2024-R-03 - State of Florida Emergency Mgmt Services - Mutual AidResolution No. 2024-R-03 1
RESOLUTION 2024-R-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
2023 STATE OF FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND
APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252, Florida
Statutes, authorizes the State and its political subdivisions to provide emergency aid and assistance
in the event of a disaster or emergency; and
WHEREAS, the statutes also authorize the State to coordinate the provision of any
equipment, services, or facilities owned or organized by the State or its political subdivisions for
use in the affected area upon the request of the duly constituted authority of the area; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution authorizes the request, provision, and receipt of
interjurisdictional mutual assistance in accordance with the Emergency Management Act, Chapter
252, Florida Statutes, among political subdivisions within the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of
all participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster we hereby adopt the
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated as Exhibit “A”.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
Resolution No. 2024-R-03 2
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2024
Diezel Depew, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Zlotnik, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Aaron R. Wolfe, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”