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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #07-04-XXX A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE POLICE BUDGET OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COVER THE COST OF CLEAN-UP OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. WHEREAS, on March 25, 2007, the Ramsey Police Department responded to a call of the remnants ofa methamphetamine lab "dumped" at the 15100 block of Puma Street in the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, officers located what was found to be "Hazardous Materials" that had been discarded by unknown persons; and WHEREAS, West Central Enviromnental Consultants responded to the scene to gather up the materials for safe disposal; and WHEREAS, the property owner was not responsible for the materials and assessing the cost of clean-up back to property owners such as this would discourage the reporting of dumped hazardous materials; putting themselves and others at risk. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: I) That the Council approves the City fund the clean-up of the meth lab dump_ 2) That the amount of $3,163_78 be transferred from the Council Contingency Fund to the Police Budget of Professional Services to pay Invoice #54146 from West Central Environmental Services for clean-up of the clandestine meth lab materials. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: . and the follo\-Ving voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the _ day of April, 2007_ Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk -82-