04-13-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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INTERLOCAL MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF HARRIS § the Harris County, Texas City of La Porte, Texas (Entity , acting by and through its governing body, Harris County Commissioners Court. This Agreement is made pursuant to chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code (the Interlocal Cooperation Act) and chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code (the Texas Disaster Act of 1975) to the extent applicable to this Agreement. This Agreement does not apply to enforcement Harris County and Entity are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party." Recitals: The Parties hereto recognize the vulnerability of the people, communities and schools to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or man-made catastrophes, riots, or hostile military or paramilitary action, and other emergencies. The full and effective utilization of the resources available to Entity and Harris County is necessary for the prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of persons victimized or threatened by disaster. Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code authorizes interlocal agreements between local governmental entities such as Entity and Harris County. Chapter 791 authorizes such entities to contract for emergency assistance, section 791.27; governmental functions and services, section 791.011, including police protection and detention services; public health and welfare; planning; administrative functions; and, other governmental functions in which the contracting Parties are mutually interested, section 791.003(3), such as those provided in chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code. Section 418.107(c) of the Texas Government Code provides that a political subdivision may render aid to other subdivisions under mutual aid agreements. The Parties hereto desire to enter into an agreement to provide mutual aid consistent with the mutual aid and emergency assistance plans approved by their governing body. NOW, THEREFORE, Entity and Harris County, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, do mutually agree as follows: