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Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 04-103
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE COUNTY OF SCOTT.
Motion By: ZI ESKA
Second By: LEMAI R
WHEREAS, since 1972, the City has contracted with Scott County for assessment services; and
WHEREAS, the contract with the City is the most cost-effective means of receiving assessment
services; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has proposed a contract rate of $81,000 for 2005 and $90,000 for services in
2006; and
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake desires to continue the assessment 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 assessment agreement with Scott County is hereby approved according to the following terms:
Year
2005
2006
Assessment Service
Contract Amount
$81,000
$90,000
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the City of
Prior Lake.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 2004.
Haugen X Haugen
Blomberg X Blomberg
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska X Zieska
YES
NO
City Manag
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City
of Prior Lake and the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
273.072 and Minnesota Statute 471.59.
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake wishes to enter into an agreement with the County of
Scott to provide for the assessment of the property in said City of Prior Lake by the County
Assessor's office; and
WHEREAS, it is the wish of said County to cooperate with said City of Prior Lake to
provide for a fair and equitable assessment of property; \
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANr-tS HEREIN
CONTAINED, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Prior Lake which lies within the County of Scott and constitutes a
separate assessment district, shall have its property assessed by the County Assessor of Scott
County, for the assessment year 2006. All work done necessary to the establishment of the
estimated market value for each parcel shall be performed by the Scott County Assessor or by
one or more of the licensed assessors under his direction and supervision.
2. It is hereby agreed that the City of Prior Lake and all of its officers, agents, and
employees shall render full cooperation and assistance to said County to facilitate the provision
of the services contemplated hereby.
3. In consideration for said assessment services, the City of Prior Lake hereby agrees to
pay the County of Scott the sum of $90,000.00, such payment to be made to the Scott County
Treasurer on or before July 15, 2006.
4. The County agrees that in each year of this Agreement it shall, by its County Assessor
or one or more of his appraisers, view and determine the market value of at least twenty percent
(20%) of the parcels within this taxing jurisdiction. It is further agreed that the County shall have
on file documentation of those parcels physically inspected for each year of this agreement.
5. Each named party to this agreement shall be liable for its own acts to the extent
provided for by law and hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless. and defend the other named
parties to this agreement, its officers and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs,
damages, expenses, claims or actions, including reasonable attorney's fees with the other, its
officers and employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by
reason of any act or omission of the party, its agents, servants, or employees, in the execution,
performance, or failure to adequately perform its obligations.
This provision to indemnify and hold harmless does not constitute a waiver by any
named party to limitations on liability provided by Minnesota Statute Chapter 466. Further, all
workers' compensation claims shall be handled in the jurisdiction in which the agent is
employed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Prior Lake has executed this agreement by
its Mayor and City Administrator or its Township Chairperson by the authority of its governing
body and the County of Scott has executed this agreement by its Chairperson, County
Administrator, and County Assessor pursuant to the authority of the Board of Commissioners
intending to be bound thereby.
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City
City/Township Clerk (if applicable)
Date
COUNTY OF SCOTT:
Chairperson
County Board of Commissioners
Date
County Administrator
Date
County Assessor
Date
Approved as to form:
Scott County Attorney