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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University for mutual emergency operations facility backup RESOLUTION NO. 23-055 RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE MUTUAL BACKUP EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, The City and Iowa State University(ISU) each plan for emergency situations that impact their respective jurisdictions. In major events, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Incident Command Center (ICC) of either entity may be activated. The EOC/ICC is a designated location where the response to a major incident is planned and managed. In a major disaster, the possibility exists that the primary location for Ames or ISU's EOC/ICC will not be available; and, WHEREAS, to prepare for such a situation, City and University staff have developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that allows each entity to use the other's EOC/ICC location as a backup location (attached). The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the party that is providing the alternate facility and the responsibilities of the party that is using the alternate facility; and, WHEREAS, under the MOU, a request to use the other parry's facility as a backup will be considered a priority over other events, except emergencies requiring the facility by its owner or other rare circumstances. The MOU also describes the responsibilities to provide basic equipment such as tables, chairs, phones, and internet access, and for liability insurance; and, WHEREAS, there is no cost to either party for the use of the other's facilities. The agreement terminates three years from the effective date,unless renewed prior to that date. It may be terminated earlier by either parry with 30 days' notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University for mutual emergency operations facility backup is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 14th day of February, 2023. e4w- �e 4:�e Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of February, 2023.