2002-196-RES APPROVE/AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LAMAR IN EVENT OF DISASTERS

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~ MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS AND CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS The contracting CITY and COUNTY solemnly agree: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this agreement is to provide mutual aid between the city and county in meeting any emergency or disaster from enemy attack or other cause, natural or otherwise. This agreement is made pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, V.T.C.A. Texas Government Code (formerly Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes of Texas, Article 4413 (32c)), and the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Chapter 418, V. T.C .A. Texas Government Code, (formerly Article 6889-7 of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas). This agreement recognizes that the prompt, full and effective utilization of the resources of the respective city and county is essential to the safety, care and welfare of the people thereof in the event of a major emergency or disaster. The Directors or Coordinators of Emergency Management of the parties shall constitute a committee to formulate plans and take all necessary steps for the implementation of this agreement. Such planning shall incorporate the use of resources, including personnel, equipment and supplies necessary to provide mutual aid. SECTION 2. RESPONSmILITIES It shall be the duty of each party, city and county, to formulate emergency management plans and programs for application within such city or county. There shall be frequent consultation between the representatives of the city and county with the State of Texas and the free exchange of information and services. In carrying out such emergency management plans and programs, the party city and county shall, so far as possible, provide and follow uniform standards, practices and rules and regulations including: (a) Warnings and signals for exercises or disasters and the mechanical devices to be used in connection therewith; (b) Shutting off water mains, gas mains, electric power connections and the suspension of all other utility services; (c) Selection of all materials or equipment used or to be used for emergency management purposes to assure that such materials and equipment will be easily and freely interchangeable when used in or by any other party city or county; (d) The conduct of civilians and the movement and cessation of movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, prior, during and subsequent to exercises or disasters; (e) The safety of public meetings or gatherings; (f) To provide facilities to be used for evacuation centers, shelters and/or mass feeding center; EXHIBIT A