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RESOLUTION NO. 04-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, RCW 38.52.070 authorizes and directs each political sub-division of
the state to establish a local organization for emergency management in accordance with
the state emergency management plan and program; and
WHEREAS, RCW 38.52.070 authorizes two or more political subdivisions to
join in the formation and operation of a local organization for emergency management;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest ofthe citizens of Jefferson County that the
County and the City cooperate and coordinate with each other in developing emergency
management plans and programs; and
WHEREAS, a unified approach to providing emergency management is cost
effective, prevents duplication of effort, and improves communication across
jurisdictions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
for Emergency Management in Jefferson County, Washington, and the City of Port
Townsend for the purposes set forth above.
ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Townsend at a regular
meeting thereof, held this twenty-first day of June, 2004.
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Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to form:
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Pamela Kolacy, CMC ()
City Clerk
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John P. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 04-030