Drafter
Clerk 04/30/2002
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A MOTION authorizing the county executive to execute an Omnibus Legal and Financial Agreement with other public and private organizations in King County for emergency management purposes, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
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WHEREAS, King County and other jurisdictions, agencies, special purpose districts, and private and public organizations within King County have expressed a cooperative interest in the establishment of an Omnibus and Legal Financial Agreement, with the Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County, whereby participants may voluntarily assist one another when disasters strike, and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW, provides a useful mechanism for such purpose, and
WHEREAS, chapter 38.52 RCW authorizes emergency management organizations to enter into mutual aid agreements with respect to the carrying out of emergency management functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The county executive is hereby authorized to execute the Omnibus Legal and Financial Agreement with any public and private participants in King County that also choose to participate in this agreement.