ORDINANCE NO. 051189

Authorizing execution of an agreement with the City of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, and an agreement with the City of Leawood, Kansas, to provide mutual assistance when significant emergency circumstances exist.

WHEREAS, the law of the State of Missouri authorizes the City of Kansas City to enter into agreements with political subdivisions of Missouri and other states for mutual aid for significant emergencies; and

WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the City of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, and the City of Leawood, Kansas, each desire an agreement with the City of Kansas City that would provide their respective cities with the benefits of mutual aid for significant emergencies; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That the Fire Department Director is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement with the City of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, and an agreement with the City of Leawood, Kansas, for mutual aid to be provided when significant emergency circumstances exist. Copies of the agreements are attached hereto and made a part hereof.

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Approved as to form and legality:

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Alan L. Holtkamp

Assistant City Attorney