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County Contract No. 97-2256 WELLHEAD PROTECTION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the cities of Anoka, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, and Spring Lake Park (herein "Cities"), and the County of Anoka (herein "County), each acting by and through its governing body, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §471.59 providing for the joint exercise of powers. RECITALS: 1. The Cities are now, or will be, required by the Minnesota Department of Health to prepare wellhead protection plans for their community public water supplies and desire to coordinate their efforts to develop wellhead protection plans for their communities. 2. The Cities have determined that it is in their best interests to develop a common ground water model that has common elements for their wellhead protection plans including determination of wellhead protection areas around their public water supply wells, and desire to jointly use the services of a consultant for development of portions of their wellhead protection plans. 3. The Cities desire to make a joint decision concerning the best method to determine their needs and selection of a groundwater model and agree that it is in their interests that the cost for development of portions of their wellhead protection plans be shared and their respective responsibilities and obligations be defined. 4. The County is committed to enhancing groundwater protection and public health and finds it to be in the County's interest to facilitate the joint efforts of the Cities. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and in exercise of the powers granted by Minn. Stat. § 471.59, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The Cities and County agree that they have joined together for the purpose of jointly and cooperatively: 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 2. TERM developing common wellhead protection plans for the Cities; establishing a joint user group to handle activities related to this agreement; authorizing the County to act as facilitator and as agent contracting for any consultant services or applying for any grants; and allocating costs. 2.1 This agreement shall be effective January 1, 1997 and shall continue until terminated as provided herein. 3. ANOKA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WELLHEAD PLANNING GROUP 3.1 The governing body of each of the Cities shall appoint one person to serve as a member of the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Planning Group (herein "Group").