Agenda Item # 8 (Add-On)
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 6, 2016
Agenda Report # 72
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2016 GSAR Memorandum of Agreement
INITIATED BY: Columbus Fire and EMS Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested to renew the Georgia Search and Rescue
Memorandum of Agreement provided by the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency.
Background: A mutual aid agreement is required to be signed by any
participating parties in order for the Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 4A,
based in Columbus under the direct control of the Columbus Fire and Emergency
Medical Services, to respond and render assistance. The original agreement was
signed on November 27, 2012.
This team was formed to improve responses to heavy rescue emergencies to the
citizens of Columbus and surrounding counties. Heavy search-and-rescue involves
the location, rescue (extrication), and initial medical stabilization of
victims trapped in confined spaces. Structural collapse is most often the cause
of victims being trapped, but victims may also be trapped in transportation
accidents, mines and collapsed trenches.
Currently in the state of Georgia, there are 5 GSAR Teams. They are located at:
? Georgia SAR Coastal - Glynn County and City of Savannah
? Georgia SAR Central - Macon/Bibb County and Houston County
? Georgia SAR Metro - Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Clayton Counties, and
City of Atlanta
? Tifton SAR South
? Columbus SAR West Central Georgia
The GSAR teams will be able to respond to incidents across the state under
mutual aid, but the local jurisdictions will own the vehicles and equipment.
The goal of the GSAR teams is to have a four-hour response capability anywhere
in the state.
Analysis: The state has provided the funding for training and equipment for
this program. This will be a renewal to the original agreement.
Financial Considerations: No financial considerations
Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to
participate in this program
Recommendation/Action: Approval is requested to renew the Georgia Search and
Rescue Memorandum of Agreement provided by the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency.
A RESOLUTION
NO. ___
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A RENEWED GSAR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
COLUMBUS AND THE GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
WHEREAS, a mutual aid agreement is required to be signed by any participating
parties in order for the Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 4A, based in
Columbus under the direct control of the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical
Services, to respond and render assistance.
WHEREAS, this document is adapted from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
document that is currently in effect and due for renewal.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Search and Rescue Team Memorandum of Agreement must be
adopted by the Council of Columbus, Georgia to be valid and in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
To approve the Georgia Search and Rescue Mutual Aid Agreement.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held
the _________ day of _____________ 2016, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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