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<br />Councilmember Jeffrey introduced the following ordinance and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION #07-02-051 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF A REGIONAL FORENSIC <br />CRIME LABORATORY IN ANOKA COUNTY AND A REQUEST FOR A SINGLE <br />APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO ASSIST WITH <br />CONSTRUCTION COSTS <br /> <br />WHEREAS, providing for public safety is a primary responsibility of government; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the sharing of resources between communities have proven a cost effective <br />and practical reality in Anoka County; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, law enforcement is the primary tool by which criminals can be identified, <br />arrested and prosecuted; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, technology is now a central and required component for enabling effective <br />law enforcement service; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the current method of providing forensic analysis of evidentiary matter is <br />overwhelmed resulting in costly delays in arrest and prosecution of criminals; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, such delays negatively impact the safety and quality of life III the <br />community . <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />1) That the City of Ramsey supports the construction of a Regional Forensic Crime <br />Laboratory in Anoka County. <br /> <br />2) That the City Council supports the County's request for a single appropriation from <br />the State of Minnesota to assist with construction costs of the facility. <br /> <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Olson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec <br />Councilmember Jeffrey <br />Councilmember Olson <br />Councilmember Oehen <br />Councilmember Elvig <br />Councilmember Look <br />Councilmember Strommen <br /> <br />Resolution #07-02-051 <br />Page 1 of2 <br />