HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 07-361 RESOLUTION NO. 07-361
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 Beaumont Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide
food and refreshments to first responders and evacuees at West Brook High School and
the Beaumont Civic Center 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. ,�� .�.�.,'�e
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Mayor Becky Ames -
Statement of Understandine between the American Red Cross
and the City of Beaumont
This is a Statement of Understanding entered into by the City of Beaumont on bed of the
Off-ice of Emergency Management, Beaumont.Texas and the Beaumont Chapter of the
American Red Cross 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 American Reel Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its
congressional charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster any help people prevent,prepare
for and respond to emergencies.
Purpose
When an emergency arises, there tyre many and various agencies required in maintaining the well
being of the community. With this agreement, the Ar ic. n lied Cross will partner with the
efforts of the Emergency Management of Beaumont,TX as they respond to an evacuation and or
catastrophic event of the city.
Expectations from the Emergency Management of Beaumont, TX
The Emergency Management of Beaumont,Texas will notify the American Red Crams when the
need arises for evacuation centers to be cantee ned. A projected estimate of the number of people,
who will need assistance will he given to the Red Cross along with any particular in&rmat on
which might be required to fully stock a camte+ .
The Emergency Nolanagernent of the City of Beaumont will also procride security to each
American Reel Crass location which has been established by request of Emergency Maa[ageaxment.
Provide phone numbers and name; of point of contact that can be reached 24/7.
.Provide a listing of locations for Emergency Operation Centers and evacuation sites.
Expectations of the American limed Cross, Beaumont Chapter
When called upon by the Emergency Management of Beaumont,Texas to assist in an
evacuation, the American Red Cross will respond by making light foods (not meals)and water
available to emergency personnel at the evacuation centers to which ARC members are deployed
and-NN ter available to the evacuees at these same centers. `lam food and water shall be
maintained by the -,olunteers and staff of the American Red Cross.
It is understood that the current plan is to have two evacuation centers, one at Westbrook High
School and one at the Beaumont Civic Center. The A-merican Red Cross will canteen either or
both Daces as needed.
'l`he American Red Cross, Reauniont Chapter will also provide qualified members to be stationed
within the Emergency Operation Center of the Emergency Management of Reaurrio,nt, Texas.
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EXHIBIT "A"
nw ECG;` will provide its own food and water. In a worst case scenario, should that food and
water not be available the American Red Cross will provided food and water to emergency
personnel within the EEC.
Periodic Review
Representatives of American Red Cross Disaster Services and the Emergency Management of
Beaumont,Texas will, on an annual basis, on or around the anniversary date- of this agreement,
jointly evaluate progress in the implementation of the Statement of Understanding and revise and
develop new plans or goals as appropriate.
Term of Statement of Understanding
This Statement of Agreement is effective immediately upon signature by all parties and will
remain in effect until November 30,2812. Early tamination ,%ill 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
determine whether it shall be extended for an additional five years. In no event shall any
extension of the SOU be for a period exceeding five years.
Signatures
Kyle Have,,; Jo Ann Block
City Manager, Executive Director
Beaumont, Texas Beaumont Chapter, American Red Cross
Date Satc
Tim (k-naschek Donna L. Ferchak
Emergency Management Coordinator Director of Programs and Services
Beaumont, Texas Heaurnont Chapter. American Red Cross
Date Date