HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2000-060CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-060
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
AN AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID RESPONSE AGREEMENT
FOR FIRE INCIDENTS BETWEEN
PLYMOUTH AND GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, it has been proven that the ability and time to mobilize available resources
during an emergency has a direct impact on victim survival; and
WHEREAS, this has been proven to be true in both fire and explosion incidents; and
WHEREAS, in current mutual aid situations, there is a delay in the request and dispatch
of personnel to the scene; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to eliminate the delay, the Plymouth Fire Department is
recommending a cooperative use agreement with the Golden Valley Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, this agreement allows for the simultaneous dispatch of one of the other
departments, predetermined by location; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees this is a beneficial use of manpower and equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council approves and adopts this automatic mutual aid
agreement and further authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the necessary joint and
cooperative use agreement documents.
Adopted by the City Council on February 1, 2000.