Fiscal Note
No fiscal impact.
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Approving the Fire Chief or his designee to sign inter-governmental agreements for the use of Fire Department equipment.
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The City has received federal grants that have partially or fully funded the purchase of specialized equipment. Part of the conditions of the grant are that this equipment be shared with other jurisdictions in Dane County. Some of the specialized equipment purchased are test equipment for self-contained breathing apparatus, a mini-ambulance, ATV, simulator, Community Education equipment, trailers and training equipment.
The City Attorney and Risk Manager are developing an memorandum of understanding that would be signed by the Fire Chief or his designee and the jurisdiction for the use of this specialized equipment.
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WHEREAS, the City has received funding for specialized equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that specialized equipment be available to other jurisdictions in Dane County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and Risk Manager will develop and approve the memorandum of understanding for the scheduled use of any specialized equipment.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief or his designee has the authority to sign these agreements on be-half of the City.