Agenda 07/24/2012 Item #16F17/24/2012 Item 165.1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Collier County and The
Moorings Presbyterian 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 The
Moorings Presbyterian 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 The Moorings
Presbyterian Church to coordinate relief efforts at the time of a disaster.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal Impact associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient and requires a majority vote. -JBW
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
executive summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the MOU between Collier
County and The Moorings Presbyterian 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.1.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding
between Collier County and The Moorings Presbyterian Church in support of Emergency
Management activities related to natural and manmade hazards emergency response.
Meeting Date: 7/24/2012
Prepared By
Name: BoniChristine
Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior,
6/14/2012 2:21:09 PM
Submitted by
Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior,
Name: BoniChristine
6/14/2012 2:21:10 PM
Approved By
Name: WhiteJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 6/14/2012 2:51:50 PM
Name: SummersDan
Title: Director - Bureau of Emergency Services,
Date: 6/14/2012 3:10:04 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 6/27/2012 3:41:30 PM
Name: PryorCheryl
Title: Management/ Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget
Date: 7/3/2012 11:29:57 AM
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Name: SheffieldMichael
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Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 7/9/2012 10:53:08 AM
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Collier County Board of Commissioners
And
THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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
THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
II: 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,
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 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, THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN 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 THE MOORINGS
PRESBYTERIAN 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.
THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN 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:
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A. Collier County Emergency Management Department agrees to the following:
1. Notify THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of the potential need
to
assist in activities following a disaster, and
2. Participate in and develop training in disaster response for the members of the
THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH_and
3. Assist in the development plans for THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCHI 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 THE MOORINGS
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH for disaster relief and recovery projects; and
6. Whenever members of THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN 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. THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH agrees to:
1. Provide facilities and/or staff to Collier County at no charge during
the disaster recovery period; and
2. Provide a 24 hour 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 the 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
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wear and tear is considered to the responsibility of the
organization/owner /operator.
The facility /property will be returned to the organization/owner /operator in
the same condition as it was when occupied/acquired.
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 THE MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will
cooperate to aid victims at the time of disaster. In witness thereof, 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.
VI. 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, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
Deputy Clerk
WITNESSES:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF COLLIER
Fred Coyle, Chairman
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this �21 day of
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Assistant County Attorney
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Jennifer White
Assistant County Attorney
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