Res 2015- 54 JPA Dakota Co Electronic Crimes Task ForceCity of Mendota Heights
Dakota County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2015-54
FORMALLY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(JPA) "DAKOTA COUNTY ELECTRONIC CRIMES TASK FORCE."
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights desires to have the ability to contact
neighboring communities for aid assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Statute requires a resolution to enter into a JPA; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to have all agreements accurately reflect the
work being done and membership; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that advances in technology require a continuing
investment in training and resources; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide the highest level of service to its citizens and all
victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, the City understands that the ability to investigate these cases continues to
exceed the capacity of the police department(s) individual investigative divisions and
WHEREAS, the City understands the responsibilities vested in Dakota County
Electronic Crimes Task Force to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights has duly considered this
matter and wishes to enter into an agreement that would expand the resources available to them
and our neighbors to solve crimes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Mendota Heights has by RESOLUTION 2015-54 FORMALLY AUTHORIZIED
PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, "DAKOTA COUNTY
ELECTRONIC CRIMES TASK FORCE."
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21St day of July 2015.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
4L-1APetschel, Acting M or
ATTEST•.
Lorri Smith, City Clerk