Resolution - #12-10-155 - 10/23/2012

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #12 -10 -155 RESOLUTION TO COMMIT TO APPLICATION FOR GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR SHARED FIRE SERVICES WHEREAS, the Shared Fire Service Study Group has held scheduled meetings on a regular basis since October 2011; and WHEREAS, the following members from the City of Ramsey participated in the Shared Fire Service Study Group: Councilmember Sarah Strommen, Fire Chief Dean Kapler, City Administrator Kurt Ulrich and Fire Fighter Shane Swedeen; and WHEREAS, the Shared Fire Service Study Group remains committed to continuing efforts to research the possibility of some form of shared services; and WHEREAS, a grant opportunity through the State Fire Marshal's office in the amount of $25,000 - $40,000 has become available for application; and WHEREAS, successful parties receiving the grant will be required to match approximately 10% of the grant proceeds; and WHEREAS, using a population weighting formula, with the $25,000 minimum and $40,000 maximum benefit examples, the City of Ramsey, if successful, would be required to pay $1,350 to $2,160. Other cities share as follows: Oak Grove $450/$720, St. Francis $400/$640, Nowthen $250/$400, and Bethel $25/$40. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA; as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey hereby supports the continued effort of looking toward some form of a Shared Fire Service with the other interested communities and agrees to enter into an application with the State Fire Marshal's Office grant opportunity. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Backous, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Backous Councilmember McGlone Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Tossey Councilmember Wise Resolution #12 -10 -155 Page 1 of 2