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Resolution No. 2022-62 Agr. w/NW Metro 916 Resolution No. 2022-62 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2022-2024 Whereas, Minnesota Statute (M.S.) § 471.59 allows two or more governmental units, by agreement entered into through action of their governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers; and Whereas, M.S §§ 126C.44 and 471.59 authorize a School District to contract with the City in which the school is located to have peace officers provide police liaison services and to levy for an appropriate portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for peace officers who are assigned to perform police liaison officer duties in the School District; and Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) and the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District (School District) desire to join in mutual efforts to enhance student safety, curb delinquency and crime in the community, and to develop better community understanding of law and law enforcement; and Whereas, the School Resource Officer Program was established and continues to operate at the School District’s Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center located in the City; and Whereas, the City and the School District recognize the benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the residents of the City and particularly to the students and staff of Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center and have determined that it is in the best interests of the City and School District to continue this program. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the agreement with the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District for a School Resource Officer for 2022-2024, and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 13th day of June, 2022. _______________________________________ Scott J. Lund – Mayor Attest: Melissa Moore – City Clerk