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