Bill 080425
Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions.
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“080492, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Knorr Street, between Frankford Avenue and Charles 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Street; and Bill 080493, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material"; and Bill No. 080494, an ordinance authorizing Bikim Divine to construct and…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 19, 2008 · Jun 19, 2008 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 080425, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the att…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage
“I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 080425.”
Councilwoman Miller · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 080425, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 1, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- May 1, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
- Jun 10, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
- Jun 10, 2008REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
- Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 12, 2008SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 19, 2008READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 19, 2008PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jul 2, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, pursuant to the Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa. C.S.A. §7101, et seq., hereinafter the "Code," the Coordinator of each local emergency management organization shall develop Mutual Aid Agreements with similar agencies in other states for reciprocal disaster emergency services including emergency response and recovery; and WHEREAS, 53 Pa.C.S. § 2301 et seq. authorizes intergovernmental cooperation between a local government and similar entities located in another state, in the exercise or in the responsibilities of their respective governmental functions, powers or responsibilities, upon passage of an Ordinance by its governing body; and WHEREAS, NJ OEM is the New Jersey agency responsible for the preparation of emergency disaster plans for New Jersey, the interagency coordination of the response to such disasters and other emergencies, and is authorized to enter into mutual aid agreements with other States pursuant to N.J.S.A. App. A:9-59, et seq. ; and WHEREAS, the States of Pennsylvania ("Pennsylvania"), and New Jersey have entered into an Interstate Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, as set forth in 35 Pa.C.S. § 7111, and N.J.S.A. 38A:20-3 ("Civil Defense Compact"), and an Emergency Management Assistance Compact, as set forth in Pennsylvania Law 35 Pa C.S. § 7601 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 38A:20-4 ("EMAC"), providing for mutual aid in the event of any emergency or disaster, including one resulting from natural disaster or enemy attack; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is not intended to affect the authority of officials of the City of Philadelphia or the State of New Jersey or the political subdivisions thereof pursuant to the Civil Defense Compact, EMAC or any other law authorizing the chief executives of such states or political subdivisions to exercise emergency powers, but the mutual aid procedures set forth herein are intended to be available for use by such officials when acting pursuant to such powers; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto wish to establish procedures and protocols for the provision of mutual aid assistance in the prevention of terrorism and the response to natural and man-made disasters, and to ensure the availability and proper coordination of mutual aid resources in the event of an emergency or disaster, catastrophic event or mass casualty incident; and THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Mayor, on behalf of the City, is hereby authorized to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement with the State of New Jersey, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A", with such changes as the City Solicitor deems necessary or desirable to protect the interest of the City. SECTION 2. The Chief Clerk of Council shall keep on file and make available for public inspection all exhibits to this Ordinance. ..End