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Appendix A: Sample Resolution to Contract with a Council <br />Member <br />Before using this sample, a city should be familiar with the contents of the League of <br />Minnesota Cities information memo, Official Conflict of Interest (October 2014). <br />When using this form as a template, insert appropriate city -specific language where indicated <br />and remove all explanations provided for your reference. <br />A city wishing to use this sample should review it with the city attorney to determine whether it <br />is suited to the city's circumstances. Because the sample implicates state and federal law, the city <br />attorney should review any modifications to ensure they conform to current law. <br />Additional samples are available through the LMC Research and Information Service upon <br />request. <br />SAMPLE RESOLUTION <br />TO CONTRACT WITH A COUNCILMEMBER <br />Resolution <br />Whereas, the city of desires to purchase the following (goods / merchandise / <br />equipment / services): (describe in detail); <br />And whereas, (name of interested official) is the (office held by interested official) of the city and <br />will be financially interested in the contract; <br />And whereas, it is determined that the contract price of $ is as low as, or lower than, the <br />price at which the goods can be obtained elsewhere at this time; <br />In addition, whereas, the contract is not one that is required to be competitively bid. <br />Now be it resolved by the city of , Minnesota that the city clerk is directed to make <br />the above-mentioned purchase on behalf of the city from (name of interested officer) for a price <br />League of Minnesota Cities Information Memo: 10/17/2014 <br />Official Conflict of Interest Page 36 <br />