HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 28E Agreement MICRN RESOLUTION NO. 09-025
RESOLUTION APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT WITH
METROPOLITAN INCIDENT COMMAND RADIO NETWORK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Des Moines Metropolitan Incident Command Radio Network(MICRN)was
created in 1994 to enhance immediate communications between public safety agencies and
emergency responders in central Iowa in the event of an emergency; and,
WHEREAS, the MICRN system is currently used by 40 agencies in 8 Iowa counties, and
provides a standardized radio frequency for use by member agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Police Department has been a participating member of MICRN for
many years; and,
WHEREAS, recently, the MICRN Executive Committee conducted a review and revision
of its operating procedures, and the purpose of the review was to make sure that the actions of
MICRN complied with public meeting and records laws,that roles and responsibilities of members
were defined, and to ensure that MICRN conforms to Iowa law governing public agency
coordination and collaboration; and,
WHEREAS,the changes were significant enough that the Committee felt that a revision and
renewal of the 28E Agreement among participating agencies needed to be completed; and,
WHEREAS,the new agreement places no new burden on the City of Ames,either financially
or in practice, and to continue to participate in MICRN, the City needs to agree to the terms of the
new 28E Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the City's participation in the 28E Agreement with the Des Moines Metropolitan Incident
Command Radio Network is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of January, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27' day of January, 2009.