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SECOND AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the cities of Andover, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Fridley, Mounds View, Maple Grove, New Brighton, New Hope, Ramsey, and Spring Lake Park, which cities are all of the current eligible members (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Current Members") of the North Metro Mayors Association, a Minnesota joint powers organization (hereinafter referred to as the "Coalition"). WHEREAS, the Current Members determined in 2010 that it was in the best interest of the public to amend the joint powers agreement of the Coalition; and WHEREAS, the Current Members determined in 2019 that it was in the best interest of the public to amend the Amended and Restated JPA of the Coalition. WHEREAS, the city of Crystal is interested in becoming Members to the JPA and a majority of Members are in agreement to allow the new Member city. WHEREAS, furthermore current Members determined it is in the best interest to amend the JPA as set forth below; NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the powers granted by law and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto, it is agreed as follows: 1. Definitions. All capitalized terms, not otherwise separately defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Joint Powers Agreement. 2. Addition of Crystal. As of the date hereof, the City of Crystal shall become a party to the Joint Powers Agreement and shall assume all the responsibilities and liabilities of the parties thereunder. 3. Full Force and Effect. Except as expressly amended herein, the terms and provision contained in the Joint Powers Agreement and its Amendments shall continue to govern the rights and obligations of the Cities, and the Joint Powers [The remainder of this page intentionally left blank.] 1