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Agreement With School Board of Hernando County for Cooperation and Coordination of Emergency Shelter Operations
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation and coordination between the County and the School Board in carrying out joint responsibility to serve the citizens of Hernando County during disasters or enemy attack, by providing facilities, equipment, personnel, transportation and food service for the evacuation and sheltering of citizens in preparation for or following a disaster. Identification of sites for the collection of animals following a disaster is also covered under the terms of this agreement.
This agreement shall become effective upon approval of both the School Board and the County Commission. Either party may terminate this agreement with 60-days written notice upon the chief executive officer for the other party.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 252, the County is a “local emergency agency” and therefore has the responsibility for Emergency Management for the County.
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act upon this matter pursuant to Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County and School Board of Hernando County for Emergency Shelter Operations and authorize the Chairperson’s signature thereupon.