CC Resolution No. 03-038-- RESOLUTION NO. 03-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING THE CUPERTINO AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCYS~ ERVICE
(CARES) TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Whereas the City of Cupertino believes in preparing for disasters and emergencies
that may adversely affect the City's residents and services; and
Whereas the City of Cupertino relies on the Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (CARES) to provide emergency communications support during such disasters
and emergencies; and
Whereas the Mission of CARES is to maintain and train Amateur Radio volunteers
capable of providing professional emergency communications, increasing the City's
emergency response effectiveness, and speeding the recovery of our community; and
Whereas the City of Cupertino and CARES believes that a formal training program will
ensure that the required skill levels are maintained for CARES to accomplish its mission;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Cupertino City Council recognizes,
approves and supports the use of the Training and Certification Plan, developed by
CARES and the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services, and encourages all amateur
radio operators living and working in Cupertino to join the CARES organization and
participate in community preparedness.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of'
Cupertino this 18th day of February 2003 by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES: Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowenthal
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ROVED: /-~
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