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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2007-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
MUTUAL AID AGREEEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEWARD AND
THE LOWELL POINT EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward, the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the Moose
Pass Volunteer Fire Company and the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area are the emergency
responders for the Eastern side of the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward currently has mutual aid agreements in place with the Bear
Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Company and both State and
Federal Forest Services; and
WHEREAS, AS 18.70.150 permits a city to adopt an ordinance or resolution authorizing
and permitting their fire department to go to the aid of another city, incorporated entity, fire
protection group or territory outside of it; and
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WHEREAS, having a mutual aid agreement in place will clarify the two agencies roles,
responsibilities and dispatch procedures, as well as facilitate joint training exercises and
communications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement,
in accordance with the terms and conditions and in substantial form as attached hereto with the
Lowell Point Emergency Service Area.
Section 2. The City Manager and Seward Fire Chief are authorized to execute and amend
the Operations Plan pursuant to this Agreement without further review by the Council so long as they
do not conflict with the Mutual Aid Agreement.
Section 3.
This resolution shall take affect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day of
June, 2007.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dunham, Valdatta, Schafer, Bardarson, Thomas, Amberg, Shafer
None
None
None
ATTEST:
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Jean Lewis, CMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: June 25, 2007
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Edward Athey, Deputy Fire Chief
Thru: Phillip Oates, City Manager
David Squires, Fire Chief
Agenda Item: Mutual Aid Agreement with the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
In the past, the City of Seward has been requested to respond to fire and rescue events in the Lowell
Point Emergency Service Area without having a formal mutual aid agreement in place.
The Lowell Point Emergency Service Area currently lacks the necessary personnel and equipment to
safely fight fires and depends on assistance from the City of Seward and the Bear Creek Fire Service
Area. The Lowell Point Emergency Service Area Board has approached us requesting a formal
mutual aid agreement. Many of the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area responders work in the
Seward area and can be called upon for additional trained personnel in the event of large scale
emergency within City limits.
The City of Seward currently has similar mutual aid agreements with the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire
Department, the Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Company, the US Forest Service and the State of Alaska
Division of Forestry.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough has passed Resolution 2007-039, approving a mutual aid agreement
between the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area and the City of Seward.
This Agreement with the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area is a logical addition to our current
Mutual Aid Agreements.
INTENT:
To provide a responsible solution to an identified problem without affecting the current level of
service provided to the residents of the City of Seward.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive
Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures.
FISCAL NOTE:
Little to no additional operational cost anticipated as a result of this Agreement.
Approved by Finance Department:
RESOLUTION 2007-
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RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2007-____ approving the City Manager to enter into an Agreement
between the City of Seward and the Lowell Point Emergency Service Area