AGENDA MEMO

City Council

July 19, 2010

 

 

 

ISSUE STATEMENT

 

A resolution approving the new Emergency Operations Plan assembled by Public Safety Planning Solutions and Staff during FYE 2010.

 

RESOLUTION

 

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

 

In the FYE 2010 budget the City Council directed staff to update the Emergency Operations Plan, which is mandated by federal guidelines.  Due to the age of the old plan, this plan was completely rebuilt to comply with many new requirements of municipalities.  Staff reviewed each item with Public Safety Planning Solutions as well as the local fire districts, which are the primary responders in many emergency situations. The Administrative/Finance Committee reviewed the plan and the City Council was provided with compact discs with this plan.  Once the resolution is passed it will be sent to the DuPage County Office of Emergency Management for approval.  This plan conforms with all requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).  Once DuPage County accepts the plan it will be formally adopted through ordinance.

 

STAFF/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

The Administrative/Finance Committee recommends approving this item.

 

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

 

Not authorizing this item or modifying portions of the plan would be an alternate consideration.

 

DECISION MODE

 

This item will be on the agenda for the July 19, 2010 City Council agenda for formal approval.