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* (317)770-3381 • https://hamiltoncounty.in.gov/em
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Hamilton County Emergency Management
And
Carmel Fire Department
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to define the agreement between
Hamilton County Emergency Management and the Carmel Fire Department as it relates to radio
equipment in Appendix A. This agreement will clarify the collaborative roles and responsibilities
of the two agencies with the respect to the equipment.
II. AUTHORITY OR LEGAL STATUS
WHEREAS The Indiana General Assembly, in Indiana Code 10-14-3-7(b)(5),authorized and
provide cooperation between departments of government in disaster
prevention, preparedness, response,and recovery.
WHEREAS The Indiana General Assembly, in Indiana Code 10-14-3-16(a), authorized and
provided for the director of a local organization for emergency management
may develop or cause to be developed mutual aid agreements with other public
and private agencies within Indiana for reciprocal emergency management aid
and assistance in case of disaster too great to be dealt with unassisted.
WHEREAS The Indiana General Assembly, in Indiana Code 10-14-3-16(b)(2), authorized and
provided for the director of each local organization for emergency management
shall carry out arrangements or agreements relating to the local and political
subdivision.
WHEREAS The Indiana General Assembly, in Indiana Code 36-1-7-3,set out the required
contents for agreements entered into by any political subdivision of this State.
III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hamilton County Emergency Management, using grant funding from the United States
Department of Homeland Security, purchased the radio equipment listed in Appendix A,
henceforth as equipment,to aid in alternate communications for daily operations, special
events, and the response and recovery efforts during and after a disaster. The equipment was
purchase specifically for the Carmel Fire Department; however, because the grant would not
allow subrecipients,the equipment must remain the property of Hamilton County Emergency
Management. Carmel Fire may use the equipment to meet their needs, including semi-
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permanent installation. The equipment is non-transferable and will be kept in the possession of
Carmel Fire Department. Carmel Fire Department will be solely responsible for the all costs
associated with maintenance, repair, or replacement of the equipment.
IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Now therefore, Hamilton County Emergency Management and the Carmel Fire Department
jointly agree to the following terms:
a. Terms of this Agreement shall be for three years from the date of execution and renewed
automatically for three-year terms thereafter.
b. Either Party may terminate the Agreement by giving 30 days written notice to the other
party any time after the initial term.The termination letter shall be served upon the Chief of
the Carmel Fire Department in the case of Hamilton County Emergency Management
terminating or service directly to the Executive Director of Emergency Management in the
case of Carmel Fire terminating the agreement.
V. SIGNATURES
Shane Booker Date
Executive Director
Hamilton County Emergency Management
David Haboush Date
Chief
Carmel Fire Department
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* * 18100 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, Indiana 46060
i * (317)770-3381 • https://hamiltoncounty.in.gov/em
Appendix A — Equipment
Item Quantity Description Serial Asset Tag
Numbers
1 3 Kenwood TM-D710GA Mobile Radio, 2m/70cm, B8C10118 0591
50W, +GPS B8710021 0592 I
B871054 0593
2 1 Headset adapter cable: Kenwood modular N/A
3 1 Headset&boom mic,single-side, HC6 N/A
4 1 Hand switch for PTT 5N92676
5 2 144-148/440-450MHz 2.4db antenna N/A
6 1 Base antenna, 2m/70cm, UHF,8ft 98707
7 1 iCOM IC-A25C VHF Air Band Transceiver 21002354 0594
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,r M w Approved and Adopted this day of , 20
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety
BY:
James Brainard,Presiding Officer
Date:
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Mary Ann urke, Mem r
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Lori S. Wt tson, mb r
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Chri§tine S. Pauley,Cl Treasurer
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