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Consider a resolution/memorandum approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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DATE: August 18, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) MOU
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has requested that the City of
Killeen execute an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for participation in Texas
Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT). City personnel have previously
participated in state response teams, particularly through TIFMAS. Updating this MOU will
ensure streamlined deployment, coordination, and reimbursement for any current or future
personnel assigned to the following teams:
? IMT - Incident Management Team
? TX-TF - Texas Task Force (Search & Rescue)
? ISTF - Incident Support Task Force
? TIFMAS - Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
? PWRT - Public Works Response Team
The agreement supports state deployments and EMAC missions over the next five years and
requires execution by the Mayor or City Manager.
This single MOU replaces all current existing, separate, MOU's that are in place with each of the individual agencies listed above and combines them into a single, easier to manage, MOU.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Conforms to city policy
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The fiscal impact cannot be determined because it will depend on the frequency, duration, and resources required for future deployments. The City may initially incur personnel, equipment, and other departmental costs. Eligible deployment costs are reimbursable following completion of the deployment and submission of the required documentation.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
Potentially recurring during th...
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