HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 07-360 RESOLUTION NO. 07-360
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the City and the Salvation Army to provide food and refreshments to first
responders working at the Assembly Points and traffic control points along the evacuation
route during evacuation operations. The agreement is substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 6th day of
November, 2007.
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Statement of Understanding between the Salvation Army and
the City of Beaumont
This is a Statement of Understanding entered into by the City of Beaumont on behalf of the
Office of Emergency Management, Beaumont,Texas and the Beaumont Chapter of the Salvation
Army as of the signatory date. This statement shall not be supplemented, amended,or modified
except on the express written agreement of both parties.
Mission of the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides relief to victims of disaster,hard times and those in need.
Purpose
When an emergency arises, there are many and various agencies required in maintaining the well
being of the community. With this agreement, the Salvation Army will partner with the e6orts of
the Emergency Management of Beaumont.Texas as they respond to an evacuation and or
catastrophic event of the city.
Expectations from the Emergency Management of Beaumont,Texas
The Emergency Management of Beaumont, Texas will notify the Salvation Army when the need
arises for the City of Beaumont to evacuate its citizens.
• Estimate the number of people who will need assistance from the Salvation Army.
• Provide specific information required to identify support needs for the six Assembly sites
and traffic control points established along the evacuation routes.
• Maintain a current list of phone numbers and name of point of contact that can be reached
24/7.
• Submit a tentative listing of locations for Assembly Sites and Evacuation Route Traffic
Control. Points. (attached)
Expectations of the Salvation Army,Reaumont Chapter
When called upon by the Emergency Mmagetnent of Beaumontl Texas to assist in an
evacuation,the Salvation Army,will:
• Initiate a refreshment and/or food distribution route for designated Assembly Sites and
Evacuation Route Traffic Control Points during the City of Beaumont's Evacuation
Operational Period.
• Maintain the food and refreshment distribution with volunteers and staff of the Salvation
Arrny.
Periodic Review
Reps-mmiatives of Salvation Army and the Emergency Management of Beaumont, 'Texas will,
on an annual basis, on or around the anniversary date,of this agreement,jointly evaluate progress
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EXHIBIT "A"
in the implerrientat-ion.of tie Of- afid"reiv mi and develop now plaits or
goals as appropriate.
Term of Statement of Undersftriding
This Statement of Agreement is elreztive immediately upon signature by all parties and will
remain in effect until November 30, 2012. Farly termination will occur only after one party
notifies the other party in writing 30 days in advance requesting termination. Six months prior to
scheduled termination, the parties,shall meet to review the progress and success of the SOU and
dctermine w-hether it,shall be extended for an additional five yews, In no event shall any
extension of the SOU be for a period exceeding five years
Signatum
Kyle Hai-es
Florian tstrada
City Manager, Director
Beaumont,Texas Beaumont Chapter,Salvation Army
Date Date.
Tim Ocnaschek Barbara Lady
Emergency Management Coordinator Emergency Management Coordinator
Beaumont, Texas Beaumont Chapter, Salvation Army
Date late
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