(A) As the agreement is a reciprocal contract, it is recognized that any party to the agreement may be requested by another party to be a provider. It is mutually understood that each party's foremost responsibility is to its own citizens. The provisions of this agreement shall not be construed to impose an unconditional obligation on any party to this agreement to provide aid and assistance pursuant to a request from another party. Accordingly, when aid and assistance have been requested, a party may in good faith withhold the resources necessary to provide reasonable and adequate protection for its own community, by deeming itself unavailable to respond and so informing the party setting forth the request.
(B) Given the finite resources of any jurisdiction and the potential for each party to be unavailable for aid and assistance at a given point in time, the parties mutually encourage each other to enlist other entities in mutual aid and assistance efforts and to enter into those agreements accordingly. Likewise, the parties fully recognize that there is ample public purpose for entering into this agreement, and accordingly shall attempt to render assistance in accordance with the terms of the agreement to the fullest extent possible.
(C) All functions and activities performed under this agreement are hereby declared to be governmental functions. Functions and activities performed under this agreement are carried out for the benefit of the general public and not for the benefit of any specific individual or individuals. Accordingly, this agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an agreement for the benefits of any third parties or persons, and no third parties or persons shall have any right of action under this agreement for any cause whatsoever. All immunities provided by law shall be fully applicable.
(Ord. passed 2-14-2005)