RES 2011-14 - 14796RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TO BE A PARTY TO
THE MINNESOTA WATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK (MnWARN)
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; and
WHEREAS, MnWARN has been established by the adoption of a Mutual Aid Agreement (the
Agreement) among Governmental Units to allow their water, wastewater and storm water utilities to
assist each other in case of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement allows other governmental units to become a party to the Agreement by the
adoption of this Resolution and sending notice to the Secretary of the Statewide Committee for
MnWARN; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley Council considers it to be in the best interest of the City of Fridley to be a
party to the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley hereby:
Authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign this resolution evidencing the intent of City of Fridley to
be a party to MnWARN; and
The City Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this resolution and a completed membership
information form to the Secretary of the Statewide Committee of MnWARN; and
The City of Fridley authorizes the Public Works Director to administer its participation, develop
and maintain rate schedules, and provide updates in conformance with the terms of the
Agreement; and
City of Fridley agrees to comply with all terms of the Agreement.
PASSSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 14th DAY
of MARCH, 2011.
SCOTT J. fl D - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - t7TY CLERK