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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-260 CCR1 1 1 Member Celia Scott resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 92 260 introduced the following RESOLUTION OF INTENT RELATING TO JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING WHEREAS, a committee of representatives of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, and Golden Valley (Cities) have been discussing the possibility of establishing a joint public safety answering and dispatching facility for the five Cities (Project); and WHEREAS, a report (Report) on the financial and operational feasibility of the Project has been prepared by the committee and has been reviewed by the Council; and WHEREAS, based on a preliminary review of the Report, this Council finds and determines that the establishment of the Project, as proposed, is a desirable goal for the city and that significant efficiencies and economies in the delivery of public safety services in the Cities can be achieved by such a Project; and WHEREAS, an essential element of the Report is a recommendation that the Project be constructed, owned, and operated as a joint project by the Cities pursuant to the Minnesota Joint Powers Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59; and WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that the conduct of the Project by the Cities under the Joint Powers Act is a reasonable and desirable concept and states its willingness to proceed with the necessary steps to conduct the Project in this manner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Council approves in principle the concept of establishing the Project to be operated jointly by the Cities under the Joint Powers Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Manager, City Attorney, and other City staff are authorized and directed to continue to develop recommendations for the Project and to report those recommendations to the Council. 2. The City Council states its present intent to enter into a joint powers agreement to establish the Project, provided that satisfactory arrangements as to location, financing, and operation of the Project are embodied in the joint powers agreement. 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 92 -260 3. The City Council urges the other Cities to proceed with due diligence to participate in the successful establishment and operation of the Project. November 9, 1992 Date ATTEST Asjs L Deputy Clerk Todd Paulson, Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jerry Pedlar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Todd Paulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.