Proposal

Information

Unless specifically state in the MOU or approved in writing in advance by the MOU Representative for this MOU, Emergency Management will not reimburse Twin Transit for any reasonable costs or expenses incurred in the performance of this MOU. 

Each party is separately and independently liable for costs incurred as a result of performing services as part of this MOU. 

Type: Deliberation

Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)

Directors' Update: Sept. 8, 2021

Business Meeting: Sept. 14, 2021

Summary:

Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management and Twin Transit. Twin Transit agrees to assist Emergency Management to provide emergency transportation services during emergency and/or disaster incidents. 

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Rebecca Towner, Twin Transit Finance Director, rebecca@twintransit.org; Andrea Culletto, Twin Transit, andrea@twintransit.org

Additional Copies To:

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND TWIN TRANSIT

Resolution Number: 21-340

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) outlines Twin Transit as a Support Agency in Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 (Transportation) and ESF #8 (Public Health and Medical) to assist with transportation resources and activities; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lewis County Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and Twin Transit; and

WHEREAS, Twin Transit agrees to assist Emergency Management by providing emergency transportation services during emergency and/or disaster incidents; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the public to authorize the approval of the MOU between Lewis County DEM and Twin Transit.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the MOU between Lewis County DEM and Twin Transit is hereby approved.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of September, 2021.