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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM <br /> #99-23 <br /> April 7, 1999 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council Members <br /> FROM: James L. Williams, , City Manager <br /> Rolanda Johnson, ssistant City Manager <br /> RE: Memorandum of Understanding-Technical Rescue/Response Team <br /> The City of Decatur, Decatur Fire Department, and local Industry recently created a Safety <br /> Rescue/Response Task Force. This Task Force is a public/private partnership that has a mission <br /> to raise funds to support a Safety Rescue/Response Team. The Rescue/Response Team will <br /> provide services to the community such as Hazardous Material Response, Confined Space <br /> Rescue, and Trench Rescue programs. The initial cost of such a program is approximately <br /> $120,000 for equipment and $150,000 for the hiring of three (3) additional firefighters. The <br /> $150,000 for personnel costs would continue each year. <br /> The attached Memorandum represents an understanding between Business, Industry, and the <br /> City of Decatur. Basically, Business and Industry will provide financial assistance if the Decatur <br /> Fire Department will be the designated primary provider for certain response and rescue; and <br /> staff will recommend the continuation of funding after the three year agreement. In the <br /> Memorandum, the City reserves all protections and immunities under the law. <br /> Staff recommends approval and will be available to answer questions. <br />