Department: Fire Marshal
Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of continued participation of one employee with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service as a member of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
The MOU approved by Commissioners Court on June 27, 2023, file 23-3542, the allows approved employee from the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office to continue their participation in the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team (US&R). The US&R activities are performed at the request of the State and the Federal government and provided at the option of the Employer and Member. These activities may be in conjunction with, or in preparation for, a state or federal declaration of disaster. Training activities are mandated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/FEMA and TEEX to maintain TX-TF1 operational readiness. Period of Performance: MOU begins January 30, 2024, and terminates October 31, 2029.
Expected Impact:
One person deployed during activation.
Alternative Options:
None
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
6/27/2023
178
Approved
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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