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Member Kay lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-156
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT TO PROCEED WITH
PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPGRADED RADIO
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH THE INTENTION OF PARTICPATING IN
THE REGIONAL SYSTEM AND THAT THE METROPOLITAN RADIO BOARD
BE NOTIFIED OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S INTENTION AND REQUEST ANY
STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE OFFERED
WHEREAS, the radio communication system in use by the City of Brooklyn Center
Police Department is in need of upgrading to provide emergency services to police, fire, and
emergency medical agencies in its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the
authority and resources to provide financial assistance to local units of government in the
metropolitan area that plan to participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trunked communication
system; and
WHEREAS, federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of
participating in the regional system, for which metropolitan area local governments are eligible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has determined that its participation in the
regional system would improve interoperability among its various agencies and with other
jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and emergency medical services, thus improving public
safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center intends to proceed with planning for development
of an upgraded radio communication system with the intention of participating in the regional system
and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be notified of the City of Brooklyn Center's intention and
request any state or federal financial incentives that may be offered to local jurisdictions.
0ctober 13, 2003
Date
May
7
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bob Peppe
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.