HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 70-01RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING IN PRINCIPLE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
METROPOLITAN AREA FIRE SERVICE TRAINING CENTER.
WHEREAS, the general public safety is partially dependent upon the
ability of local fire departments to reduce and eliminate the threat
of fire to life and property; and
WHEREAS, this capability is achieved primarily through training
exercises; and
WHEREAS, the adequate training requires suitable facilities for the
teaching of fire prevention and fire fighting techniques and methods;
and
WHEREAS, an adequate training facility does not now exist in the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, the need of such a fire training facility is increasing with
the continuing growth and industrialization of the metropolitan area;
and
WHEREAS, the fire training center and its staff would serve alt fire
prevention and fire fighting agencies in the metropolitan area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE tT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Columbia Heights that it supports in principle the establishment of a
Metropolitan Area Fire Service Training Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorities of all interested jurisdictions
join together to plan the facility, determine its location and determine
a method of financing its construction and operation which can be
accepted by the participating sponsors.
Passed this 12th day of January, 1970.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Cal 1:
~eska
Logacz
All Ayes
S~f?retary to -the Coun'(~i]
Bruce G. Nawrocki , Mayor