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Authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to pay for all costs for Emergency Management training and/or costs associated with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency and declared disasters in 2023.
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WHEREAS, the proper City officials are hereby authorized to remit payment for Emergency Management training which will enhance the knowledge base of its employees and to cover additional costs associated with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency and/or declared disaster, not to exceed $12,000; and
WHEREAS, the additional costs incurred by the Department of Emergency Management includes the purchase of meals, beverages, and snacks for employees and other authorized individuals who are working on behalf of the EOC during an emergency and/or a declared disaster. This expenditure of funds will benefit the residents of the City of Saint Paul by providing necessary emergency training and reducing any interruptions in service during an emergency and/or declared disaster; and
WHEREAS, the cost of these expenses will be paid from 10021100-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the expenditure of money for these costs for the Department of Emergency Management to provide timely and efficient response during emergencies, and quality and affordable training to public safety responders has a public purpose that benefits the residents of the Saint Paul for public health, safety, general welfare, security or comfort/repose. The additional expenditure of funds to include meals, beverages, and snacks serves this public purpose by reducing interruption in service during emergencies; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds not to exceed $12,000 for Emergency Management training or during the operation of the Emergency Operation Center.