HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoint Resolution and Mutual Aid Agreement 1977 JOINT RESOLUTION AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS,
Foreign powers have the capability of attacking the United
States with nuclear weapons; and,
WHEREAS,
The cities of College Station, Bryan and Brazos County are
vulnerable to natural disasters, accidental disasters and
major domestic emergencies; and,
WHEREAS,
Recognizing that Civil Emergency preparedness is a function
of Government, the cities of Bryan, College Station and Brazos
County hereby agree upon a joint program of Civil Preparedness
with objectives being to coordinate all resources, provide
aid and assistance to a political sub - division upon request
for the purpose of saving the maximum number of lives, protec-
tion of property, maintain law and order, preserve civil
government and recover from a major disaster or enemy attack; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITIES OF BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION AND THE COUNTY
OF BRAZOS
As authorized by; County Court Order dated April 13, 1959, College
Station City Ordinance No. 326, Bryan Ordinance dated July 10,
1959; that,
1. The designation of a Emergency Disaster Council consisting
of the Mayor of Bryan, The Mayor of College Station and
the County Judge of Brazos County who shall serve as
Council Chairmen.
2. The designation of a Disaster Directors Staff consisting
of duly appointed Civil Defense Directors from each
political sub - division.
3. The establishment of a county Civil Defense and Emergency
Services Office and the appointment of a County Civil
Defense Director who shall serve as chairman of the County
Directors Staff and is responsible for the coordination
of Emergency Planning, training disaster services and
other duties as authorized and /or delegated by the officials
of Bryan, College Station and Brazos County.
Be IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that,
1. Funding, administration and /or operations of the county
Emergency Services Office shall be as authorized by the
Emergency Disaster Council or their designated representatives.
2. The Emergency Disaster Services Council and /or the Disaster
Directors Staff will meet upon call of the Chairman of the
Disaster Council or the Chairman of the Disaster Directors
Staff.
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3. That officials of the cities and County Governmental
Agencies are authorized to prepare and maintain Emergency
plans, operating procedures and written directives which
are necessary for implementation of Emergency Functions
as outlined in the Joint Emergency Plans.
The above and foregoing resolution and Joint Mutual Aid
Agreement was approved and passed by:
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SIGNED / ms 's- .c- t.- `-„ 4r.''^....__ DATE /Gii4
County Judge, Brazos County, Texas
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Mayor, City yan, Texa
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