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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