Agenda 05/08/2012 Item #16F35/8/2012 item 16. F.3.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County
and Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in support of Emergency Management
activities related to natural and manmade hazards emergency response.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County
and Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in support of Emergency Management activities
related to natural and manmade hazards emergency response.
CONSIDERATIONS: Pursuant to Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Collier County, through its
Emergency Management Department, provides coordination of emergency services within Collier
County. Collier County also coordinates the administration of relief activities of both public and
private relief /disaster organizations that agree to volunteer their services under direction or
guidance of Collier County authorities. Collier County may also utilize personnel and facilities
of relief /disaster assistance of organizations, Churches, Temples, Synagogues for the distribution
of food, water, supplies, and/or other items for temporary relief activities.
The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to set forth, define, and establish mutual
agreements, understandings, guidelines, and obligations between Collier County and Shepherd of
the Glades Lutheran Church to coordinate relief efforts at the time of a disaster.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
executive summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient and requires and majority vote. -
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal Impact associated with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the MOU
between Collier County and Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church which has volunteered to
partner with Emergency Management during both Presidentially declared and undeclared
disasters.
Prepared by: Judy Scribner, Human Services Program Manager, Emergency Management
Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.3.
5/8/2012 Item 16.F.3.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding
between Collier County and Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in support of Emergency
Management activities related to natural and manmade hazards emergency response.
Meeting Date: 5/8/2012
Prepared By
Name: BoniChristine
Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior,
4/23/2012 3:09:26 PM
Submitted by
Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior,
Name: BoniChristine
4/23/2012 3:09:27 PM
Approved By
Name: WhiteJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 4/26/2012 10:05:18 AM
Name: SummersDan
Title: Director - Bureau of Emergency Services,
Date: 5/1/2012 9:42:46 AM
Name: PryorCheryl
Title: Management/ Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget
Date: 5/1/2012 10:24:26 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 5/1/2012 1:56:03 PM
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Name: IsacksonMark
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Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 5/1/2012 2:39:48 PM
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Collier County Board of Commissioners
And
Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Chumb
I: Purpose: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to set forth, define
and establish mutual agreements, understandings, and obligations by and between the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners, through its Emergency Management Department, and
Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church.
H: Statement of Basic Responsibilities:
A. Collier County Board of County Commissioners, through its Emergency
Management Department, provides coordination of emergency services with
Collier County, including incorporated areas. This includes the selection and
utilization of various resources and organizations capable of rendering assistance.
Under Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners,
through its Emergency Management Department, also coordinates the
administration of relief activities of both public and private relief or disaster
assistance organizations which agree to volunteer their services under the
direction or guidance of Collier County authorities. In addition, Collier County
may utilize personnel and facilities of relief or disaster assistance organizations,
not- for -profit organizations, churches, temples and synagogues in the distribution
of food, relief supplies, medicines or other items and temporary sheltering as part
of the restoration, rehabilitation or reconstruction of community services and
essential facilities whenever Collier County authorities deem it necessary and the
Organization signed below is in agreement.
B. Recognizing the increased demand for not - for -profit organizations, churches,
temples, and synagogues to supplement assistance and recovery to victims of both
Presidentially declared or undeclared disasters and the need to work in harmony
with local governments and private relief agencies, SHEPHERD OF THE
GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH wishes to assist in rendering the most
efficient service with a minimum of duplication to the citizens and guests of
Collier County.
III: Coordination of Effort: Cooperation and coordination between Collier County
Government, through its Emergency Management Department and SHEPHERD OF THE
GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH at a time of major disaster and during the post- disaster
recovery period should be maintained at efficient levels and is part of the purpose of this
Agreement. SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH will make a continuing
effort to acquaint its members of this Agreement to assist Collier County government in carrying
out mutual responsibilities for disaster relief.
IV: Responsibilities:
A. Collier County Emergency Management Department agrees to the following:
1. Notify SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH of the
potential need to
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assist in activities following a disaster, and
2. Participate in and develop training in disaster response for the members of
SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH and
3. Assist in the development plans for SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES
LUTHERAN CHURCH and
4. Schedule periodic meetings and/or exercises to familiarize members of
disaster preparedness or recovery initiatives; and
5. Utilize, when and as appropriate, the services of SHEPHERD OF THE
GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH for disaster relief and recovery projects;
and
6. Whenever members of SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES LUTHERAN
CHURCH are
rendering aid to Collier County Government under this Agreement,
they shall have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges and
immunities as if they were performing their duties for Collier County,
and Collier County shall be liable for their acts and actions as if they
were performing their duties for Collier County; and
7. Collier County shall be liable for any loss or damages to any facility or
equipment utilized pursuant to this Agreement and shall pay any expenses in
the repair thereof; and
8. Collier County agrees to be responsible, to the extent provided under Florida
Statues 768.28, for its negligent acts, however, this responsibility shall not
serve as a waiver of Collier County's Sovereign Immunity limits.
B. SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES LUTHERAN CHURCH agrees to:
1. Provide facilities and/or staff as available to Collier County at no charge
during the disaster recovery period; and
2. Provide a 24 how contact person and alternates; and
3. Provide a representative to attend periodic meetings of any Collier
Emergency Response Working Group; and
4. Participate in exercises developed by Emergency Management
Department; and
5. Provide the Emergency Management Department with an update of facility
and manpower capabilities at least annually prior to June of each year.
C. Both of the above named parties agreed to the following:
1. No modifications or changes will be made to the facility /property by
the Collier County Representative without the express written
approval of the owner /operator.
2. Prior to occupancy, representatives of both parties will inspect the
facility /property and will note any discrepancies on the inspection form,
and/or this agreement.
3. Prior to occupancy, representatives of both parties will again inspect the
facility /property to note any discrepancies on the release form. Normal
wear and tear is considered to the responsibility of the
organization/owner/operator.
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4. The facility /property will be returned to the organizationtowner /operator in
the same condition as it was when occupied/acquired.
5. Other provisions as follow: none
V. Effective Date. Automatic Renewal, and Modification: This Agreement presents the
general and some specific guidelines by which Collier County, through its Emergency
Management Department and ` S96P46t6 AF ffAz G&& A" cooperate to aid victims at
the time of disaster. In witness thereog the parties have executed this agreement on the date
indicated. The provisions of the Agreement will be effective from the date approved by the
Board of County Commissioners for a period of three (3) years. At the end of the three year
(3) period, this Agreement will automatically renew for an additional term of one year unless
terminated as provided in Paragraph VI of this Agreement. At the end of the one (1) year
renewal period, this Agreement will renew for an additional term of one (1) year unless
terminated as provided in Paragraph VI. of this Agreement. This Agreement may only be
automatically renewed two times. Both parties have the authority to amend provisions of this
Memorandum of Understanding upon mutual consent and by written instrument executed by
the Parties.
VL Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing the other Party with
notice of its intent to terminate with 30 days written notice. The Agreement may be
immediately and automatically terminated by the County without providing such notice,
should the County reasonably believe that the spirit or intent of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes
is not being effectuated by this Agreement.
AS TO COUNTY:
Attest: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Cleric COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
By:
Deputy Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF COLLIER
on name:
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