HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.127.2008A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COLTNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COLJNTY, COLORADO,
APPROVING CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
Resolution # /~rJ - 2008
RECITALS
The necessity for a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for Pitkin County has been
identified by County Administration.
2. A Continuity of Operations Plan is a document that identifies critical functions, carried
out by Pitkin County that must be restored in less than 12 hours after any catastrophic
event (such as a fire, flood, or explosion) that affects County facilities and staff.
3. Pitkin County, as a member of the ten-county Northwest All Hazards Emergency
Management Region (NWAHEMR), received a Homeland Security grant in 2007 to fund
a COOP at the level of county government.
4. After a competitive bid and selection process, a consultant was contracted to write a
COOP for each of the ten counties. One yeaz of maintenance of the plans was included
in the contract.
5. Pitkin County's COOP was completed in 2008 and approved by the Leadership and
Management Teams in October and November, 2008.
6. A complete copy of Pitkin County's COOP is on file with the Clerk and Recorder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of CounTy Commissioners of
Pitkin County, Colorado, that the Board of County Commissioners accepts the Pitkin County
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), dated November 20, 2008.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE Sth DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
~ PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
,.~ By: ~ -
e ette Jones J Hatfield, C irman
D uty Clerk & Re rder
Date: ~~ S ~~
MANAGER APPROVAL:
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Hila letcher, Coun Manager