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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3947 Resolution - Adopting COOP_COGRESOLUTION NO. 3947 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS (COOP) / CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT (COG) PLAN. WHEREAS, the ability of a jurisdiction to maintain delivery of essential functions to the community during and following an emergency or disaster is critical to the protection of life, property and the environment; and WHEREAS, City of Pasco ("City") emergency planning staffhas developed a Continuity of Operations ("COOP") / Continuity of Government ("COG") Plan to help the City maintain delivery of essential functions to Pasco during and following an emergency or disaster; and WHEREAS, the Plan was developed in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (" FEMA") Continuity Guidance Circular 1 ("CGC 1 ") Continuity Guidance for Non -Federal Entities; and WHEREAS, the Plan takes an integrated approach to service delivery, decision making, and resource management to facilitate the City's ability to best serve the Pasco community during and following an emergency or disaster, and is a "living document" that will be updated over time; and WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to adopt the Plan on behalf of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Continuity of Government (COG) Plan, for the City of Pasco. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to update when needed and take whatever steps are necessary to help ensure the successful implementation of the Plan referenced in Section 1. Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Resolution: COOP/COG Plan - 1 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March, 2020. Saul Martinez Mayor ATTEST: Debra Barham, CMC City Clerk Resolution: COOP/COG Plan - 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kerr F guson Law, PLLC C. Attorney