HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-208 CCR Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 74 -208
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBURBAN RATE
AUTHORITY; DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT; AND DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
CITY AS ITS MEMBER ON THE BOARD OF THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is authorized by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 471.59 to enter into joint and cooperative agreements with other
governmental units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the City cooperate with
other municipalities in the monitoring of utility services in the metropolitan
area by participating in the Suburban Rate Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City is presently a member of the Suburban Rate Authority
established by joint agreement in 1962 to administer the regulatory provisions
of uniform franchises granted to Minneapolis Gas Company; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and
desirable that the Suburban Rate Authority continue in existence, notwithstanding
the assumption of utility regulatory powers by the State, for the purpose of mon-
itoring utility services and participating to 'the maximum degree possible in the
utility rate- making procedure, and that the Suburban Rate Authority's scope of
activities be broadened to include electric utilities and other utilities, if
necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed to execute
the joint and cooperative agreement providing for membership of the
City in the Suburban Rate Authority.
2. In accordance with provisions of the joint and cooperative agreement,
the City Council hereby designates Robert Jensen as its first director
on the Board of Directors of the Suburban Rate Authority.
3. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of the executed agreement
together with a certified copy of this resolution with the City Manager
of the City of Columbia Heights.
Resolution No. 74 -208
December 9, 1974
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Fignar and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts
Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen;
and the following voted against the same: none, abstaining: Tony Kuefler,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.