HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-119 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-119
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSENT TO ENTER INTO
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD REGARDING
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to enter into discussion with the
Hennepin County Board regarding public safety dispatch services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the discussions will be on the viability of a single city
dispatch center versus the feasibility of consolidating the public safety dispatch center with other
independent cities public safety dispatch centers or to have Hennepin County Radio as a possible
provider of service; and
WHEREAS, with the migration toward regional 800 MHz radio systems, the City of
Brooklyn Center Police Department has the need to communicate with surrounding agencies who are
on the 800 Mhz system; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board has requested the City of Brooklyn Center
have a formal council resolution to enter into further discussion with Hennepin County regarding
public safety dispatch services; and
WHEREAS, with that resolution, Hennepin County will address the issues of any and
all costs associated with having Hennepin County provide dispatch services, any changes in the type
of service that would be provided, a possible target date as to when the transition process may take
place, the ability to accommodate requests as a matter of capacity relative to resources and physical
plant and the possibility of current employees to be considered for positions with Hennepin County;.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City of Brooklyn Center enter into discussions with the Hennepin County
Board regarding public safety communication services.
August 11, 2003
Date Mayor ~
ATTEST: I~VC_
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 Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.