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Council Communication

Department: City Clerk
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Resolution 21-86
ITEM 7.G.
Council Action: 3/8/2021
Description

Resolution to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Pottawattamie County NIMS Implementation Plan. 
Background/Discussion

The Pottawattamie County Emergency Management and Homeland Security is working on updating the National Incident Management System: Pottawattamie County Implementation Plan.  This updated plan included all levels of government and all response agencies; and is required if these agencies would seek federal assistance and funding.  The City of Council Bluffs has been part of the participated in this plan Pottawattamie County Implementation Plan and believes that we should continue to partner with the Pottawattamie County EMA to provide these services to the citizens we serve in a time of need.  On March 8, 2021, Pott Co. Emergency Management Director Doug Reed will provide a brief overview of the updated NIMS Plan and will be available for questions.  


On February 26, 2021, Chief of Staff Matt Mardesen I sent out an email to the Mayor and Council with a copy of the National Incident Management System: Pottawattamie County Implementation Plan for your review in advance of the upcoming meeting.  Also attached was a document of all of the other governmental agencies involved in the National Incident Management System: Pottawattamie County Implementation Plan. 



Recommendation

Recommendation:  Approve the resolution to allow our continued partnership with the Pott Co EMA and the availability to receive federal assistance in the future.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Resolution 21-86Resolution3/3/2021