HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-157 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-157
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE FIRE AND RESCUE SHARED SERVICES
FEASIBILITY STUDY GRANT
WHEREAS, Governor Tim Pawlenty created a"Fire and Rescue Shared Services Task
Force"through Executive Order#09-13 on December 4, 2009.
WHEREAS,the task force was assigned to investigate issues and the comparative benefits
attendant to different models for shared fire and rescue service delivery.
WHEREAS,the task force has developed "A Blueprint for Shared Services"document
which contains several Minnesota fire service models of shared services, and has obtained
grant funding through the Fire Service Advisory Committee/Department of Public Safety
for outside consulting services that explore a shared services model for multiple fire
services.
WHEREAS, the grants will be administered by Department of Public Safety through the
State Fire Marshall Division.
WHEREAS, Shared Services refers to any number of methods where fire and rescue
service organizations are doing something together to become more effective or more
efficient. The shared service concept does not necessarily mean a savings in terms of
money.
WHEREAS,based on initial discussions with several surrounding fire chiefs from the
City of Fridley, City of St. Anthony, and the City of Columbia Heights there appears to be
interest in pursuing this grant opportunity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Columbia Heights City Council
hereby authorizes the following:
1. To proceed with the application process for the Fire and Rescue Shared
Services Feasibility Study Grant.
2. Authorizing the City of Columbia Heights Fire Department to be the lead
jurisdiction and the contracting agency for the Minnesota State Fire Marshal
Fire and Rescue Shared Services Feasibility Study Grant Program.
3. Authorizes the Columbia Heights Fire Chief as the program contact person and
to apply for the grant on behalf of all participating agencies voluntarily entering
into this study process.
4. Authorizing the Columbia Heights City Manager and Fire Chief to enter into
contracts with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal for the grant and Emergency
Services Consulting International to conduct the study.
Passed this I 01 day of December, 2012.
Offered by: Nawrocki
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: All Ayes
Gary Peterson, ayor
ATTEST
To Le hardt
City erk/Council Secretary