Item 1: Resolution Recognizing Partners in Kilcullen Celebration of Life

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Action: Adoption of Resolution 5033 Pronouncing Appreciation to the Communities, Agencies, and Businesses that Assisted the City of Eugene with Events Honoring Fallen Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen Meeting Date: May 9, 2011 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: Eugene Police Staff Contact: Pete Kerns www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5102 ISSUE STATEMENT On April 22, 2011, Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen tragically lost his life in the line of duty. A tremendous number of communities, agencies, and businesses contributed resources to the City of Eugene to assist in paying tribute to Officer Kilcullen. The City of Eugene wishes to express its gratitude for those contributions. BACKGROUND The events began with a motorcade procession of more than 450 law enforcement and fire service emergency vehicles from approximately 70 Oregon agencies, seven federal agencies, and 11 out-of-state agencies. The 22-mile procession route wound through Eugene and Springfield passing locations of significance to Officer Kilcullen. Hundreds of people lined the procession route to show their support and pay their respects. Approximately 5,500 people attended the Celebration of Life at Matthew Knight Arena, including family, friends, fellow law enforcement officials and public safety personnel, community members, and community leaders including more than 80 elected and public officials. Many organizations, businesses and individuals actively participated in the week-long planning effort to create and conduct a fitting memorial for fallen Officer Kilcullen. The Incident Command System (ICS), utilizing a unified command structure comprised of staff from different organizations, was used to quickly and efficiently manage the complex project. The Oregon State Fire Marshal provided one of its Incident Management Teams to provide comprehensive incident command support to manage the planning and operations. The Incident Management Teams, which are comprised of staff from fire service agencies throughout the state, build and operate a command and control structure to meet the expectations of the incident. IMTs provide incident management expertise in logistics, finance, planning, public information operations, safety and community issues. A team of approximately 22 individuals from around the state assisted with management of the operations throughout the entire week. In a strong demonstration of community spirit and partnership, the University of Oregon (UO) immediately stepped forward to offer its valuable support and facilities. The university donated staff \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110509\S1105091.doc