RES 2012-91 - 15001Resolution No. 2012 -91
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION IN THE
"FIRE AND RESCUE SHARED SERVICES FEASIBILITY STUDY GRANT PROGRAM"
WITH THE CITIES OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND SAINT ANTHONY AND
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE FIRE AND RESCUE SHARED SERVICES
FEASIBILITY STUDY GRANT
WHEREAS, Governor Tim Pawlenty created a "Fire and Rescue Shared Services Task Farce" through
Executive Order #09 -13 on December 4, 2009.
WHEREAS, the task farce was assigned to investigate issues and the comparative benefits attendant to
different models for shared fire and rescue service delivery.
WHEREAS, the task farce 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 became 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 Fridley City Council hereby authorizes the
fallowing:
1. To proceed with the application process for the Fire and Rescue Shared Services Feasibility
Study Grant.
2. That the City of Columbia Heights Fire Department will be the lead jurisdiction and the
contracting agency for the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Fire and Rescue Shared Services
Feasibility Study Grant Program.
3. That the Columbia Heights Fire Chief, as the program contact person, shall apply for the
grant on behalf of all participating agencies voluntarily entering into this study process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 10TH DAY
OF DECEMBER 2012.
S ott J. Lund, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra A. Skagen, Oky Clerk