TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief
1. SUBJECT
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Agreement with the American National Red Cross for use of City facilities during disaster-related activities.
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2. SUMMARY
The American National Red Cross seeks to use designated City facilities as temporary shelters or service centers during disaster response. The agreement allows the Red Cross to request access to Grijalva Park Sports Center, Orange Senior Center, and Shaffer Park for emergency operations. The City retains discretion over facility use.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the agreement with the American National Red Cross for use of City facilities during disaster-related activities at no cost.
2. Approve the Pet Addendum to the Facility Use Agreement with the American National Red Cross to allow clients' pets in designated areas.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute both the Facility Use Agreement and Pet Addendum on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. The agreement stipulates that the American National Red Cross will not be charged a fee for facility use during disaster-related activities. The Red Cross will reimburse the City for any damages or reasonable costs for custodial, food service, or utilities incurred due to their use, per the agreement terms.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective1.10: Strengthen interagency coordination and response
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City of Orange has a history of supporting community resilience during emergencies. The proposed Facility Use Agreement with the American National Red Cross (Red Cross) establishes a framework for the Red Cross to request temporary use of City facilities-specifically Grijalva Park Sports Center, Orange Senior Center, and Shaffer Park-for disaster-related activities such as shelters, service centers, storage, or parking. T...
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