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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2007-187Temp. Reso. No. 11317 October 30, 2007 Revision #1 — November 19, 2007 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2007- /?� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE TAMARAC COMMUNITY CENTER AS A POST EVENT SHELTER IN THE EVENT OF A LOCAL DISASTER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac recognizes that victims of local disasters may need emergency shelter and care immediately following the disaster; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is chartered by the United States Congress and charged with providing assistance to individuals and families in need as a result of a disaster; and WHEREAS, the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross has attempted to identify facilities able to serve as shelters for local disasters; and WHEREAS, the Tamarac Community Center has been identified as an appropriate facility within the City of Tamarac for use in the aftermath of a disaster; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the benefits of providing a local shelter for Tamarac residents who may be temporarily unable to occupy their homes due to damage from storms, flood, fire or other disasters; and Temp. Reso. No. 11317 October 30, 2007 Revision #1 — November 19, 2007 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Broward Chapter of the American Red Cross will provide assistance including personnel, supplies, and training necessary to operate the local shelter, and will reimburse the City for certain expenses; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross and the City of Tamarac have agreed to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as evidenced by their Statement of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief and the Director of Parks and Recreation that Tamarac cooperate with the American Red Cross to provide a post event shelter for Tamarac residents in the event of a local disaster; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to cooperate with the American Red Cross to provide a post event shelter for Tamarac residents in the event of a local disaster. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the Statement of Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter. E F Temp. Reso. No. 11317 October 30, 2007 Revision #1 — November 19, 2007 Page 3 SECTION 3: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this of, % day of A2007. ATTEST: MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. S MUEL S. GOREN CITY ATTORNEY M/7GF'. ��OAFFA am m RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER Temp. Reso. No. 11317 October 30, 2007 Revision #1 — November 19, 2007 Page 4 1 1 Statement of Understanding between The City of Tamarac and The American Red Cross Broward County Chapter, FL I. Purpose The purpose of this Statement of Understanding is to outline the working relationship between the City of Tamarac and The American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter, FL, hereafter referred to as the "Red Cross" in preparing for local disaster relief situations. This statement provides a broad framework for cooperation between the two organizations in rendering assistance and service to victims of local disaster. II. a. Definition of Disaster A disaster can be caused by an act of God or human events, and would include occurrences such as hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind -driven water, tidal wave, earthquake, drought, pestilence, famine, fire, explosion, building collapse, transportation wreck, or other situations that would cause human suffering and create needs that the victims could not alleviate without some form of assistance. b. Definition of Local Disaster A disaster affecting a small geographic area; in this case, within the municipal boundaries of the City of Tamarac, Florida. III. Authority — The American Red Cross By congressional charter dated January 5, 1905, The American National Red Cross was designated the nationwide agency through which American volunteers extend assistance to individuals and families in need, as a result of disaster. In part, the charter charges the American Red Cross --- To continue and carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace and apply the same mitigation the suffering caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods and other great national calamities, and to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same. The Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been chartered by The American National Red Cross to provide services in Broward County, FL. The Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross is responsible for developing a special disaster preparedness and relief organization comprised of the best -qualified volunteers available. The Chapter Disaster Committee studies the disaster hazards of the territory and surveys local resources for personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, emergency communication, and facilities available for disaster relief. Page The Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross is located at 6710 W. Sunrise Blvd. Suite 111, Plantation, FL 33313. IV. Authority — City of Tamarac "The City of Tamarac ...shall hereby....have all governmental, corporate and proprietary powers and duties granted or imposed by or not expressly prohibited by law to enable it to conduct a responsive and efficient municipal government, perform municipal functions and render municipal services." (Tamarac Charter Article 1) Historically, the involvement of local municipalities in disaster situations is widely recognized. As a result of the City's desire to assist in response and recovery for people affected by natural disaster(s) or severe damage caused by human events, Tamarac may make its designated facilities available to the Red Cross as mutually agreed upon. V. Methods of Cooperation Cooperation and coordination between the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the City of Tamarac in time of disaster and during the post -disaster recovery period are to be maintained at a level that ensures maximum efficiency and good stewardship. Both organizations agree as follows: 0 A system of communication between the two organizations will be maintained through conferences, meetings, telephone, electronic/computerized venues and facsimile transmissions, on an "as needed" basis. 0 The names of the local representatives for the City of Tamarac will be periodically proposed to the Red Cross. The Red Cross will work in partnership with the assigned City of Tamarac representative(s). 0 The City of Tamarac has agreed to provide the use of their facility (Tamarac Community Center), when mutually agreed upon with the Red Cross, in support of local disaster relief operations. 0 The Red Cross agrees that it shall request implementation of this agreement through its authorized representative. 0 The City of Tamarac agrees that it will make every effort to provide the facilities, at no cost, when requested by an authorized representative of the Red Cross, on behalf of victims of a local disaster. 0 The City of Tamarac and the American Red Cross will negotiate funding for use of utilities prior to occupancy or use of such facilities. 0 The Red Cross agrees to provide prompt reimbursement for expenses related to portable equipment, including electric generators, if necessary. Page 2 0 The Red Cross will conduct a site inspection prior to use of the facility and reimburse the City of Tamarac for any products/services that are utilized or any damages that occur due to negligence by the Red Cross in conducting its relief activities. 0 The Red Cross will provide Disaster Training in Mass Care and Shelter Management to the City of Tamarac staff members. This Statement of Understanding provides the basis on which the Red Cross and the City of Tamarac will cooperate, both in preparedness planning and in aiding survivors in time of local disaster. Termination of this Statement of Understanding by either party may be effected by the delivery of written notice to authorized personnel of either agency, to be effective thirty (30) days after mailing of such notice. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted to waive the sovereign immunity protection afforded the City, its agents, servants and employees, as provided for under section 768.28 F.S. as amended from time to time. AGREED to this 7-3 day of 0 c.:t h-eat , 2007 SignatUe City of Tamarac Printed Name City of Tamarac C— A4-66���� Signature Broward County Chapter American Red Cross Pa t c, aa.t'f%rvk-7 Printed Name Broward County Chapter American Red Cross Page 3