HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Task Force 2 Urban Search MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS FOR PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS TASK FORCE 2 URBAN
SEARCH AND RESCUE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of
Dallas, Texas and the City of Grapevine, Texas for participation as a task force member
on Texas Task Force 2, Urban Search and Rescue.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for being a member of Texas Task Force 2 is through the Task Force and
continuing education training account 100-44505-210-4 (Travel, Training, & Dues).
BACKGROUND:
Texas Task Force 2 (TTF2)was developed to respond within the State of Texas to natural
and manmade disasters. Fire department members with technical training comprise the
Task Force along with structural engineers and physicians. These members come from
26 participating agencies. Texas Task Force 2 has responded to numerous requests from
the Governors' office for service including the West, Texas explosion, flooding on the
Blanco River and the tornados in Rowlett and Garland, to name a few.
Grapevine currently has two members that are assigned to the Task Force. The Task
Force is funded through the City of Dallas which is the sponsoring agency. The City of
Grapevine will be reimbursed for any deployment by the City of Dallas. Participation in
Texas Task Force 2 helps strengthen the resources in our community and in the region to
combat the effects of natural and manmade disasters.
Fire Chief recommends approval.
SG