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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> RESOLUTION #24-349 <br /> RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE <br /> CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE LOWER RUM RIVER WATERSHED <br /> MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION <br /> WHEREAS, the City has been a member of the Lower Rum River Watershed <br /> Management Organization ("Watershed Management Organization") since it was established in <br /> 1995; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Watershed Management Organization to <br /> address its obligation under Minnesota Statutes sections 103B.201 through 103B.253 to manage <br /> surface water within the watershed; and <br /> WHEREAS, the current joint powers agreement, which is a cooperative effort of all <br /> three cities with land in the watershed, expires on January 1, 2025; and <br /> WHEREAS, the attached joint powers agreement, which is incorporated herein by <br /> reference, updates the language in the agreement to remove historic language that is no longer <br /> needed, more accurately reflect how the Watershed Management Organization actually operates, <br /> and provide for its continued operation through January 1, 203 5; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Watershed Management Organization has helped to fund various <br /> projects throughout the watershed, which has contributed to improved surface water quality and <br /> ecological integrity within the watershed; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to continue <br /> its participation in the Watershed Management Organization to further its goals of improving <br /> water quality and in furtherance of satisfying its obligations to properly manage surface water in <br /> accordance with the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Program. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: <br /> 1. The attached Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers <br /> Agreement is hereby approved and entered into by the City. <br /> 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached <br /> joint powers agreement on behalf of the City. <br /> Resolution #24-349 <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />