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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-10 06-258 ORDERItem No._ 09 258 Cite: July 10, 2006 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Execudonof MemaandumofUnde ndingwdh CItyof&e — Hovercraft Rescue Vehicle Responsible Department: Legal Commentary: Bangor and Brewersharea Hovercraft Rescue Vehkle (HRV) acquired with Homeland SecuntylFundsthrough the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). `Mien MEMA provides the funds and equipment that are used jointly by municipalities, they require a Memorandum of Untlerstanding between the municipalities and MEMA. The HRV will be maintained Jointly by Bangor and Brewer. It will be kept In Brewer. The HRV will be available for each municipality and for responses to other communities pursuant to mutual aid agreements. This Order authorizes execution of an agreement between Bangor and Brewer Department Head The Government Operators Committee recommends approval. By way of background, the City of Bangor initially requested homeland security funding for a boat to be used for water rescue. At Me same time, Brewer requested funding for the hovercraft. MEMA Indicated that they, would fund one project and suggested that the Cites cooperate in this venture. �. ,� , Asso[iaMd Information: Memorandum of Understanding City Manager Legal Approval: ' �olld[or Introduced for X Passage _ Fil Reading Page }_ of A_ Referral Oo 258 Anigned ro Councilor nrat ct July lo. 2006 CITY OF BANGOR (RRE.) ORDER Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with City of Brewer - Hovercraft Rescue Vehicle WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and City of Brewer share a Hovercraft Rescue Vehicle (HRV); and WHEREAS, said HRV was acquired through the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with Homeland Security Funds; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding is required by MEMA when R provides funding and equipment that is to be used Jointly by municipalities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CIT' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bangor_and City, of Brewer In a form substantially the same as attached hereto. Said Memorandum of Understanding shall be in a final form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor. CTTY CB ML y 10. 2006 K 06-0@ 0 R D 86 amu q t6o in tL 6secuH® of l re m of Uu rat ld r th cIty of Btever - B ercraft Rescue Oemcle betweep CITY OF BANGOR and CITY OF BREWER Hovercraft Rescue Vehicle (HRV) Fauiomeot: The HOVERGDARD 10M model met with agreed accessories, in specified in Appendix A, will be pmctased by Maine EmergencyMmaganrnt Amoy's (MEMA) Homebred SecurityChant Program funding. The City ofBmgm and the City of Brewerwill retainjoint ownashtpofthe HRV. Maintenance: neCityof Bangorand CityofBrewer agreemequallyslowilexpenuinthe maintmance and protection ofthe equipment, including but not limited to registration, insurance, routine testing, cleaving and inspection. Outlays for repair and/or maintenance shall be approved by the Fire Chief of each municipality's Fire Department, or his designee, in advance. Brewer Fire Department by virtue of accessibility agrees to provide daily/weekly maintenance as required. For major repairs, the Bangor Fire Department's mechanic will complete or coordinate repairs as needed. "In Kind" efforts will not supplant actual expenses. Std The City of Brewer will provide heated housing in the Brewer Fire Station at at a facility mutually agreed by both Fire Chiefs. Training: Bangor and Brewer agree to conduct refresher training at least= natty to evaluate their stares and training needs. Coordinated joint training should be considered yearly, but should not prohibit additional facing by either municipality's fire department. Initial training shall include one factory brined operator from each department to serve as in baase trainers. Emeumary Response: no HRV will be available for emergency response under the terms of existingmumal aid commands. For incidents on the Penobscot River, the City oforigin may assume Command and control ofthe vehicle. Furthermore, incidents on the Bangor side of the Penobscot Rivuwill mepme Brewer Fire Department to respond the HRV to the Bangor Docks or as directed by Bangor Command. Planed Evenb: BmprmdBrewmwillccordiruteuuofthe HRVf plmmedcvmtsinthcn respcctive communities. Some of these events include: Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, Folk Festival, 4Is of July Fireworks and/or others to be named. The host community will assume the responsibility for staffing. Regional Emergency Response: When possible pas determined by the on duty Commanding Officer of the Department receiving a request) the Bangor/Brewer HRV will be available for regional emergency, response. The requesting agency may be responsible for the expenses mended including transportation, fuel, and labor costs. Compensation rates for labor and 06 258 materials expended during operations will be assessed according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Schedule ofEguipment Rates (www Fane coy/rm/os/fin an now.shw. . Minimum staffing of at least two (2) members of the HRV staff will be present with the vehicle a[ all cornea. Return to Service: Upon completion of my we the responsible depmnnent will recent the HRV ready for emergency, response. This includes properly cleaned, fueled, and inventoried. Any deficiencies should be immediately rep red. Third Party Beneileiarle: This Agreement is for the benefit of the City of Bangor and the City of Brewer and is net intended to ince to the benefit of any third party, including but not limited to any particular municipality or group of emergency responders. Term: This Agreement will remain in hall force and effect our the service life of me HRV or wail terminated by either side by written notification. If either Bangor or Brewer reminder thew participation in this Agreement, the remaining party will return the Hovercraft asset This Agreement many not be amended or modified excela by a writing signed by both prow. Effective Date: This Agreement shall be effective on AS SEEN BY: Maine Emergency Management Agency Dated AS SEEN BY Penobscot County Emergency Management Dazed IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Bangor and the City of Brewer, hereby execute this Agreement and farther acknowledge that each of the signatures below has been duly authorised to sante this Agreement on behalf of the ounce. Attest: CITY OF BANGOR Dated: By: Edward A. Barrett City Manager CITY OF BREWER Dated: By: Name: Title: 06 258 APPENDIX Hoverguard model 1000 air cushion rescue vehicle, white over red colors. ➢ All Kevlar bottom boll, 19 feet 3 inches. ➢ Dirca drive twin in ➢ General Motors V8 engine ➢ Stainless steel exhaust system ➢ Heater/defroster ➢ Lift eyes ➢ 90 amp generator ➢ Night rescue lighting package ➢ stationary bova system ➢ Interior cockpit lighting ➢ Hearing protection muffs ➢ Tandem axle trailer with surge activated hydraulic brakes, spare fire and winch.