Number
130747
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
Substitute resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa relating to the provision of emergency services in Hartung Park and Center Street Park.
Analysis
This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa relating to the provision of police, fire, medical and other emergency services in Hartung Park and Center Street Park, 2 recreational facilities that are located along the border between the 2 municipalities.
...Body
Whereas, Hartung Park is an 18.9-acre City of Milwaukee park that straddles the City’s boundary with the City of Wauwatosa ; and
Whereas, Over one-third of the Hartung Park site is located in the City of Wauwatosa; and
Whereas, Because the Milwaukee-Wauwatosa boundary line passes through Hartung Park, it may be difficult for park users to determine, in the event of a police, fire, medical or other emergency, whether to contact a Milwaukee or Wauwatosa emergency response agency; and
Whereas, Center Street Park is a Milwaukee County Park located in the City of Milwaukee but bordered on 3 sides by the City of Wauwatosa; and
Whereas, Because of Center Street Park’s location, park users as well as persons living across from the park may consider calling either a Milwaukee or Wauwatosa emergency response agency when an emergency situation arises in the park; and
Whereas, To eliminate possible confusion as to whether to call Milwaukee or Wauwatosa agencies for emergency services in Hartung Park or Center Street Park, to ensure timely and efficient emergency responses to incidents in these parks, and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, it is essential that the City of Milwaukee and City of Wauwatosa establish a policy relating to the provision of emergency services in these parks; and
Whereas, Police, fire and legal personnel, as well as elected officials, from the City of Milwaukee and City of Wauwatosa have met to develop a policy relating to the provision of emergency services in Hartung and Center Street Parks, a policy which is set forth in the attached “Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Services in Hartung Park and Center Street Park between the City of Wauwatosa and the City of Milwaukee”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the attached “Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Services in Hartung Park and Center Street Park between the City of Wauwatosa and the City of Milwaukee” is approved; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the City.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB149473-2
Jeff Osterman
09/24/2013