RESOLUTION NO. 080136

Adopting an updated and revised Emergency Operations Plan for the City.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and direction of Section 2-85 of the Code of Ordinances, the Citys Office of Emergency Management has reviewed, updated, and revised the Local Emergency Operations Plan for the City; and

WHEREAS, this 2007 version of the Local Emergency Operations Plan addresses new Federal and State rules and regulations, incorporates lessons learned and best practices from recent disasters, and reflects updated policies and procedures; and

WHEREAS, City departments and supporting agencies have been afforded an opportunity to provide input, review, and comment on the proposed changes and none have brought forth concerns; and

WHEREAS, the Council desires to adopt, implement and utilize the 2007 All Hazard Emergency Operations Plan for the City; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY

That the 2007 version of the Local Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Kansas City, Missouri is hereby approved and adopted. A copy of the Plan is available in the Office of Emergency Management.

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