CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: May 8, 2024
Agenda Date: May 14, 2024
Prepared By: Dara Hennessey, Assistant Fire Chief
Through: Jonathan Lamm, Fire Chief
Requested Action:
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Approval to enter into a multi-year agreement to establish Mutual Aid services that will assist in furnishing fire protection and rescue services for life and property. This Agreement will allow each party to render aid to the other in the case of fire, medical, technical rescue, hazardous materials (Hazmat), natural disaster, or other emergencies. The Agreement allows both parties access to fire rescue services beyond their existing capabilities.
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BACKGROUND:
This agreement between National Aeronautics and Space Administration John F. Kennedy Space Center and the City of Cocoa will allow for the reciprocal mutual sharing of fire department resources in the event resources are needed and requested which will further allow each party to render aid to one other in times of necessity for the protection of lives and property with the jurisdictional boundaries of each entity for a period of five (5) years.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
Public Safety- Reducing and eliminating the City’s exposure to hazard impacts through effective planning, targeted funding, and hazard mitigation helps to reduce the loss of life, human suffering, and property damage.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Budgeted N/A
There is no fiscal impact or cost to enter into the agreement.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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Approval to enter into a multi-year agreement to establish Mutual Aid services that will assist in furnishing fire protection and rescue services for life and property. This Agreement will allow each party to render aid to the other in the case of fire, medical, technical rescue, hazardous materials (Hazmat), natural disaster, or other emergencies. The Agreement allows both parties access to fire rescue services beyond their existing capabilities.