Resolution No. 2022-50 Fence Consortium JPA
Resolution No. 2022-50
Approving a Fence Consortium Joint Powers Agreement
Whereas, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the freedom of speech,
the press, and the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for
a redress of grievances; and
Whereas, during peaceful assemblies, local governmental units in the state have experienced
incidences of civil unrest with violent and destructive actions that pose a threat to the public,
public personnel, buildings, and critical infrastructure; and
Whereas, recent experience has shown that the use of anti-scale fencing has greatly de-escalated
tension between law enforcement and protesters; and
Whereas, governmental units have recognized the need to have ready access to anti-scalable
fencing as a tool for de-escalation and community safety while protecting against violent and
destructive actions; and
Whereas, it is determined that the best means for a local governmental unit to access and deploy
such fencing in a timely and cost-effective manner is to work cooperatively with other
governmental units; and
Whereas, the Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which is incorporated herein by
reference, establishes a joint board to obtain and make available to members anti-scalable fencing
in response to critical incidences, sets out the powers of the joint board, requires members to pay
their share of the fencing costs and operational costs of the Fencing Consortium, requires
members to provide staffing to assemble and disassemble the fencing as part of the Public Works
Mutual Aid Pact, and otherwise provides for the operation of the Fencing Consortium as a joint
powers entity; and
Whereas, the governmental unit is a member of the Public Works Mutual Aid Pact and is
otherwise eligible to adopt the Fencing JPA; and
Whereas, it is in the best interests of the community to become a member and participate in the
Fencing Consortium.
Now, therefore be it resolved,
1. The Fencing JPA is hereby approved and adopted;
2. The City Manager or their designee is authorized and directed to make nominations and
to cast votes on persons to be elected to the Fencing Consortium Board of Directors; and
3. Staff are authorized and directed to do each of the following:
(a) Submit a fully executed copy of this Resolution as directed in the JPA to indicate
membership in the Fencing Consortium;
(b) Designate a primary and secondary point of contact for the Fencing Consortium for
administrative purposes;
(c) Coordinate with the other Fencing Consortium members and the Board on the
selection of staff from the Public Works Department to serve on the fencing
deployment team; and
(d) To take such other actions as may be needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution
and as may be required under the terms of the Fencing JPA.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of May, 2021.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk