Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/4/2020
Item Status: New
From: Zach Hood, EMA Director
Submitted by: Scott Wallace, Training & Shelter Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
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Memorandum of Understanding between South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Area Agency on Aging and the Baldwin County Commission (Emergency Management Agency)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC) Area Agency on Aging and the Baldwin County Commission Emergency Management Agency. This MOU provides a mechanism for Baldwin County through its EMA and SARPC/AAA to partner and support the citizens of Baldwin County during natural and manmade disaster. This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the authorized official from parties and will remain in effect until modified or terminated by any one of the parties by mutual consent.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: None
Background: Baldwin County is a coastal county and is prone to disasters such as hurricanes and other natural or manmade disasters. Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) partners with agencies like South Alabama Regional Planning Commission in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. This MOU provides the broad framework for cooperation and support between the EMA and SARPC/AAA in assisting individuals, families, and communities who have been impacted by disaster. It also provides the descriptions of readiness and response activities, such as planning, training, exercising, and resourcing, and the clarification of roles and responsibilities of the EMA and SARPC/AAA to the community and other agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: None
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Reviewed by legal
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks
Additional comments: None
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? None
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: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Julie McGee
Post Office Box 1665
Mobile, Alabama 36633
Zach Hood
23100 McAuliffe Drive
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Additional instructions/notes: N/A