Title
Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (Ordinance S-50272)
Description
Request City Council authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Arizona Public Service Company (APS) as operating agent for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is for the Phoenix Fire Department to provide back-up fire suppression services at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), and for PVNGS to provide technical expertise to Fire staff in the event of a radiological or related emergency, or in planning for these types of emergencies. In addition, PVNGS and Fire staff will participate in joint drills and exercises, training programs, pre-incident planning, post-incident critique, and other activities to enhance safe and effective emergency operations when practical and feasible to participate.
Contract Term
The agreement shall commence on Jan. 1, 2024, and shall remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2028.
Financial Impact
PVNGS will reimburse the City of Phoenix for all services per the terms of the agreement.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.