Agenda Date: 04/04/2017
Subject:
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A resolution approving the adoption of the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lakewood, West Metro Fire Protection District, Pleasant View Metropolitan District and the City of Littleton regarding response to hazardous materials incidents.
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Presented By: |
Jackie Erwin, Emergency Manager |
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support adoption of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lakewood, West Metro Fire Protection District, Pleasant View Metropolitan District and the City of Littleton regarding response to hazardous materials incidents?
BACKGROUND:
C.R.S. 29-22-101, et seq., provides statutory authority for cooperation among various political subdivisions in order to establish and maintain a response to hazardous substance incidents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
West Metro Fire, Pleasant View, and Littleton Fire Rescue all have authority to operate within the corporate boundaries of Lakewood therefore this IGA will establish an effective response to minimize the impacts of a hazardous substance incident on life, the environment and property which will require coordination of operational procedures, shared resources and expertise.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 17-62.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Resolution 07-2017 to adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Lakewood, West Metro Fire Protection District, Pleasant View Metropolitan District and the City of Littleton regarding response to hazardous materials incidents.