| ITEM #: 11. DATE: 03/20/2023 AI #:1301 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LUKE AIR FORCE BASE FOR MUTUAL AID EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
Luke Air Force Base and the Goodyear Fire Department desire to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") to provide and receive mutual aid for fires, medical emergencies, and other types of emergency incidents.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a new Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA") between the City of Goodyear and Luke Air Force Base to provide and receive mutual aid services for fires, medical emergencies, and other types of emergency incidents. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no associated costs with the Luke Air Force Base Mutual Aid Agreement itself, however, there are associated dispatch and maintenance costs, based on cities' total dispatches, which is charged on an annual basis pursuant to the IGA between the City of Goodyear Fire Department and the City of Phoenix as part of the Regional Dispatch System.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The Goodyear Fire Department and Luke Aire Force Base entered into a mutual aid agreement in May 1993. The scope of this agreement included mutual assistance in responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescue, and other types of emergency incidents. The delivery of mutual aid for fire and emergency medical services is an established model for intergovernmental cooperation, efficiency, and premier customer service.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Goodyear Fire department supports entering into a mutual aid agreement with Luke Air Force Base for providing and receiving mutual aid assistance responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescue, and other types of emergency incidents. It is to the mutual benefit of both the Goodyear Fire Department and Luke Air Force Base to enter into this agreement.