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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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| | | | | | | | Subject/Title:
First Reading, Ordinance No. 18-2022, an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Alamosa Fire Department and the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Prevention and Control for the provision of mutual aid
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| | | | | | | | Recommended Action:
Approve the ordinance on first reading, and set for second reading and public hearing on October 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
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| | | | | | | | Background:
The City of Alamosa Fire Department and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control have had an Auto-Aid agreement in place since 2015 for responding to calls the Alamosa Fire Department responds to. The agreement allows for the DFPC Alamosa crew stationed in Alamosa to respond to calls, when they are available, automatically when the Fire Department is paged out.
Having the DFPC crews respond helps with the manpower needed at calls without any expense to the City. The previous agreement has expired and this is formally renewing the agreement. |
| | | | | | | | Issue Before the Council:
Does Council want to approve the MOU between the City of Alamosa Fire Department and The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control?
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| | | | | | | | Alternatives:
1) Recommended alternative. Approve the ordinance on first reading, and set for public hearing on October 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
2) Reject the MOU as written and provide Staff with further direction.
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| | | | | | | | Fiscal Impact:
None. DFPC does not charge for response.
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| | | | | | | | Legal Opinion:
The City Attorney will be available for comment at the meeting.
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| | | | | | | | Conclusion:
This is a beneficial agreement to allow DFPC personnel to respond to calls that occur within the City. |
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