HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-40 RESOLUTION 03-40
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER OF
THE SCOTT JOINT PROSECUTION ASSOCIATION, AND SCOTT COUNTY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF PROSECUTORIAL POWERS.
Motion By: LEMAIR Second By: BLOMBERG
WHEREAS, the Scott Joint Prosecution Association (SJPA) is a Joint Powers Municipal Prosecution
Board created by the cities of Prior Lake, Belle Plaine, Elko, Jordan, New Market, Savage
and Shakopee pursuant to a Joint Powers Agreement dated July 8, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the SJPA has the power and authority to prosecute gross misdemeanor and
misdemeanors, and to pursue forfeiture cases within the jurisdiction of the member cities;
and
WHEREAS, the Scott County Attorney's Office has the duty, power and responsibility to prosecute
felony criminal matters, and statutorily designated gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors
within Scott County, and all criminal matters within the townships of the County; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that a joint exercise of prosecutorial powers within the County Attorney's
Office would result in more effective and efficient criminal prosecution and statutory
forfeitures.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City of Prior Lake as a participating city in the Scott Joint Prosecution Association, approves the
joint powers agreement for the purpose of combining the prosecutorial powers under the Scott
County Attorney's Office.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH, 2003.
YES NO
Haugen X Haugen
Blomberg X Blomberg
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska Absent Zieska Absent
City Manager, City of Prior Lake
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