Resolution - #11-06-109 - 06/14/2011

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11 -06 -109 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION TO PROMOTING GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES WHEREAS, the county, cities, and school districts in Anoka County have been meeting to explore and improve the cooperation and collaboration between the local units of government; and, WHEREAS, the local units of government in Anoka County have a history of working together to reduce costs and provide efficient services; and, WHEREAS, the economic, social, and civic environments continue to change, requiring local units of government to develop new methods of service delivery; and, WHEREAS, the changes in the roles and working relationships of elected officials, staff, and constituents, the evolution of the services to be delivered, and the degree and accountability of authority require vision - driven leadership; and, WHEREAS, we must lead through an uncertain financial future, unstable economic conditions, undesirable financial trends, unfamiliar budget practices, changing organizational models, worried employees, and a concerned population, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City of Ramsey embraces the concept of cooperation and collaboration to promote greater efficiency in the use of public resources and is committed to exploring opportunities. 2. That the City of Ramsey supports the efforts of the City, County, and School Collaboration Project and endorses the five principal focus areas: a) Trust and Information Sharing: Establishing an environment of trust among the cities, county, and school districts, and developing better working relationships and providing more cost - effective public services. b) Service Sharing: Facilitating efficient and cost - effective sharing of services, facilities, and other resources. c) Fiber and Technology: Maximizing the use of fiber and shared technology to support public services.