, the Fire Department, and the Office of Emergency Management.