HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving 28D Agreement with Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assist Jackson, Mississippi RESOLUTION NO. 22-502
RESOLUTION APPROVING 28D AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TO ASSIST CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the city of Jackson, Mississippi, experienced severe flooding last month,
which crippled their water system. Their two water treatment facilities are only partially
operational at this time, and both plants are extremely understaffed. The Mississippi Emergency
Management Agency is requesting assistance with staffing augmentation of the 24-hour operations
of both plants; and,
WHEREAS, a portion of their request is 11 general maintenance workers to be deployed
from September 19th through October Yd, 2022. Restoring this critical infrastructure is pivotal to
fully restore a supply of clean water to the city of Jackson, Mississippi. The Water and Pollution
Control Department has a Water Treatment Plant Operator who has volunteered to assist in their
recovery efforts; and,
WHEREAS, if deployed, the operator would remain an employee of the City of Ames and
would continue to receive all benefits and compensation, including workers' compensation
coverage, as if working at the Ames Water Plant. The only change in employment status is that
the supervision of their specific daily duties will be managed through the EMAC agreement. The
City will be reimbursed for all costs associated with the deployment including compensation and
any overtime pay, benefits, travel, lodging, equipment, and other expenses, subject to any
limitations applicable to the employee under the City's existing policies; and,
WHEREAS, the initial deployment would be for a maximum of 15 days and cannot be
extended without the City's concurrence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that e the 28D Intergovernmental Agreement between the Iowa Department of Iowa Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and the City of Ames for the deployment of one Ames
Water Plant operator to assist with restoration of water service in the city of Jackson, Mississippi
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2022.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of September, 2022.