Title
Joint resolution authorizing an Air Support Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Agreement with Air-One.
Staff Summary
* Lake County has had a partnership with Air-One for flight services for three years.
* The air support services that Air-One provides is an on-going form of mutual aid that benefits the citizens of Lake County.
* When utilized, the air support services provided by Air-One in emergencies or disaster situations are invaluable in aiding those in need.
* The County's contribution to this mutual aid air support solution is $15,000; this is budgeted through the Sheriff's Office, line item 101-3001110-79940.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake, of the State of Illinois (hereinafter "County") is a duly constituted public agency of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the County, is authorized and empowered by the Constitution of the State of Illinois (ILL. Const. Art. VII ? 10) and the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 221/1 et seq.) to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other public agencies on matters of mutual concern and interest such as the provision of adequate personnel and resources for the protection of residents and property falling within the jurisdiction of the County, and;
WHEREAS, the County recognizes that certain natural or man-made occurrences may result in emergencies or disasters that exceed the resources, equipment and/or personnel of a single given public entity, and;
WHEREAS, a given public agency can, by entering into a mutual aid agreement for air support services and resources, effectively provide a broader range and more plentiful amount of air support capability for the citizens it serves, and;
WHEREAS, in order to have an effective mutual aid agreement for air support resources and services, this County recognizes it must be prepared to come to the aid of other public agencies in their respective times of need due to emergencies or disasters, and;
WHEREAS, this...
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