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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 emergencies and declared disasters in 2020.
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WHEREAS, the proper City officials are hereby authorized to remit payment for Emergency Management training and/or costs association with the operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and declared disasters not to exceed $8,500; and
WHEREAS, Council Resolution 20-64, was approved on January 15, 2020 to spend $8,000 on these expenses and this is a request for an additional $8,500 to cover the training and/or EOC expenses; and
WHEREAS, this will pay for all costs incurred by the Department of Emergency Management to provide meals, beverages, and snacks purchased from a variety of vendors for training or during emergencies; and
WHEREAS the cost of these expenses will be paid from 10021100-72910; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the expenditure of money for these costs is for the Department of Emergency Management to provide timely and efficient response during emergencies as well as quality and affordable training to public safety responders;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds not to exceed $8,500 for Emergency Management training or during the operation of the Emergency Operations Center.