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Document: CC RES 05-033 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN THE CIN OF ST. ANTHONY
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 05-033
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
WHEREAS, the President of the United States, in Homeland Security Directive
(HSPD)-5, directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop
and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would
provide a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal
governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare
for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or
complexity;
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local, and tribal,
security partners has been, and will continue to be vital to the development, effective
implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS;
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all federal, state, local, and tribal
emergency agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and
efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management, it is
critical that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized
terminology, standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications,
consolidated action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel
qualification standards, uniform planning, training, and exercising standards,
comprehensive resource management, and designated incident facilities during
emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel
communications, facilities, and resources will improve the city's ability to utilize
federal and state funding to enhance local agency readiness, maintain first responder
safety, and streamline incident management processes;
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an
integral part of various incident management activities throughout the State and City
of St. Anthony, including current emergency management training programs;
• WHEREAS, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission)
recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command Systems;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of St. Anthony City Council does hereby establish the
National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the standard for incident
management in the City of St. Anthony.
Adopted this 12th day of Aril, 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
• Review for Administration:
Ci Manager