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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 83-09 RESOLUTION 83-09 RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE DAY LABOR BILL WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is the governing body of the City of Co)umbia Heights; and, WHEREAS, a Day Labor Bill has been introduced into the State of Minnesota Legislature; and, WHEREAS, it is the City Council's responsibility as elected officia]s ~o provide the level of service of various municipal functions as desired by constituents at an economical cost; and, WHEREAS, the Day Labor B{)) removes the authority of the elected official to determine a feasib)e and economical means of providing service to its constituents; and, WHEREAS, a recent survey indicates that cities are already contracting out work they have determined feasib)e and economical; and, WHEREAS, the Bill would place another administrative burden on the City; and, WHEREAS, the availability of contractors for year round bidding may be un- certain; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council opposes the passage of the Day Labor Bill as introduced in the State Legislature; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE9 that the City Council opposes restrictions on the City as regards their authority to determine appropriate methods of service del~w~ry to their constituents, Passed and adopted this 14th day of March, 1983. Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Hov]and Petkoff Hovland, Petkoff, Norberg, Nawrock~--aye -Anne Student, Couh~-Ll_Secretary Hen tges--abs ta in ruce ~ Nawrock~, Mayor