HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-33RESOLUTION NO. 2020-33
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 authorizes governmental units by agreement of their governing
bodies to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to them;
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement and Equipment Loan Agreement
have been established by the adoption of a Joint Powers Agreement among governmental units to allow their
public works divisions to assist each other in providing service;
WHEREAS, the JPA allows other governmental units to become a party to the agreement by the adoption of
this Resolution and sending notice to Hennepin County Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of Columbia Heights considers it to be ii, the best interests of the City to be a
party to the Minnesota Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid and Equipment Loan Agreements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Columbia Heights:
1.Authorizes the Public Works Director and Public Works Superintendent -Utilities to sign the
agreements evidencing the intent of the City of Columbia Heights to be a party to the Minnesota
Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement and Equipment Loan Agreement; and
2.Kevin Hansen is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution and the JPA to Hennepin County
Emergency Management; and
3.Columbia Heights agrees to comply with all terms of the Agreements.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The City of Columbia Heights hereby agrees to enter into and sign into the Minnesota Statewide Public
Works Mutual Aid Agreement and Equipment Loan Agreement and comply with all terms, conditions and
provisions of the agreements to better serve the residents of Columbia Heights, and provide relief to
communities in need of requested assistance when resources are available.
Passed this 23rd day of March, 2020
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Murzyn, Jr.
Novitsky
All Ayes
�ffi.� Nicole Tingley, Ci�il Secretary
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Donna K. Schmitt, Mayor