City of Gainesville - File #: 190239.

• File #: 190239.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/5/2019
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 9/5/2019
• Final action: 9/5/2019
• Title: Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (B) This item recommends the Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the 2018 updated Florida Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/5/2019	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (B)

This item recommends the Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the 2018 updated Florida Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement.

Explanation

The City of Gainesville has been a signatory to the Florida Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (SMAA) since 1994.  The agreement provides for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance for emergencies too extensive to be dealt with unassisted and ensures timely reimbursement of costs by local governments which render aid. The agreement was updated by the State of Florida in 2018 and the Florida Division of Emergency Management is requesting that all entities update their agreements to the 2018 version.  The 2018 update adds a provision that allows entities to activate the agreement without a declaration of a state of emergency for support of smaller events.  The SMAA automatically renews each year.

Recommendation

City Commission authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the 2018 Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with the State of Florida; subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.