R2008-244 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK

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districts, county highway departments, public water agencies and public wastewater agencies or any other governmental entity that performs a public works function. Members who are in need of mutual aid assistance may request aid and assistance from other member agencies in the form of personnel, equipment, materials and/or other associated services as necessary from other public works related agencies. Benefits of IPWMAN: 1. In an emergency, members receive assistance from other members with appropriate resources. There is no cost for the first five days of assistance. 2. Provide a network of responding agencies with more diverse resources. 3. Have access to various resources for a11 areas within the state, not just limited to the areas in close proximity to the event. 4. Promote educational workshops and training to prepare agencies for emergencies and disasters 5. Have a membership agreement that provides reimbursement protocols after the first five days or if the disaster becomes eligible for FEMA or IEMA aid. 6. Have a defined operation plan that expedites the arrival of aid. 7. Have access to a list of emergency contacts. 8. Have added peace of mind knowing that your community has access to aid during time of need when local resources are overwhelmed. Key Features of IPWMAN: In the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor, the first five days of receiving aid are free. This is important because communities that need aid after a flood, tornado or other emergency event are often not able to pay the cost of outside help. The community that gives aid pays the costs of their own labor and equipment. Donors are under no obligation to respond, and may call their crews back at any time. It is possible that several neighboring communities may be hit by the same disaster, and therefore may have the same problems preventing them from giving aid. If a community receives FEMA or IEMA financial aid, costs of donor communities would be reimbursed after the first five days. The value of work donated by a neighboring community can be used as the local match for FEMA or IEMA funds. Membership fees are on a sliding scale based on population. The membership fee for Decatur is $500 per year. The fees are used to offset the cost of doing business. There are no paid staff members. IPWMAN Organization Status: 1. An interim Boazd of Directors and officers has been appointed. Interim officers include: a. Richard G. Marley, Director of Engineering and Infrastructure, Decatur b. Christopher Isbell, Stephenson County Engineer, Freeport c. Barbara Stiehl, Assistant to the Director of Public Works, Urbana d. The Interim Board of Directors includes representatives of Bolingbrook, Bartlett, Mundelein, Villa Park, Wauconda, Normal, Macomb and Macon County. Page � 2