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County Administrator's Report 13. 5.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Technical/Public Service Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding between Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc., D/B/A Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies and Escambia County, Florida, for Activities in Support of Emergency Management Responsibilities for the County - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc., D/B/A Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) and Escambia County, Florida, for activities in support of Emergency Management responsibilities:
A. Approve the MOU which establishes a relationship between the two parties and defines professional conduct and financial and operational responsibilities in support of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation responsibilities; and
B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the MOU and all related documents, as may be required, to implement the MOU. |
| BACKGROUND: |
| It has been determined that the BRACE organization's daily and disaster activities support the Division of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) responsibilities related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. As such, the Division of Emergency Management is looking to enter into this MOU with BRACE that seeks to identify operational and financial roles, responsibilities and define professional conduct in an effort to enhance disaster planning and response efficiencies and improved coordination before, during, and after disasters. This coordination formalizes the ongoing effort to leverage local resources in support of the community citizens, residents, and visitors. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| N/A |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed the agreement and approved it as to form and legal sufficiency. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| Implementation of this MOU will be accomplished and coordinated with existing Division of Emergency Management staff and the EOC program already in place that is responsible for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities in our community. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| Board of County Commissioners' Policies require MOUs be approved by it. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Implementation of this MOU will be coordinated between Escambia County Division of Emergency Management, BRACE, and the appropriate EOC staff and organizations. |
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