HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-11-25 97-41 RESOLVECODNCIL ACTION
Date: 11-25-96 Itmm No. 97-c1
Item/Subject: RESOLVE: Accepting Regional Fire and Emergency
Services Plan
Responsible Department: City Manager
Commentary: The four communities of Bangor, Brewer, Old Town
and Orono jointly contracted for a Regional Fire and Emergency
Services Plan. This plan has been completed and presented to the
various governing bodies.
The attached Resolve will accept this report. More important, the
Resolve directs the Manager and Fire Chief to begin the process
of implementing the report's recommendation on greater regional
cooperation. Areas of initial attention will include the
provision of emergency medical services, expansion of mutual aid
agreements, joint training and prevention programs, and joint
purchasing.
We believe these initial steps will enhance the quality of these
emergency services throughout the region and result in the
potential for future cost savings and avoidances. I recommend
your approval.
Manager's Comments: kl
Associated Information:
Resolve
Budget Approval:
FTNASCE DIRECTOR
Legal Approval: 9
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WHEREAS, the connrmrdties ofBahgor,Hrewer, Old Town end Orono havejolralycontraded
for a Regional Fire and Emergency Services Plan; and
WHEREAS, this plan has been completed and presented to the various Centers; and!
WHEREAS, this plan includes recommendations for improving the operation of each of the
various departments and outlines actions which can be taken to encourage the
pursuit of greater cooperative efforcs in an attempt to ensure that the highest
possible level of emergency fire and medical services be provided to Bis citizens of
these four commmdties; and
WHEREAS, the report recommends that the jurisdictions enter Who a series offtnctionel
agreements as a fust step designed to improve operational procedures eM
consisteacybetwcen departments And
WFiERF.AS, the respective lcve Chiefs have participated in this process and have expressed
support and interest in increasing the Icvel of regional cooperation between their
department in such areas as Bre provision ofemergeny medical services,
increased mutual aid, the development ofjoint fns training and prevention
programs and joint purchasing; programs
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCH, OF THE CITY
BANOOR,MAINE,THAT: The" egional Fheand Emergency Rescue Services Plun"forth¢
Municipalities of Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, And Orono is hereby accepted;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT: The City Manager and the Fire Chief are hereby
directed and encouraged to work whh the other participating municipalities toward the
implementation of greater regional cooperation in the provision of fire ant emergency medical
services and to report to and periodically seek the concurrence ofthis Council in developing the
detailed agreements and armvgemeras necessary en support such efforts.
IN CITY COUNCIL 9)-41
November 35, 1996
Passed
RESOLVE
Accepting Regional Fire and Emergency
p g giona
Services Plan
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