Resolution Number 18-21

RESOLUTION NUMBER 18-21

APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON ON BEHALF OF ITS CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police Department desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota. Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the State’s criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the City with the ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates the City to pay the costs for the network connection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Mountain Iron, Minnesota as follows:

1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Mountain Iron on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police Department are hereby approved.
2. That the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Luke Hendrickson, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.

To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement. Jeremy Belleville is appointed as the Authorized Representative’s designee.

3. That the City Attorney. Bryan M. Lindsay, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.

To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Sharon K. Fredrickson is appointed as the Authorized Representative’s designee.

4. That Peggy Anderson, the Mayor for the City of Mountain Iron, and Craig Wainio, the City Administrator, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 1^st DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.

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Mayor Peggy Anderson

ATTEST:

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City Administrator