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Resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, for the acquisition and storage of Non-Fluorinated Fire Fighting Foam, and disposal of the District's current foam in accordance with IEPA regulations.
Staff Summary
* Lake County previously received an ARPA funding request from Lake County's Fire Chief's Association for replacement firefighting foam based on changes in State regulation.
* An emergency appropriation of ARPA funds for the foam replacement was passed by the Lake County Board in December 2021.
* Staff has been working with the Fire Protection Districts, the State's Attorney's Office, and our ARPA consultant on determining the appropriate method of acquiring and disposing of the foams.
* The agreement establishes the methods in which the new foam will be purchased, and the old foam will be disposed.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fire Protection District Act, 70 ILCS 705/0.01 et seq., the District has the authority to provide fire protection services for persons and property within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Counties Code, 55 ILCS 5/1-1001 et seq., the County has the authority to purchase personal property for the use of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq., the powers, privileges, functions, or authority of public agencies within Illinois, including units of local government, may be exercised, combined, transferred, and enjoyed jointly, except where specifically prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the County and the District wish to cooperate as herein provided in the provisions of adequate fire protection services to the people of Lake County;
WHEREAS, the District in association with other Fire Protection Districts have entered into Mutual Aid Box Alarm System ("MABAS") for purposes for cooperating in rapidly responding to fire emergencies;
WHEREAS, the District wishes to replace 1000 gall...
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