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Leavenworth approves participation in MARC regional resource-sharing agreement for mutual aid
Summary
The commission voted to adopt Resolution B24-10 to participate in a Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) resource-sharing agreement, formalizing mutual aid, HAZMAT coordination and streamlined interjurisdictional support within the MARC region.
The Leavenworth City Commission adopted Resolution B24-10 on Oct. 27 to participate in a resource-sharing agreement administered through the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), formalizing mutual aid and resource coordination across the MARC region.
Chief (identified in the meeting transcript as the presenting official) told the commission the agreement operates similarly to existing mutual-aid arrangements and expands formal resource-sharing across the nine-county MARC region. He said participating jurisdictions can share equipment and personnel for routine incidents and large-scale events, and that the agreement is intended to speed coordination and reduce red tape in cross-jurisdictional responses.
Commissioners raised questions about the relationship to county emergency management and whether approval would require follow-up when additional communities are added. The chief said approval does not affect the city's existing county relationships and that jurisdictions can back out with a 60-day notice.
The commission moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll-call vote.
What happens next: With the resolution adopted, Leavenworth is formally positioned to participate in MARC-coordinated resource-sharing; department heads will coordinate operational details and the city will be included among participants for mutual aid requests.
