1984-002-Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Town Of Los Gatos And The American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley ChapterRESOLUTION NO, 1934 -2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, SANTA
CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER.
BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved that the Town Council
of the Town of Los Gatos shall enter into a formal Memorandum of
Understanding with The American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley Chapter,
for provision of training and other specified emergency services (a
copy of which is attached); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager is hereby directed
to execute said Memorandum of Understanding in behalf of the Town of
Los Gatos.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California, at a regular meeting held this 3rd day
Of January , 1984, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Joanne Benjamin Eric D.
Carlson. Terrence J. Daily, Brent N.
Ventura and Dlayor Thomas J. Ferrito
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS None
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American Red Cross
Santa Clara Valley Center Chapter
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER
AND
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
I. PURPOSE
A. To recognize the respective roles and responsibilities of the
American Red Cross (Red Cross) and the Town of Los Gatos, CA
(Town) in disaster preparedness planning and operations for
natural disaster, (fires, floods, earthquakes, windstorms,
explosions, etc,) or chemical accidents and other emergencies.
B. To serve as a basis for mutual understanding and collaboration by
which the resources of the Red Cross and the Town can be most
effectively brought to bear for the relief of all persons
affected by the above types of disasters.
C. To reaffirm that the Red Cross and the Torn will discharge their
respective responsibilities as described in the State of
California Emergency Plan and as the Red Cross is mandated to do
by Congressional Charter and applicable administrative
regulations.
II. LEGAL BASIS FOR OPERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. The Red Cross is mandated by Federal Laws as defined in 36 USC -5
to undertake activities for the purpose of mitigating the
suffering caused by natural disasters and other emergencies. The
Red Cross does not have the power to surrender the mandate
created by its Congressional Charter. This responsibility has
been restated in the Federal Disaster Relief Act of 1374 (Public
Law 33 -288).
B. Town responsibilities derive from the State of California
Emergency Services Act.
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III, ROLE OF THE RED CROSS
A. In all natural disasters and other emergencies, the Red Cross
provides relief assistance in accordance with its established
policy, procedures and guidelines.
B. The Red Cross response in disasters does not require a government
declaration of any type. Regardless of the size of the disaster
or the number of families affected, all assistance will be
provided on a uniform basis, All Red Cross assistance to
disaster victims is an outright gift. No payment is ever
required or requested and no Red Cross disaster supplies are ever
sold.
C. In time of major disasters or other emergencies, Red Cross
recognizes the Town as a resource for staff whose skills are
readily adaptable to Red Cross relief assistance programs,
D. Red Cross will provide training for the Town staff who may be
assigned to Red Cross disaster operations.
IV. ROLE OF THE CITY
A. The Town recognizes that in time of natural disasters the Red
Cross has the primary responsibility for meeting urgent and
emergency needs of disaster victims by providing food, clothing,
shelter in congregate care or other facilities, welfare
registration and inquiry, and other basic elements for human
comfort and survival,
B. The Town will coordinate the capabilities of its departments to
respond to disasters of all types,
C. The Town will continue to provide usual public assistance
services during a disaster situation or a declared emergency„
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D. The Town will provide needed staff, as available, to assist Red
Cross in disaster operations. Town staff may also be given time
off to participate in Red Cross training courses. Staff salaries
and benefits will be provided by the Town to its staff in both
preparedness training and operational assignments.
E. In the event of an officially declared state of emergency, and
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the California Emergency
Council, all state, regional, and local government employees will
become disaster workers: duties may include support of Red Cross.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS
It is basic Red Cross policy that administrative and financial
control of its disaster related services cannot be delegated or
assumed by others. Individuals and organizations, including
government, cannot represent Red Cross without prior agreement
with and approval by Red Cross.
OTHER FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. The Red Cross has agreements with a number of United States
government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense,
for the obtaining and shipment of essential equipment and
personnel to supplement emergency operations.
D. The Red Cross may enter into contracts with public and private
agencies, on a reimbursable basis, to provide Red Cross support
in rendering assistance to victims in emergency situations.
C. The Red Cross will support to the best of its ability,
governmental efforts to alleviate suffering in war caused
disaster situations.
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VII. OTHER PROVISIONS
This memorandum of understanding shall become effective on date
of signature below and shall remain in effect until 30 days after
either party gives notice to the other party that it desires to
terminate or modify the agreement.
APPROVED `° 1983
American Red Cross
Santa Clara Valley Chapter
BY /
Chief Executiv ,Officer
Town of Los Gatos, CA
APPROVED 198 BY
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