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ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL <br />JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT <br />THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 2014, by and <br />between the following governmental entities: the Cities of Anoka, Champlin, Andover, Bethel, <br />Centerville, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham <br />Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, St. Francis, Spring Lake Park, Blaine, <br />Mounds View, and the Township of Linwood; (hereinafter "Members"). <br />WHEREAS, the Members have determined that it is mutually beneficial for them to join <br />together to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire and emergency services to the public <br />within the geographic service area of the Members. Specifically, Anoka County Fire Protection <br />Council (hereinafter "ACFPC") will cooperatively address the Members' long term needs for <br />fire -fighting and emergency equipment, fire records data systems, fire-fighter and EMS training, <br />fire prevention, fire inspection, fire -related public education, and other fire- and emergency - <br />related essentials; and <br />WHEREAS, the Members have previously participated in mutual aid agreements that <br />were successful in encouraging cooperation among the group, but said mutual aid agreements <br />did not provide sufficient legal authority for the group to meet upcoming needs and desires; and <br />WHEREAS, the creation of a joint powers agreement will meet the legal needs for the <br />Members to accomplish the goals as set forth herein, including interaction with the Anoka County <br />Joint Law Enforcement Council and other private and public entities; and <br />WHEREAS, each of the Members have considered the alternatives, and agree that creation of <br />this Agreement is in the Member's best interest; and <br />WHEREAS, the Members enter into this Agreement pursuant to the authority set forth in <br />Minn. Stat. § 471.59; <br />NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits that each <br />Member shall derive from this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the <br />Members agree as follows: <br />1 <br />