CR 11-104 Approve Resolution 2011-060, Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement for All-Hazard Incident Management Team_Aqq�_
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Date: Dec 20, 2011 Council Report 2011-104
Approve Resolution 2011-060 Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement for All -
Hazard Incident Management Team
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Adopt Resolution 2011-060 approving authorizing the
City Manager/Fire Chief to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Regional All -Hazard Incident
Management Organization.
Overview
The Fire Chief and Assistant Chief `s attended a 6 day class on Incident Management to be part of a team
of Police, Fire EMS, Emergency Management and Public Health personnel that would respond to complex
incidents within the City of Hopkins the State of Minnesota and outside the State of Minnesota and assist
with management of a disaster.
This resolution will authorize the Fire Chief and Assistant Chiefs to be a member of the All- Hazards
Incident Management Team
The Chief's will be part of a team of personnel that would respond to emergencies that are declared
disasters through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
Primary Issues to Consider
• The Plan to call on the Hopkins Fire Department Chief Officer is based on recent disasters and major
emergencies in the State of Minnesota and outside the State. It is a practical approach to provide Incident
Management resources in quantities beyond the means of any single Fire Department. The proposal is in
line with the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and the Regional All -Hazard Incident
Management Team (AHIMT)
These events can include a major fire, train derailments, hazardous materials incidents, wildland fires,
domestic terrorism, death of a firefighter, and other events that may overwhelm the local fire department
serving the community and its normal mutual aid resources.
Deployments could be anywhere from one day to up to two week. The City of Hopkins would incur the
workers compensation and vehicle cost if a disaster is not declared. In most statewide request a disaster
declaration is declared.
Supporting Information
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Notes:
CITY OF HOPKINS
• HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2011-060
RESOLUTION Entering into Joint Powers Agreement to Participate in the
Regional All -Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has the authority to enter into Joint Powers Agreement
to be part of the AHIMT
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Fire Department has been invited to enter into a JPA
Agreement with multiple cities and counties from the State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Fire Department Command staff will be part of AHIMT team to
respond to incidents inside and outside the City Of Hopkins and the State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Command staff will do so under an Emergency Management
Assistance Compact (EMAC) engaged as a member of the AHIMT will be afforded all
the protection and coverage as stated in Minn. Stat.192.89 and retains all stated
protections and coverage while engaged as part of an EMAC request
WHEREAS, joining the AHIMT will give Hopkins fire Command staff the opportunity to
be activated to support Incident Management activities pursuant to this agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins City Council
approves a Joint Powers Agreement with the All -Hazards Incident Management
Organizations and establish membership in an All -Hazards Incident Management
Organization.
Adopted this 20th day of Dec, 2011.
ATTEST:
Kris Luedke , City Clerk
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Eugene Maxwell, Mayor