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John F. Matz
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Todd A. Christopherson 4311 JACKSON ST
OSHKOSH,WISCONSIN 54901
(920)236-7300 (920) 727-2888
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ADMINISTRATION FAX(920)236-7333
RECORDS FAX(920)236-7302
September 13, 2016
To All Winnebago County E911 Users:
Enclosed is the JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT which is required by State Statutes
256.35(9). The Statute requires an annual renewal of the Agreement. Space is
provided for signing by your City Mayor and Clerk, Town/Village Chairman and Clerk or
other designee.
Please do the following:
1. Sign, date, and return the Original to me no later than November 20,
2046 in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.
Please Do Not fax the document as we need to have the original copy.
Please Do Not staple the document.
2. Please make a copy of the agreement for your records.
Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Sheriff John F. Matz OCT 13 2016
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Winnebago County and the municipalities located within the
boundaries of Winnebago County have implemented an Emergency 911 System for the
purposes of providing emergency services to residents and visitors of these
municipalities, including fire fighting, law enforcement, ambulance, medical and other
emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 256.35(9), Wis. Stats. "Joint Powers Agreement", requires that
in implementing a 911 system as has been done in Winnebago County, municipalities
shall annually enter into a Joint Powers Agreement, which Agreement shall be
applicable on a daily basis and which shall provide that if an emergency services
vehicle is dispatched in response to a request through the Winnebago County 911
System, such vehicle shall render its services to the persons needing the services,
regardless of whether the vehicle is operating outside the vehicle's normal jurisdictional
boundaries.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, agreements, and
conditions contained herein, it is hereby jointly agreed between Winnebago County and
the City Oshkosh, municipality", as follows:
1. That effective December 1,2016, this Agreement shall, thereafter, be applicable
on a daily basis from said date through November 30 2017,
2. That if an emergency services vehicle operated by the municipality, or operated
by an agency with which the municipality contracts for that particular emergency
service, is dispatched in response to a request through the Winnebago County
Emergency 911 System, such vehicle (whether owned and operated by the
municipality or by the agency) shall render its services to the persons needing
the services, regardless of whether the vehicle is operating outside the vehicle's
normal jurisdictional (or as defined by contract) boundaries.
3. That a Winnebago County Communications and Information System Advisory
Committee shall be established to develop and recommend policy and
procedures for emergency services communications and public safety records
management issues in Winnebago County. A User's Guide that was developed
in 1994 has been updated as necessary, and includes directives and guidelines
for the proper use of E911 communication devices (which may include, but not
be limited to, radios, computers, mobile data devices and pagers). Violation of
User Guide directives could result in disciplinary action being imposed by the
employing agency. The committee will be charged to effectively recommend
equipment/software purchases and resource allocation with the authority to
develop sub-committees as needed to accomplish that task. The committee may
develop special ad-hoc, advisory task forces to research regional communication
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network(s) with neighboring public safety departments or other County E911
Systems. The Advisory Committee will report to the County Executive and
service that position in an advisory nature. Membership on the Advisory
Committee shall consist of 9 representatives (appointed by the County
Executive) from the following:
4 -- Police Agency (separate departments) Representatives (normally the Police
Chief or his/her designee).
4 --- Fire Agency(separate departments) Representatives (normally the Fire Chief
or his/her designee).
1 — Emergency Government Representative.
The Advisory Committee shall elect one Chair and Vice-Chair each year
commencing in January.
4. That a copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the State Department of Justice,
as required by Sec, 146.70 (9)(c), Wis. Stats.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
By: Date: /9L16__�_
Winnebago County Executive
Mark L. Harris
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County Clerk
Susan T, Ertmer
CITY OF OSHKOSH
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Ctty Clerk