RE 08-27-96.2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
RESOLUTION NO. 082796.2
WHEREAS, the fire and emergency response agencies of Denton
County have recognized the need for cooperation, and mutual aid in
times of emergency and disaster; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code, Section 791.001 authorizes
local governments to enter into contracts with other local
governments to perform governmental functions and services in
accordance with the statute cited herein and the terms of the
contract entered into; and
WHERF~, the Texas Government Code, Section 418.109 encourages
interjurisdictional arrangements to make suitable arrangements for
furnishing mutual aid in coping with disasters; and
NHERF~, the Texas Government Code, Section 418.004 defines
"Organized volunteer group" to include volunteer fire department,
and volunteer rescue squads; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Government Code, Section 791.006, provides
that in Interlocal agreements for fire protection services that any
civil liability related to the furnishing of those services is the
responsibility of the governmental unit which would be responsible
for furnishing the services absent the contract or agreement; and
WHERE~, the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. Section
101.023, as amended in the 1995 session of the Texas Legislature,
recognizes volunteer fire departments as a governmental unit
thereby providing for limits for liability;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Fire Chief of the City of Coppell Fire
Department is hereby authorized to enter into an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with other participating agencies of Denton
County for mutual aid in disaster assistance.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and
after its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY P~SED and. approved by,he city Council of the City of
coppell, Texas on this the ~?~day of ~D~ , 1996.
CITY OF COPPELL
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATT~ ~-'-
LINDA GRAU, CITY SECRETARY