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Borger council approves updated mutual-aid memorandum with Texas Division of Emergency Management
Summary
The council approved Resolution R-019-25 to authorize the city manager to execute an updated statewide memorandum of understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management covering multiple response teams; the resolution passed at the meeting.
Speaker 3 introduced Resolution R-019-25 to approve an updated statewide memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the City of Borger. Speaker 7 described the change as consolidating several prior agreements into a single group‑effort MOU that automatically renews for five years unless altered.
Speaker 7 said the MOU covers different deployment teams — the transcript referenced TIFMAS, ISTF, TEEX agreement for public works, and IMT teams — and that the city retains authority to approve or decline personnel deployment based on local needs. Speaker 1 noted that the state reimburses costs associated with deployment and that staff returning from deployments bring valuable experience to local emergency readiness.
Speaker 8 moved to approve the resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the updated statewide-team MOU with TDEM; Speaker 2 seconded and the motion passed.
Impact: The resolution formalizes mutual-aid and deployment arrangements and updates the roster and training expectations for city personnel who may join state deployments.
