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RESOLUTION NO. 9170 <br />CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br />COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />APPROVING THE 2019 AMENDED AND RESTATED <br />JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A COALITION <br />OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES <br />WHEREAS, the City Council entered into a joint powers agreement with other <br />north metro communities in the 1980's to form a coalition, to be named the "North Metro <br />Mayors Association" for the express purposes of jointly promoting transportation and <br />economic development and to assist in providing government services and conducting <br />government functions effectively and efficiently; and, <br />WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association (NMMA) has researched and <br />analyzed the purchasing patterns of its member cities; and, <br />WHEREAS, the purchasing analysis suggests that the cumulative purchasing <br />power of the NMMA members can drive more competitive pricing, including areas that <br />can be negotiated to unit prices below those on state contracts; and, <br />WHEREAS, the NMMA seeks to amend the original Joint Powers Agreement to <br />facilitate the implementation of a voluntary central purchasing program; and, <br />WHEREAS, participation in the voluntary central purchasing program would not <br />impact the existing purchasing procedures and/or policies of the member cities. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of <br />Mounds View approves the 2019 amended changes to the Joint Powers Agreement <br />(Exhibit A) with the North Metro Mayors Association to allow for a voluntary central <br />purchasing program of goods and services with other members of the Coalition. <br />Adopted this 14th day of October, 2019. <br />ATTEST: <br />(SEAL) <br />Carol A. Mueller, May6r <br />A1/6 21 '1 <br />Nyle m d, City Administrator <br />