HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-101 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -101
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO EXCEED THE 2011 ADMINISTRATIVE
OPERATING BUDGET LEVY CAP
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a member of the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission, a Minnesota joint powers organization, organized pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 and Section 10313.211 (the "Commission "); and
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Commission provides
that the Commission's annual levy to the cities for its administrative budget may not exceed a cap,
which, for calendar year 2011, is in the amount of $311,400, without the consent of a majority of the
city members; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has requested the approval by the member cities of a
levy for its administrative budget which exceeds the cap by the amount of $42,000, for a total
assessment of $353,400; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes require watershed management plans to be
updated no less frequently than every ten years, and the purpose of the additional assessment is to
prepare the Third Generation Watershed Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is reasonable, appropriate, and
in the best interests of the public to approve the proposed levy for the administrative budget
requested by the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The City Council approves the total levy by the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission for calendar year 2011 for its administrative
budget in the amount of $353,400.
2. Approval to exceed the 2011 Administrative Operating Budget Levy Cap
does not set a precedent for future budget planning and approvals.
3. The Shingle Creek Watershed Commission is directed to improve budget
planning for these long - standing, known expenditures so as to eliminate the
need to exceed the assessment cap in the future.
4. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
recording secretary of the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -101
July 26, 2010
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.