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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A JOINT AND COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR FIREFIGHTING SERVICE.
Motion By: BLOMBERG Second By: LEMAIR
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake has traditionally participated in Joint and Cooperative Agreements
with surrounding communities in order to more effectively and economically provide
services; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 471.59 authorizes the joint and cooperative exercise of powers to
contracting parties (Fire Departments) in order for local municipalities to provide
equipment, personnel, and facilities for the protection for all or part of each jurisdiction
when necessary, and in return to receive similar services when necessary due to demands;
and
WHEREAS, the existing Joint and Cooperative Agreement by and between the City of Prior Lake and
participating communities does not include the necessary language to obtain Federal
Emergency Act (FEMA) reimbursement in the event of a natural catastrophe or terrorist act;
and
WHEREAS, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has established a Fire Department and
wishes to participate in said joint and cooperative agreement.
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 Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a Joint and Cooperative Agreement
for use of fire personnel and equipment as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003.
YES NO
Haugen X Haugen
Blomberg X Blomberg
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska X Zieska
City Manager, City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245
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