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Resolution authorizing the participation of the City of West Allis in a Public Works Emergency Response Mutual Aid Agreement.
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WHEREAS, Section 66.0301 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes municipalities to cooperate with other municipalities to make the most efficient use of their powers on a basis of mutual cooperation; and,
WHEREAS, municipalities are geographically vulnerable to a variety of natural and technological disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis and all parties to this Agreement recognize the importance of coordination between local governments in the event of a large scale emergency; and,
WHEREAS, by entering into a Public Works Emergency Response Mutual Aid Agreement with other local governments in the greater Metropolitan Milwaukee Area, West Allis and other signatory parties to the Agreement will have a reasonable expectation of reducing the vulnerability of people and property to damage, injury and loss of life through a coordinated emergency response effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer be and are authorized to enter into a Public Works Emergency Response Mutual Aid Agreement, the terms and conditions of which are attached hereto.
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