HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-01 Council MinutesCouncil Agenda item #6(a)
To Reeve Hoppins
Members of Council
From Mac deBeaudrap ESMC
• Date Oct 1 2003
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Municipal Disaster and Emergency Reserve Policy
Background
Proposed new policy for the administration of a Municipal Disaster & Emergency
Reserve fund
Discussion
Attached to this report you will find a copy of the proposed County policy statement
The reserve established is separate from any equipment reserve or operational budget It
is the intent that the reserve is accessed by Council in the event of an emergency being
declared and the EOC has been activated The Purpose is to offset the immediate costs of
an emergency situation and meet the financial obligations of the County associated with
provincial or federal funds and programs (e.g Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program)
Further to the above, I have prepared a Draft Municipal Disaster and Emergency Reserve
Policy, attached
Recommendation
1) That C cil receive this report as information
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Policy # Municipal Disaster and Emergency Reserve
Department Emergency Management Services Approved Dates
Amendment Dates Replaces
PURPOSE
To administer a monetary reserve for the purpose of providing funds to respond to
unbudgeted expenses incurred as a result of local emergencies or disasters
POLICY STATEMENT
A financial reserve shall be established for the purpose of providing monetary funds to
respond to unbudgeted expenses incurred by the County as a result of a state of local
emergency or other disasters The reserve balance shall not exceed two (2) million
dollars The County Disaster and Emergency Reserve funds are primarily intended for
Providing funding necessary to meet obligations of the County during a state of local
emergency and
Meeting the County's obligations associated with Provincial and Federal government
disaster or emergency programs (eg Municipal Wildfire Assistance program)
DEFINITIONS
Disaster means an event that has resulted or may result in serious harm to the safety
health, or welfare of people or in widespread damage to property
Emergency means a present or imminent event that requires prompt coordination of
action or special regulation of persons or property to protect the health, safety or welfare
of people or to limit damage to property An urgent need for assistance
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POLICY GUIDELINES
The Emergency Management Services Coordinator shall
$100 000 00 is contributed annually to the County Disast
The Emergency Management Services Coordinator shall ensure that the County Disaster
and Emergency Reserve does not exceed two (2) million dollars
The Director of Disaster Services or the designate is authorized to utilize funds from the
County Disaster Reserve during a state of local emergency to meet unbudgeted expenses
Funds from the County Disaster Reserve may be used to meet unbudgeted expenses for
local emergencies or disasters which did not require a state of local emergency, only
upon Council approval
Council shall be advised as soon as practical as to the amount of funds used and general
areas of expenditure (e.g wages contracted services materials etc ) whenever funds are
drawn from this reserve
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Council Agenda item #7(b)
To Reeve Hoppins
Members of Council
From Mac deBeaudrap, ESMC
Date October 1, 2003
Issue
Emergency Management Services Coordinator Uniform & Uniform Flashes
Background
The professional image of the Kneehill County Emergency Management Services
Coordinator and the Department will be enhanced by the wearing of uniforms and a
clearly defined shoulder flash identifying Kneehill County
Discussion
In the course of the duties of the Coordinator of Emergency Management Services, there
arise occasions that the wearing of a work uniform and/or a dress uniform is appropriate
and often required The design of the shoulder flash incorporates the new Kneehill
County logo superimposed on a traditional red Maltese Cross The words `Emergency
Management Services" identify the department and a small Canadian flag occupies a
space below the County logo This space can also be used to identify the different stations
should they chose to incorporate the same design in the future on their uniform cresting
It is the intent to also have truck decaling made in the same fashion on future truck
purchases
The flash design was introduced to the Fire Management Committee in September and
was received well
Recommendation
1) That Council approve the wearing of both a work uniform and a dress
uniform for the Emergency Management Services Coordinator
2) That Council approve the design and purchase of uniform flashes for the
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To- Reeve Hoppms Council Agenda item 47(c)
Members of Council
From Mac deBeaudrap, ESMC
Date. October 1, 2003
Issue
Alberta Emergency Services Medal Nominations
Background
On May 15, 2003, the Province of Alberta held its' inaugural presentation of the Alberta
Emergency Services Medal At that time, although Kneehill County had several eligible
candidates for the medal, no Kneehill Emergency Services personnel received the award
People within our County eligible for the award would be any Firefighter or EMT with at
least 12 years of service within Alberta and have been serving on or after January 1,
2000 The eligible candidate must have undertaken all the required training and duties
proscribed by their respective municipalities and must be certified by their administrative
authority as deserving of the award The medal is intended to be presented to the
recipients by the MLA with representation of the local Government and their peers
present This is the first medal of this kind in Canada and recognizes the valuable
contributions made by our emergency workers to the Citizens of Alberta
Discussion
I have compiled a list of eligible recipients (see attached) from the Fire Departments
within Kneehill County and have completed the required nomination forms
For your information the breakdown of numbers is as follows,
Torrington — 15
Trochu 17
Three Hills 5
Carbon — 5
Linden — 4
Acme — There are no eligible members at this time
I have also prepared a letter of certification for the Reeves signature which would be
included with the nomination forms
Recommendation
1) That Council approve the submission of the AESM nomination forms
2) That Administration, upon notification of the approval of the awards, make suitable
arran nts for esentation of the AESM to the recipients
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Attachment to Alberta Emergency Services Medal Nominations
Nominations
The following Fire Department Members have been nominated for the Alberta
Emergency Services Medal
Torrington Garnet Bauer
Allan Weimer
Alex Benedict
Mike Bauer
Hugh Hargraves
Brian Leishner
Danny Martin
Donald Albrecht
Larry Kientz
Larry Weimer
Ron Schulz
Wayne Albrecht
Don Charlton
Stan Martin
Derek Benedict
Trochu Lawrence Hogg
Roy Enzie
Joe Wohl
Marvin Franke
Gary Adam
Bernie deBeaudrap
Charlie Ball
Charlie Christie
Tony Christiansen
Clifford Grieg
Gordon Guard
Ron Guard
Kevin Hoppins
Aame Luoma
Ivan Strohshein
Bill Wohl
Ken Wohl
Three Hills Art Creasser
Lorne Honecker
Don Richards
Vern September
Charlie Rish
Carbon Don Appleyard
Paul Goldamer
Brian Holsworth
Terry Reed
Bill Wood
Linden Dalin Reimer
Earl Reimer
Sid Toews
Lorne Toews
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