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Councilmember Kuzma introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #17-01-017 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREMEENT FOR THE INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANOKA-HENNEPIN NARCOTICS AND VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey and the parties to this Agreement find that drug abuse and related violent criminal activities have increased significantly within and between their communities in recent years; and WHEREAS, the general purpose of this agreement is to provide coordination and joint enforcement efforts within the jurisdictional boundaries of the parties for controlled substance crimes as defined in federal, state and local statutes, as well as related violent crime and the criminal enterprise associated with them; and WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement shall be the Cities of Anoka, Blaine, Champlin, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Maple Grove, and Ramsey, and the County of Anoka and the Task Force Advisory board is formed consisting of the Chiefs of Police and Sheriff, or his or her designee, from each party; and WHEREAS, each party is providing licensed peace officers under the conditions outlined in the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the primary function and responsibility of the Task Force is to detect, investigate, gather evidence, and apprehend drug traffickers, as well as assist in violent crimes and gang related investigations, within the geographic area of the parties; and WHEREAS, the Finance Department of Anoka County will be responsible for the administration of all funds coming under the direct supervision of the Task Force, whether federal grant funds or contributions of the parties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey authorizes entering into a Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Formation and Administration of the Anoka-Hennepin Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force. 2) That the Mayor, City Administrator and Police are authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Ramsey. 3) That the Agreement shall be in effect from notwithstanding the dates of signature by the parties, and shall continue in effect until terminated in accordance with the provisions of termination, which are as follows: Any party may withdraw from this agreement on December 31 of any year by declaring its intention to withdraw in writing and providing the written notice, delivered by mail or in person, to each of the other parties on or before July 1st of that year.