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Agreement between Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Regional Transit System (RTS) for Emergency Management (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and Regional Transit System (RTS) for Emergency Management.
Explanation
In the event of an incident or major storm, Alachua County's Emergency Management Plan incorporates the use of Regional Transit System (RTS) personnel for Emergency Support Function 1 (ESF) staffing, drivers and buses to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the purpose of responding to emergency operations and providing support to ameliorate such event or incidents. The Agreement outlines how Alachua County and the federal government will reimburse the City of Gainesville for this support. It defines their insurance status and terms for cancellation of the Agreement.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement with Regional Transit System (RTS) and the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), for Emergency Management, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.