CCR1998174COMMON COUNCIL -CITY OF MUSKEG0
RESOLUTION #174-98
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
PARTICIPATION IN SUBURBAN MUTUAL ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAMS
WHEREAS, The City of Muskego and other participating agencies in this agreement
are so located that it is to the advantage of each to extend aid to the other with respect
to the delivery of law enforcement services; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the use of police officers to perform duties outside the
territorial limits of the municipality by whom they are employed may be desirable and
may be required under certain circumstances to protect and preserve the common
health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskego and other participating agencies deem mutual aid law
enforcement services to be in the best interest of their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, authority is granted to enter into the mutual aid agreement pursuant to the
law of the State of Wisconsin in Section 66.30:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council for the City of
Muskego, hereby authorizes the Mayor, Clerk and Police Chief to execute the
agreement, a copy of which is attached to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all City of Muskego officials and employees are
hereby authorized and directed to do and perform all that is necessary to successfully
carry out the terms of this resolution.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect and be in force from
and afler its passage.
DATEDTHIS 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,1998.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Mark A. Slocomb
Ald. David J. Sanders
Ald. Nancy C. Salentine
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #174-98 which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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The undersigned agencies agree pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes as follows:
Section 1 PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is made in recognition of the fact that situations may occur which are beyond
the ability of the individual law enforcement agency to deal with effectively in terms of
personnel, equipment and available resources. Each agency identified on Appendix 1 expresses
its intent to assist the other agencies identified on Appendix 1 by assigning some of its
personnel. equipment and available resources to a requesting agency as resources and situations
allow The specific intent of th~s agreement is to permit the law enforcement agency of each
municipality to more fully safeguard the lives, persons, and property of all citizens.
Section 2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
A. "SUBURBAN MUTUAL ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAMS" a An organization of Southern Wisconsin law enforcement agencies participating in this
mutual aid agreement.
B. "INCIDENT"
An emergency situation that threatens or causes loss of life and property and exceeds the
physical and organizational capabilities of a unit of local govemenr.
C. "AGENCY"
A law enforcement organization recognized by its city, village, or county
D. "MUTUAL AID"
A definite and prearranged written agreement and plan whereby regular response and
assistance is provided in the event of incidents by requesting agencies by the aiding
agency in accordance with the police incident assignments as developed by the Police
ChiefsISheriffs of the participating agencies.
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"PARTICIPATING AGENCY"
An agency that commits itself to this mutual aid agreement by adopting an ordinance or
resolution authorizing participation in the program with other agencies for rendering and
receiving mutual aid in the event of an incident in accordance with the police incident
assignments.
"REQUESTING AGENCY"
The municipality in which an incident occurs that is of such magnitude that it cannot be
adequately handled by the local law enforcement agency.
"AIDING AGENCY"
A municipality furnishing police equipment and personnel to a requesting agency
"POLICE INCIDENT ASSIGNMENTS"
A predetermined listing of personnel and equipment that will respond IO aid a requesting
agency
Section 3 AGREEMENT TO EFFECTUATE THE MUTUAL AID PLAN
The Village President or Mayor of each participating municipality is authorized on behalf of that
municipality to enter into and from time to time alter and amend on the advice of the Police
Chief/Sheriff and with the consent and authorization of the governing body of that municipality,
and with the agreement of other municipalities for mutual aid according to the following:
A. Whenever an incident (emergency) is of such magnitude and consequence that it is
deemed advisable by the senior on-duty officer of the requesting agency to request
assistance of the aiding agencies through the senior on-duty officer, he or she is hereby
authorized to do so under the terms of this mutual aid agreement, and they are authorized
to and shall forthwith take the following action:
1 Immediately determine what resources are required according to the mutual aid
police incident assignment.
2. Immediately determine if the required equipment and personnel can be commirted
in response to the request from the requesting agency
3 Dispatch immediately the personnel and equipment required to the requesting
agency in accordance with the police incident assignment.
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The rendering of assistance under the terms of this mutual aid agreement shall not be
required in accordance with the police incident assignments if the commanding officer
of the aiding agency determines that the available personnel and equipment are required
for the protection of the aiding agency. In that event it is the responsibility of the aiding
agency to immediately notify the requesting agency of same. The judgment of the
commanding officer shall be final.
The commanding officer present, of the requesting agency, shall assume full
responsibility and command for operations at the scene. He or She will assign personnel
and equipment, of the aiding agencies, to positions when and where deemed necessary
It is expected that requests for mutual aid under this agreement will be initiated only
when the needs exceed the resources of the requesting agency Aiding agencies will be
released 2nd returned to duty in t!!eic own community as soon as the shation is restored
to the point which permits the requesting agency to adequately handle it with its own
resources or is no longer able to provide assistance per paragraph (3)(B) herein.
All service performed under this agreement shall be rendered without reimbursement of
any party from the other(s). Requests for indemnification for unusual or extraordinary
and unanticipated costs incurred in the performance of mutual aid may be submitted by
the aiding agency to the requesting agency for consideration of its Board or Council
which may authorize payment in the exercise of discretion.
Pursuant to S.66.305 Wis. Stats., law enforcement personnel who provide mutual aid
assistance shall be deemed an employee of the requesting agency for the purpose of
S.895.35 and S.895.46 Wis. Stats.
The Police ChiefdSheriffs of the participating agencies shall maintain a governing board
and establish an operation plan for giving and receiving aid under this agreement. Said
plan shall be reviewed, updated, and tested at regular intervals.
Section 4. TERMINATION
Any agency may withdraw from the Suburban Mutual Assistance Response Teams agreement
by notifying the Police ChiefslSheriffs of the other participating agencies in writing, whereupon
the withdrawing agency will terminate participation ninety (90) days from the date of written
notice.
Section 5 ADOPTION
This mutual aid agreement shall be in full force and effect with the passage and approval of a
companion ordinance or resolution by all participating municipalities, in the manner provided
by law, and in the signing of this agreement by the Village President, City Mayor or other - governing body of the municipality
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been duly executed by the following
parties:
Name of Municipality
PresidenUMayor
Chief of Police
ATTEST
Clerk