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Resolution Passed Opposing Use of County Funding for City Project — Add 1 "We feel compelled to move forward with this resolution because we are adamantly opposed to the legislation that diverted this funding how it was created and passed and we strongly question its constitutionality," said Anoka County Commissioner Julie Jeppson, who serves as the county's lead commissioner on transportation. Commissioner Mike Gamache, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners, noted all Anoka County commissioners were in favor of challenging the legislation. "We support our County Attorney's Office to take any action needed to oppose this diversion of funds," he said. "This shift ignores the Minnesota Department of Transportation's own rules, policies and procedures, and reallocations of this nature need County Board approval to take effect. We're hopeful that by opposing this legislation we can receive the entirety of our regional transportation sales tax and use funding, so we can utilize it for projects that have more benefit countywide." Anoka County Attorney Brad Johnson noted his office had filed a complaint in Anoka County District Court Sept. 23 seeking injunctive relief, which is a court order compelling a party to perform or refrain from performing a specific action. "Our marching orders are clear," he said. "The complaint speaks for itself, and we're confident in our ability to defend the county's position." -30- DK:jr