In the event of a disaster when there is a request for assistance, if the city can provide assistance without unduly jeopardizing the protection of its own community, that this article hereby authorizes the mayor or his or her designee, to provide such assistance as may be required under authority granted in Chapter 75 of the 1994 Session Laws of Kansas, with all the privileges and immunities provided therein.

(Ord. 495, Sec. 1)

Nothing in this article is intended to conflict or circumvent any existing inter-local agreement, any automatic aid, intergovernmental or mutual aid agreement, or any authority to enter into those in the future.

(Ord. 495, Sec. 2)

It is the intent of this article to provide assistance in any form of service including, but not limited to, police, fire, EMS, public works, administrative and clerical during times of disaster as defined in Chapter 75 of the 1994 Session Laws of Kansas, with all the privileges and immunities described therein.

(Ord. 495, Sec. 3)