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6-R-90
A RESOLUTION
Planned Mutual Aid in Public Works
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference Public
Works Directors have met regularly ,since January, 1976, for
purposes of exploring and promoting those programs and policies
of mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the potential for planned sharing of
equipment and manpower received considerable attention as a
necessary and worthwhile activity for the combined efforts of
the Conference municipalities; and
WHEREAS, participating municipalities would
greatly benefit by realizing immediate and measurable monetary
savings through the borrowing or leasing of special or unique
equipment of which it has only limited needs; and
WHEREAS, a standard inventory of the Conference
• public works equipment will greatly enhance the purchasing
capabilities of individual municipalities with respect to joint
purchasing and inventory control; and
WHEREAS, the Conference has actively pursued and
examined the formation of a viable, area -wide equipment and
manpower exchange; and
WHEREAS, such efforts have proven to have
unanimous support among participating departments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City of Evanston gives full
support and approval to the
development of a voluntary "planned mutual aid"
program for the Northwest Municipal Conference
40 area; and
SECTION 2: That any such voluntary exchange of
manpower or equipment be subject to a
sharing or leasing arrangements as agreed to be
the Departments involved in the transaction; and
• SECTION 3: That the discretion for equipment use
and general assistance be the
prerogative of the Director of the Public Works
Department for the duration of the agreement.
Attest:
City C1 k
Adopted January L 1990
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