Item Coversheet
Meeting Date:
4/7/2020
Staff Contact:

Doug Spears

Fire Chief


 
Agenda Items:

(4)(d)
E-mail:
dougspears@saginawfire.us
  Phone:817-230-0412
SUBJECT:

Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Saginaw and the City of Lake Worth for the shared staff position of Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). 

 

The presented Interlocal Agreement has undergone legal counsel review on behalf of both cities by TOASE (Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam).  



BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
As Emergency Management continues to evolve into a more prominent and specialized role in emergency services Saginaw and Lake Worth both continually struggle with Emergency Management responsibilities. The equally shared and funded position of Emergency Management Coordinator will help both communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and play a vital role in both preparation for and management of disasters and significant emergencies when they occur. Please see the attached justification documentation.        

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the shared EMC position was approved by City Council and included in the current fiscal year's budget. 

RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement as presented. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Saginaw-Lake Worth EMC ILA
SFD EMC Memo
EMC Job Posting
EMC Job Description