RESOLUTION NO. 2796
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE STATE DURING DISASTERS.
WHEREAS, the City of Overland Park, Kansas, is in the County of Johnson, which has a "State Emergency Disaster Agency"; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body desires to render assistance that may be requested of the City to support other governing bodies and jurisdictions both within and outside the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS:
SECTION ONE: In the event of a disaster when there is a request for assistance, if the City can provide assistance without unduly jeopardizing the protection of its own community, that this Resolution hereby authorizes the City Manager or his or her designee, to provide such assistance as may be required under authority granted in K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 12-16, 117, with all the privileges and immunities provided therein.
SECTION TWO: Nothing in this Resolution is intended to conflict or circumvent any existing interlocal agreement, any automatic aid, intergovernmental or mutual aid agreement, or any authority to enter into those agreements in the future.
SECTION THREE: It is the intent of this Resolution to provide assistance in any form of service including, but not limited to, police, fire, EMS, public works, administrative and clerical during times of disaster as defined in K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 12-16, 117, with all the privileges, and immunities described therein.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption on August 14, 1995, and filing with the emergency preparedness officer of Johnson County and the Division of Emergency Preparedness, and be in force until repealed or rescinded.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 14th day of August, 1995.
SIGNED by the Mayor this 14th day of August, 1995.
(s) Ed Eilert
Mayor
ATTEST:
(s) Norma L. Moffet
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(s) Michael R. Santos
Senior Assistant City Attorney