| | | | | | | | CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION | Agenda Item: 9C. |
| Date Prepared: 6/12/2023 | Council Meeting Date: 6/27/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Mike Faust, City Manager
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| | | | | | | | THROUGH:
| Travis Cutright, Deputy City Manager |
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| | | | | | | | | FROM:
| Gary Bernard, Fire Chief
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| | | | | | | | SUBJECT:
| Memorandum of Agreement, State of Arizona Department of Health Services, CHEMPACK Program |
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| | | | | | | | Purpose:
Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services authorizing the fire department to continue participation in the CHEMPACK program. |
| | | | | | | | Summary:
The City of Peoria Fire-Medical Department and the Office of Emergency Management have historically worked with regional partners to improve the delivery of service to the citizens. A key to this endeavor is supporting a regional response approach to chemical terrorism incidents potentially resulting in a large loss of life, significant injuries, economic hardship, and other threats to public health and safety.
This Memorandum of Agreement provides a scope of work, specific deliverables, and requirements for both parties. |
| | | | | | | | Previous Actions/Background:
The City has supported and maintained this Memorandum of Agreement since 2004. The last agreement was approved by council in 2013. |
| | | | | | | | Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council approve this Memorandum of Agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services authorizing the fire department to continue to participate in the CHEMPACK program. |
| | | | | | | | Contact Name and Number:
Gary Bernard, (623)773-7279 |
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