ORDINANCE No. 177045

 *  Authorize Memorandum of Understanding with Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross for provision of assistance during disasters. (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds:

1.  The Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross (Chapter) a private, not-for profit, voluntary organization has a history of providing assistance to victims of natural or person-made disasters.

2.  The Chapter provides unique and valuable types of assistance that are not available from the City of Portland (City) or other sources.

3.  The City recognizes the benefit to its citizens of having this agreement in place.

4.  There are no charges involved for the City, or its citizens, for the services provided by the Chapter.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:

 a.  The Commissioner in Charge and Auditor are authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because there is no way to predetermine when a disaster may strike, or when the citizens of the City of Portland need to have these services available; therefore, this ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage by the Council.

Passed by the Council,  NOV 06 2002            GARY BLACKMER

Auditor of the City of Portland

By /S/ Terry Reisz

Commissioner Erik Sten                                          Deputy

Carol Ann Boucher

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BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 1348-2002

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 177045