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Member Kay Lasman
RESOLUTION NO.
introduced the following resolution and moved its
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE STORM
SEWER UTILITY FUND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REDUCTION OF CHLORIDE
USE FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the use of chloride based snow and ice control materials has become an
environmental concern of the City of Brooklyn Center due to the recent Total Maximum Daily
Load requirements established by the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission; and
WHEREAS, the cost of chloride based snow and ice control materials has increased
substantially over the past five years; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council desires to reduce the overall amount of
chloride based snow and ice control (road salt) materials while generally maintaining the current
maintenance levels for local streets; and
WHEREAS, City Vehicle No. 11 consisting of a snow plow truck, dump body and road
salt distribution equipment is scheduled for replacement in 2006; and
WHEREAS, new equipment technology is available to provide for a reduction in the use
of chloride based snow and ice control materials by improving the accuracy and efficiency of
distributing road salt materials from the City's snow plow truck fleet; and
WHEREAS, the cost of said road salt distribution equipment should be funded from the
City's Storm Sewer Utility Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota that the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase new salt distribution
equipment for City Vehicle No. 11 in the amount of $10,400, said cost shall be funded by a
transfer from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund to the Central Garage Fund.
April 10, 2006
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Tasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same:none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.