Resolution 47-07 GIS Collaborative

RESOLUTION NUMBER 47-07

SUPPORTING LAURENTIAN GIS COLLABORATIVE

WHEREAS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a powerful information technology tool that has been adopted by numerous public and private entities for an ever-widening array of applications; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron understands the benefits of a GIS program; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron does not have the financial capability to undertake the implementation of GIS on its own; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron would like to partner with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to undertake the implementation of GIS for its community.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA:

1. That the City of Mountain Iron is in full support of the Laurentian GIS Collaborative as outlined in the August 13, 2007 letter from the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission. The letter as attached is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof.

2. That the City of Mountain Iron hereby designates the City Administration as the local contact for the project.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 4th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator