| ITEM #: 12. DATE: 03/20/2023 AI #:1340 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | APPROVE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND DISASTERS SERVICES |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management and the City of Goodyear desire to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) which provides emergency planning and other services.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter a new IGA between the City of Goodyear and Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management which provides emergency planning and other services. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
The shared cost to the City of Goodyear for FY23-24 is $6,464.00 which is included in the Fire Department’s general fund budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Multiple jurisdictions participate in this regional IGA. The annual fee pays for the Emergency Operations Center software component as well as a variety of services such as assistance in writing and updating the jurisdiction’s emergency plan, assistance in conducting training exercises, and providing a liaison to the city during large emergencies. It enables municipal partners to share equipment and staff in the event of an emergency which allows for cost-efficiencies, and rapid response. The agreement provides planning, training, and expert staff resources at Goodyear’s disposal. The partner funding is leveraged against the county contribution and then matched by federal dollars. This leveraging maximizes the value of the municipal funding portion.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Goodyear Fire Department supports entering into an IGA with Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management which provides access to the Emergency Operations Center software and a variety of training for emergency response exercises.