HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-076 CCR Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -76
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION
OF SPECIAL LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS the provisions of Minnesota Statutes pertaining to volunteer
firemen in cities of the second class do not adequately relate to a fire department
in an urban setting staffed completely by volunteer personnel, nor was such a
relation apparently intended; and
WHEREAS, the pension and benefit schedule for volunteer fire personnel
as set forth in Minnesota Statutes is inadequate and is not in proportion to the
services rendered by such volunteer personnel to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the attached proposed legislation
and is in agreement therewith; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed anactuarial analysis of the
financial implications of the proposed legislation and finds:
a. that the cost thereof is reasonable, and is justified by the
service rendered to the community by the volunteer fire personnel.
b. that it is within the financial capacity of the municipality to finance
the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such legislation is required to
maintain a viable and effective volunteer fire department:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. The representatives of the people of Brooklyn Center in the Senate
and the House of Representatives are respectfully requested to introduce the
attached bill in the 1967 session of the State Legislature, and thereafter, to work
for its adoption
2. The membership of the Senate and House of Representatives are
respectfully requested to give early and favorable consideration to this legislation.
3. The Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the
Governor of the State of Minnesota, and the representatives of the 32nd Legislative
District.
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RESOLUTION NO. 67 -76
March 20, 1967
Date f Mayor
ATTEST:
eputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Howard Heck and upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary,
Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck, and Theodore Willard
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.