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Illinois Emergency Management Agency Mutual Aid System Participation - Intergovernmental Agreement & Resolution
HISTORY
The purpose of this agenda item is to request approval of the updated Illinois Emergency Management Agency Mutual Aid System (IESMA) Intergovernmental Agreement and accompanying Resolution authorizing continued participation in the statewide emergency management mutual aid system.
The Village has previously participated in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System. This agreement provides a framework for local governments and emergency management agencies throughout the State of Illinois to request and provide mutual aid assistance during emergencies, disasters, planned events, and other incidents requiring additional emergency management resources.
IESMA allows participating jurisdictions access to personnel, equipment, technical expertise, and emergency management support from other member agencies when local capabilities become overwhelmed or additional support is necessary.
The agreement being presented reflects current language and administrative updates established by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security. The Village’s participation and overall intent within the mutual aid system remains unchanged.
Approval of the agreement and resolution ensures the Village maintains eligibility to both request and provide emergency management mutual aid assistance under the current statewide framework.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact associated with approval of this agreement. Costs associated with any future mutual aid deployments would be managed in accordance with the terms and reimbursement provisions outlined within the agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION
I move to approve entering into and Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System (IESMA);
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement, subjec...
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