Res 2023-83 South Metro SWAT JPACITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-03
RESOLUTION FORMALLY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR THE "DAKOTA COUNTY SOUTH METRO SWAT TEAM"
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights desires to follow Minnesota Statute 471.59 "Joint Exercise of
Powers"; and
WHEREAS, this requires the governing bodies of the agency enter into an agreement; and
WHEREAS, the agreement must address certain items including, but not limited to, liability, purpose of
the agreement, disbursement of funds, termination of the agreement, services provided by others, board
membership; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide the highest level of service to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City believes having access to all the skills, expertise, and specialty equipment possessed
by the joint powers entity will enhance the safety and security of the citizens of the City of Mendota Heights; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights has duly considered this matter and wish
to have access to the skills, expertise, and specialty equipment available to them and our neighbors for response
to critical incidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council to authorize the City's
continued participation in the Joint Powers Agreement which provides for the Dakota County South Metro S WAT
Team.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 8th day of November, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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