HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-153 CCRMember Kay Tasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-153
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
BY THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2005, the City of Brooklyn Center suffered damage
due to a severe storm, resulting in hundreds of downed trees and power outages to much of the
community, including all of the City's municipal wells; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth provided the use of a 300kw portable generator to
the City of Brooklyn Center immediately following the storm; and
WHEREAS, the portable generator assisted in providing an emergency power supply
for the City of Brooklyn Center's water distribution system in order to maintain water service and
fire protection during the power outage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has also provided the use of two tandem dump
trucks to assist in the clean-up effort of tree debris removal and disposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to acknowledge
and express the community's appreciation for the City of Plymouth's assistance in responding to the
storm damage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the aid and assistance provided by the City of Plymouth is hereby recognized
and appreciated by the City Council and the community of Brooklyn Center.
October 24, 2005
Date Mayor
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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 la.sman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.