RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE
AND THE ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM (ILEAS)
resolution
WHEREAS, the ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM (ILEAS), 1701 East Main Street, Urbana, Illinois 61802, is a public agency of the State of Illinois created by various local law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Illinois pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage (County) is a unit of local government organized as a county under township organization as set forth in the Counties Code, the corporate powers of which are exercised by its County Board; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 and the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. encourages and authorizes units of local government to cooperate and enter into agreements to promote the public welfare and accomplish the mission of local government; and
WHEREAS, ILEAS' mission is to coordinate statewide mutual aid response of member law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, ILEAS purchases equipment to further its mission, including supporting law enforcement with a UCP #3; and
WHEREAS, ILEAS is desirous of having the custody of the UPC #3 assigned to the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, the County is willing and able to become the custodian of the UPC#3 in order to provide prompt response to emergencies, disasters, and other calls from law enforcement and first responders for mutual aid; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of DuPage County accepts and approves the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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Enacted and approved this 14th day of May, 2024 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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