Number
080851
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to become a member of the WisWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance program with other water and wastewater systems within the State of Wisconsin to provide mutual aid in the event of an emergency or disaster within a member community.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Public Works to sign the WisWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement, thereby making the City of Milwaukee a member of WisWARN, a mutual aid and assistance program for water and wastewater systems in the State of Wisconsin.
Body
Whereas, Wis.Stat. § 66.0301 authorizes a municipality to enter into an agreement with other municipalities for the receipt or furnishing of services or the joint exercise of any power or duty required or authorized by law; and
Whereas, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0301, Wisconsin municipalities seek to create and participate in an intrastate program for mutual aid and assistance for water and wastewater systems called WisWARN; and
Whereas, The purpose of WisWARN is to provide for cooperation and coordination of activities relating to emergency and disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for municipal water and wastewater systems in Wisconsin; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works - Milwaukee Water Works wishes to provide or receive mutual aid and assistance during an emergency or disaster; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of The City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to sign the WisWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement attached to this File; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City of Milwaukee will comply with all terms of the Agreement.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Milwaukee Water Works
Drafter
Water Administration
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September 29, 2008
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