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FILE ID:
CA-005b RE.7
Date: 7/24/2008 Requesting Department: Fire -Rescue
Commission Meeting Date: 9/ 1 31 0 8 District Impacted:
Type: ® Resolution (1 Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance (1 Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: A New Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Urban Search & Rescue ("USAR") between
the US Department of Homeland Security and the City of Miami
Purpose of Item:
Respectfully recommending for the City Commission to adopt the attached Memorandum of
Agreement ("MOA") between the US Department of Homeland Security, acting through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA"), the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Fire -Rescue,
the Sponsoring Agency of Florida Task Force 2. This Agreement sets forth responsibilities with
respect to participation in the National Urban Search & Rescue Response System. Additionally, to
authorize the City Manager, subject to approval of legal form and correctness by the City Attorney, to
negotiate and execute any future amendments to the MOA, subject to budgetary approval.
Background Information:
Please see next page.
Budget Impact Analysis
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A New Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Urban Search & Rescue ("USAR")
between the US Department of Homeland Security and the City of Miami
Background Information: (Continued)
Since 1989, Florida Task Force 2 has been an integral part of the FEMA's National Urban Search and
Rescue ("USAR") Response System. The new FEMA continues to establish its role as the Nation's
premier emergency management and preparedness agency.
FEMA and FL Task Force 2 have been operating under the same MOA since 1998. Several
operational, legal and regulatory changes have been made and FEMA is requiring all its sponsoring
agencies, participating agencies, and strategic individuals to update and execute new standard MOAs.
Separate legislature will be presented later for the participating agencies and strategic individuals.