Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/1/2020
Item Status: New
From: Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency
Submitted by: Jenni Guerry, Deputy Director, Emergency Management Agency
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Disaster Assistance Agreements - Volunteer Fire Departments - Volunteer Search and Rescue Squads
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Disaster Assistance Agreements, and any related documents for volunteer services between the Baldwin County Commission and the following entities:
Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department
Belforest Volunteer Fire Department
Bon Secour Volunteer Fire Department
Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
Daphne Volunteer Fire Department
Elberta Volunteer Fire Department
Elsanor Volunteer Fire Department
Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department
Fish River/Marlow Volunteer Fire Department
Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department
Gateswood Volunteer Fire Department
Huggers Landing-Oyster Bay Volunteer Fire Department
Josephine Volunteer Fire Department
Lillian Volunteer Fire Department
Little River Volunteer Fire Department
Lottie Volunteer Fire Department
Loxley Volunteer Fire Department
Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Perdido Volunteer Fire Department
Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Rabun Volunteer Fire Department
Robertsdale Volunteer Fire Department
Rosinton Volunteer Fire Department
Seminole Volunteer Fire Department
Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department
Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department
Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department
Stockton Volunteer Fire Department
Styx River Volunteer Fire Department
Summerdale Volunteer Fire Department
Tensaw Volunteer Fire Department
White House Fork Volunteer Fire Department
Daphne Volunteer Search and Rescue
Lower Alabama Search and Rescue
North Baldwin Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreements and any related documents. (The agreements shall be effective and commence immediately upon the same date as full execution, and the same shall terminate upon the expiration of thirty-six (36) months or upon a written notification thereof received by either party within the required thirty (30) day period.)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: Executed previously on 08/15/2017 - renewal
Background: These agreements will replace existing agreements with county volunteer fire departments and search & rescue squads that are set to expire August 2020. (Note that five fire departments are considered either all career or combination departments and are not included with these agreements since they seek reimbursement under their municipalities.) Pursuant to applicable federal requirements, and/or other rule or regulation, the agreements allow for the volunteer fire departments and volunteer rescue squads to qualify for reimbursement under Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines when applicable and when they are utilized during a disaster. Any prior agreements will be superseded by a new agreement, respectively.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Legal review of the document was conducted by Brad Hicks
Reviewed/approved by: Reviewed by Brad Hicks, County Attorney
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: Approval by BCC to replace existing agreements that expire August 2020. Obtain Chairman's signature on the agreements. Retain one (1) copy for files, and mail one (1) copy of agreements to individual volunteer fire and search & rescue departments.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A