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Council Communication

Title:	Approval of Oregon Public Works Emergency Response Cooperative Assistance Agreement
Dept:	Public Works Department
Date:	January 21, 2003
Submitted By:	Paula Brown
Reviewed By: ...........................	Brian Almquist, Interim City Administrator

Synopsis:	The State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, is requesting the City's consideration to become a party to the Oregon Public Works Emergency Response Cooperative Assistance Agreement. Approval of this action would enable the City of Ashland's Public Works Department to provide both support and receive emergency aid from other local (city, county and state) public works agencies.
Recommendation:	It is recommend that Council approve the attached Oregon Public Works Emergency Response Cooperative Assistance Agreement and amend the City's Emergency Management Plan to include this mutual aid agreement and requirements to request reciprocal emergency aid.
Fiscal Impact:	Signing the agreement does not fiscally bind the City. If there were an emergency and the City requests emergency aid, the City as the requesting agency, would be responsible for payment to the responders. Likewise, should the City respond to another agency's request, the City would be compensated for support as stated in the agreement.
Background:	The Oregon Public Works Emergency Response Cooperative Assistance Agreement was established in 1998. Since then, over 100 agencies participate in the mutual aid agreement and could receive the benefits. As shown on the attached letter from the Oregon Department of Transportation, the agreement offers three primary benefits to the City: Enables public work agencies to support each other during an emergency. Provides the mechanism for immediate response to the Requesting Agency when the Responding Agency determines it can provide the needed resources and expertise. Sets up the documentation needed to seek maximum reimbursement possible from federal agencies. The City participates in similar mutual aid agreements with Fire and Safety.

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