Title
Cook County DHSEM MOU - Approval
History
The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) serves as the central agency for coordinating the efforts of Cook County to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to and recover from all incidents, whether man-made or natural.
The Cook County DHSEM has engaged communities within Cook County to better respond to, mitigate against, and recover from emergency events and/or disasters by making emergency equipment available to the communities. Communities can request equipment in preparation of an event, during an event, or after an event.
As part of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DSHEM) initiative, the Village is required to have an MOU in place in order to utilize the available equipment. Located at the former Cook County Hospital property in Oak Forest, a sizable amount of equipment is stored and ready for use. This equipment includes; 4”, 6” & 8” pumps w/hoses, light towers, generators, heat exchangers, wheel loaders, skid steers w/attachments, small excavators, dump trucks, Humvees, mobile command center, mobile hospital, mobile lab, etc. Staff is also participating in various training programs that are required to requests and make use of the equipment.
The memorandum of understanding was reviewed by Klein, Thorpe, and Jenkins (KTJ) and no issues were found. KTJ recommended that a copy of the Village's property, damage/liability policy be provided to the County pursuant to Section VI of the MOU. The policy is included as an attachment.
This agenda item is being considered by the Public Works Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night. Village Board approval will be contingent upon receiving an approval recommendation at the Public Works Committee meeting.
Financial Impact
No financial impact
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Village o...
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