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Meeting Date:	10/13/2015
MOU with La Salle County Mutual Aid Agreement
Submitted for:	Vanessa Galvan	Submitted By:	Vanessa Galvan
Department:	Engineering

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to enter into an interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreement between Webb County and La Salle County to share resources, personnel, and equipment in the event of a natural or man-made emergency or disaster that exhausts local capabilities; with authority to execute given to County Judge.

Problem: The communities of Webb County and La Salle counties are vulnerable to property damage, injury, and loss of life in the event of an emergency or disaster resulting from natural or man-made hazards.

Solution: Pursuant to Chapter 791, Texas Government Code (Interlocal Cooperation Act); Chapter 418, Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act of 1975), and Chapter 362,Local Government Code, Webb County and La Salle Counties would like to enter a mutual aid agreement whereby resources, personnel, and equipment are shared in the event that local resources are depleted during an emergency event or disaster.

Result: Formal agreement will allow for better coordination of effort so that adequate equipment and manpower is available during an emergency or disaster event. Operational plans may be adopted pursuant this agreement and in accordance with the "Texas Disaster Act" and other applicable provision of laws

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