HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-224 SMAA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-224
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION THE
STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,Florida,has made the
following determinations:
1. The State of Florida Emergency Act,Chapter 252,authorizes the State and its political subdivisions
to provide emergency aid and assistance in the event of a disaster or emergency.
2. The Statutes also authorize the State to coordinate the provision of any equipment, services, or
facilities owned or organized by the State or its political subdivisions for use in the affected area
upon the request of the duly constituted authority of the area.
3. This Resolution authorizes the request, provision, and receipt of interjurisdictional mutual
assistance in accordance with the Emergency Management Act, Chapter 252, among political
subdivisions with the State.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County,Florida,that in order to maximize the prompt, full and effective use of resources of all
participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster,this Board does hereby adopt the
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement,which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
After a motion and second,the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Cathy Townsend,Chair AYE
Commissioner Linda Bartz,Vice Chair AYE
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky AYE
Commissioner Larry Leet AYE
Commissioner Jamie Fowler AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 12th day of December 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS
ST.LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
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