11/13/2007 Resolutions 2007-270RESOLUTION 2007-270
WHEREAS, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) "Management of
Domestic Incidents" requires that states, territories, tribal entities and local jurisdictions adopt and
implement the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in emergency planning; and
WHEREAS, implementation of the NIMS will ensure the best possible results ofpre-
disaster activities which will allow government entities to better respond to an emergency in an
appropriate manner; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the NIMS will validate the City of Grand Island formerly
recognizes the NIMS as the method to be used in all aspects of incident management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) as the City standard for incident management is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, November 13, 2007.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a t J/ V-
November 13, 2007 c City Attorney