Agreement, Inter-Jurisdictional Mutual Aid, City of Lavon

This contract is for an interjurisdictional mutual aid agreement between Collin County, TX, and the City of Lavon. The agreement provides for mutual aid in the event of a disaster and/or civil emergency, and allows for the sharing of equipment and manpower. The contract is ongoing, with no specified end date. Key points of the agreement include: • The parties recognize the vulnerability of the people and communities located within the county to damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from disasters and/or civil emergencies. • The parties desire to secure for each party the benefits of mutual aid and protection of life and property in the event of a disaster and/or civil emergency. • The agreement allows for the sharing of equipment and manpower in the event of a disaster and/or civil emergency. • The agreement is authorized pursuant to Chapter 791, Texas Government Code (Interlocal Cooperation Act), Chapter 418, Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act of 1975), and Executive Order No. RP12 by the Governor of the State of Texas (April 3, 2002).