Fiscal Note
This agreement establishes a mutual aid program under which member units provide assistance to each other, when resources are available, at their own cost. Any funds recovered from other parties are split equitably among the aiding units. The City Risk Manager has reviewed the agreement. The increased risk under the agreement related to the indemnification and the hold harmless provisions is covered under the City's insurance, subject to its terms and conditions.
Title
Approving a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Agreement (MABAS) between the City and the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs for fire, rescue and emergency medical services.
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Wisconsin Statutes 66.0301(2) and 66.0303(3)(b) covers contracting for the receipt or furnishing of services with other municipalities. Wisconsin Statutes 66.03125 authorizes fire departments to engage in mutual assistance within the fire department's jurisdiction and Statutes 166.03(2)(a) 3 and 323.13(1)(d) relates to standards for local emergency managment programs. The Department of Military Affairs of the State of Wisconsin is authorized to furnish guidance, develop and promulgate standards for emergency management programs. Wis. Admin. Code Chapter WEM 8 establishes standards for the adoption of MABAS by local governments.
The City entering into this agreement will have the benefits of mutual aid for fire protection, firefighting and the protection of life and property in the event of an emergency or disaster. This agreement identifies the City as a Member Unit that can request aid or be requested to provide equipment, personnel and/or services to another unit that has an emergency need. Upon a request for mutual aid, the Fire Department would determine if it has the available resources to respond to the request.
The agreement includes language that personnel, equipment and/or services are provided at no cost. However, any recoverable expenses from third parties and responsible parties are t...
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