HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-051 CCR Member Tim Roche introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -51
RESOLUTION JOINT POWERS
U ION ADOPTING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JO
AGREEMENT FOR A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association was established for the mutual
advantage of the member cities; and
WHEREAS, the members have determined that it is in the best interest of the public
to amend the joint powers agreement of the Coalition by authorizing the establishment of programs
and contracts with members to p rovide services to member including, but not limited to, joint
purchasing of supplies, equipment and services on a voluntary basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the Brooklyn Center City Council does hereby adopt and approve
the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Coalition of Metropolitan Communities
aka the North Metro Mayors Association.
March 8, 2010
Date Mayor
ATTEST: .
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mark Yelich
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the cities of Andover,
Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Circle Pines, Columbus, Coon
Rapids, Dayton, Lexington, Mounds View, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Brighton, New
Hope, Osseo, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, which cities are all of the current members
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Initial Members ") of the North Metro Mayors
Association, a Minnesota joint powers organization (hereinafter referred to as the "Coalition ").
WHEREAS, the Initial Members are parties to the joint powers agreement that created
the Coalition (hereinafter the "Original Joint Powers Agreement "); and
WHEREAS, the Initial Members have determined that it is in the best interest of the
public to amend the joint powers agreement of the Coalition as hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section
471.59, the parties hereto agree that the Original Joint Powers Agreement is amended and
restated as follows:
1) NAME OF ORGANIZATION. The parties hereby create a joint powers organization to
be known as the North Metro Mayors Association (hereinafter referred to as the
"Coalition ").
2) MEMBERS. Entities authorized to be parties to a joint powers agreement by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 471.59 may join the Coalition as members upon approval of a majority
of the Board of Directors, approval by resolution of the governing body of the entity,
execution of a copy of this Agreement and filing of an executed copy of the resolution
and agreement with the Coalition.
3) PURPOSE. The purpose of the Coalition is to promote transportation and economic
development and to assist governmental units in providing government services and
conducting government functions effectively and efficiently.
4) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the Coalition shall be its Board of
Directors. Each member shall appoint two (2) directors. Each director shall have one (1)
vote. Board Members shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing member and
shall remain in office until replaced.
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board.
5) COMMITTEES. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Operating Committee. The
Operating Committee shall have authority to manage the affairs and business of the
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Coalition between Board meetings, but at all times, shall be subject to the control and
direction of the Board.
The Operating Committee shall meet as needed at a time and place to be determined by
the Chair of Operating Committee.
The Board may establish such other committees, task forces or working groups as it
deems appropriate.
6) MEETINGS. The Coalition shall meet on call of the president, the Executive Vice
president and Chief Operating Officer or of the Operating Committee.
7) FINANCIAL MATTERS. Coalition funds may be expended consistent with the annual
operating budget adopted by the Board. Other legal instruments shall be executed by
Coalition officers with authority granted
d b the Board. The Board shall have no
authority to expend funds in excess of the Coalition funds or incur any debt.
The financial contribution of the members in support of the Coalition shall be
determined annually by the Board. Each of the members shall, by February 2nd of each
year, pay to the Coalition an amount as annually determined by the Board. The Board
authorize changes in the member assessment for all members majority vote. upon maj
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The annual member assessment levy shall be determined by October 1 st of the preceding
year.
Special member assessments may be made upon Board approval by majority vote for a
project and program not budgeted, however, members shall retain the right to participate
in such project or program in their sole discretion.
The Board may receive financial contributions from counties, non - profit organizations,
private associations, entities or financial institutions. The Board may make such
counties, non - profit organizations, associations, entities or institutions associate
members. Associate members may send representatives to Board meetings, but shall not
be entitled to representation on the Board or have any voting rights.
8) BYLAWS. The Board of Directors shall adopt such bylaws and procedures as it deems
appropriate for the administration of the Coalition and the conduct of its meetings. Such
bylaws may be adopted and amended only by a majority vote of all Board Members.
9) OFFICERS. At the first meeting of the Board of Directors in each year, the Board will
elect from its members a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer and a Secretary and
such other officers as it deems necessary to conduct its meetings and affairs.
10) POWERS.
A. The Coalition may employ such persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its
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purposes.
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B. The Coalition may contract with any members, other governmental units or other
entities to accomplish its purposes.
C. The Coalition may contract for space, equipment and supplies to carry on its
activities.
D. The Coalition shall designate one or more national or state banks or trust
companies authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter I I 8 or 427, to receive
deposit of public monies to act as depositories for the Coalition's funds. No
funds may be disbursed without the signatures of an authorized officer.
E. The Coalition shall purchase such insurance as it deems appropriate but shall
purchase liability insurance in at least the amount of potential liability for
political subdivisions under Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04.
F. The Coalition may undertake programs and contract with members, and with any
non - members authorized to enter into joint powers agreements under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 471.59, to provide services to those contracting parties
including, but not limited to, joint purchasing of supplies, other products,
equipment and services; provided, however, that the Coalition may provide such
services to individual members or to non - members only when the program is
self - supporting and will not result in any non - participating member incurring
expenses or in expenditure of any of the Coalition funds derived from
membership contributions without the approval of the Board.
11) WITHDRAWAL. Any member may withdraw from the Coalition effective on January 1
of any year by giving written notice to the Coalition prior to October 15 of the preceding
year.
12) TERMINATION. The Coalition shall be dissolved if less than three (3) members
remain, or by mutual signed agreement of all of the members. Upon termination,
remaining assets of the Coalition shall be distributed to the members still remaining at
the time of termination, pro rated according to their respective contributions for the year
of termination.
13) NOTICES. All notices or other communications required to be given to the Coalition
shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when delivered or mailed by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid.
14) AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended and become effective only by
written agreement entered into by all members in good standing.
15) MULTIPLE EXECUTION. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original
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and all such counterpart shall constitute but one and the same instrument. An originally
executed counterpart shall be filed with the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, North Metro Mayors Association, 1000 Westgate, Suite #201, St.
Paul, MN 55114.
16) EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon receipt by the
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, North Metro Mayors
Association, 1000 Westgate, Suite #201, St. Paul, MN 55114, of an executed copy
hereof, along with a copy of a certified resolution of the governing bodies of each of the
Initial Members authorizing such execution and delivery. Upon receipt of all such
documents, the Original Joint Powers Agreement shall be superseded and replaced by
this Agreement, and the Coalition will promptly mail a copy of the fully executed
agreement to each of the Initial Members.
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CITY OF ANDOVER
By:
And by:
CITY OF ANOKA
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CITY OF BLAINE
By:
And by:
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK
By:
And by:
CITY OF CHAMPLIN
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And by:
CITY OF CIRCLE PINES
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And by:
CITY OF COLUMBUS
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CITY OF COON RAPIDS
By:
And by:
CITY OF DAYTON
By:
And by:
CITY OF LEXINGTON
By:
And by:
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
By:
And by:
CITY OF MAPLE GROVE
By:
And by:
CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
By:
And by:
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON
By:
And by:
CITY OF NEW HOPE
By:
And by:
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CITY OF OSSEO
By:
And by:
CITY OF RAMSEY
By:
And by:
CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK
By:
And by:
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