Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Washington State Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Washington State Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Washington State Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network.
Staff Contact:
Eric Christensen, Water Resources Director, Public Works Department, 360.570.3741
Presenters:
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Washington Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WAWARN) is a drinking water and wastewater (sewer) agency response network that allows mutual aid and assistance from other utilities systems during an emergency. Partner utilities sign the WAWARN agreement, which allows them to share resources with other Washington utility systems/agencies that have signed the agreement.
In the agreement, emergencies are defined as natural or human-caused events or circumstances. Some examples include, fire, flood, severe weather, drought, earthquake, volcanic activity, spills of hazardous materials, contamination, diseases and civil disturbances. The agreement and its partners recognize Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) National Incident Command System (NIMS) which sets forth standardized incident management and response procedures.
There is no obligation for the City to respond to emergencies and there is no liability for failure to respond. The agreement covers issues such as requesting assistance, giving assistance, reimbursement, workers' compensation, insurance, liability, and dispute resolution.
The following local agencies have already signed the WAWARN agreement:
* City of ...
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