HomeMy WebLinkAbout6536 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1980/04/07APRIL 7, 1980
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RESOLUTION NO. 6536
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPATCH AND USE OF CITY FIRE
SERVICES BY CITY MANAGER IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that instances have occurred in the
past and can be anticipated in the future wherein there is a danger by fire,
hazard, casualty or other similar occurrences taking place or occurring out-
side the territorial limits of the City of St. Louis Park; and by the
suddenness thereof it would be impossible or impractical for the City Council
to meet and authorize the dispatch and use of City fire department equipment
and personnel to combat such fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrence;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council as follows:
The Council finds it desirable and necessary to authorize the City
Manager or his designee to exercise discretion, considering at all times and
in each case the internal needs of the City of St. Louis Park and its in-
habitants, to dispatch City fire department equipment and personnel as
deemed necessary to combat such occurrence whether it takes place within or
without the St. Louis Park City limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such dispatch and use as directed by the
City Manager or his designee shall be fully authorized as an act of the City
of St. Louis Park and all provisions for compensation of personnel, rental
of equipment, liability insurance coverage, workman's compensation insurance
and all other safeguards and matters pertaining to the fire department, its
equipment and personnel, shall apply in each case as if specifically authorized
and directed by this City Council at such time, whether or not the governing
body or authority of the place in which the fire, hazard, casualty or other
similar occurrence exists, has previously requested and provided for fire
protection and the use of the St. Louis Park fire department equipment and
personnel under a mutual protection agreement or other type fire protection
agreement with the City of St. Louis Park.
FURTHER, the City Manager or his designee shall recall, order and
terminate the use of such equipment and personnel when the need for their
use no longer exists, or earlier, when at his discretion it appears in the
best interest of the City of St. Louis Park.
Adopted by the City Council April 7, 1980.
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney