HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCRes_03-12•
RESOLUTION 2003-12
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has been reviewing the needs of the radio
communication system that provides emergency services to police, fire and emergency medical
agencies in its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the
authority and resources to provide financial assistance to local units of government in the
metropolitan area that plan to participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trunked communication
system; and
WHEREAS, special legislative authority has been given to Minnesota counties to issue
bonds for the purpose of designing, constructing and installing the infrastructure, facilities, and
equipment necessary to participate in the regional system; and
WHEREAS, federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of
participating in the regional system, for which metropolitan area local governments are eligible;
• and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Falcon Heights has determined that its participation in
the regional system would improve its interoperability among its various agencies and with other
jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and emergency medical services, thus improving public
safety, as well as the entire region's ability to respond to weapons of mass destruction incidents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Falcon Heights
intends to proceed with planning for the development of an upgraded radio communication
system, with the intention of participating in the regional system, and that the Metropolitan
Radio Board be notified of the City of Falcon Heights' intention and request any state or federal
financial incentives that may be offered to local jurisdictions.
Adopted, unanimously, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota,
on July 23, 2003.
Movcd by: Talbot Approvcd:
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
GEHRZ Five in Favor ~/
KUETTTEL Attested: ~~ ~. G'Gl!
LAMB None Opposed Heather M. Worthington
LINDSTROM City Administrator
• TALBOT