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The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community RESOLUTION NO. 10218 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AFFIRMING COMMUNITY VALUES AND CITY ACTION RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF CITY RESOURCES WHEREAS, The city of Mounds View is committed to serving all residents and visitors with dignity, respect, and fairness, and to fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community; and WHEREAS, as of 2023, the U. S. Census Bureau identifies that approximately 13.4% of the resident population of Mounds View consist of foreign born individuals and each of these individuals brings a unique perspective to our community; and WHEREAS, the city operates its programs and services in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including U.S C. 1373 statues, while exercising only the authority granted to it under state and local laws; and WHEREAS, the council has invited and received public comment at all three of their last meetings and the Mayor has held three independent listening sessions on weekends for concerned residents; and WHEREAS, the city values its police department, our partnerships with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in matters involving criminal activity and public safety, while adhering to the City’s limited authority to enforce state and local laws in a nondiscriminatory manner; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to reduce community fear and confusion and ensure community trust in the City’s commitment to public safety and welfare for all individuals, by clearly affirming the City’s position regarding use of public resources, including city property. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council: 1. Mounds View is committed to stewarding its resources for the benefit of the public as a whole in accordance with state public purpose expenditure laws. City-owned property, including but not limited to parks, buildings and parking lots, facilities, personnel, or resources, may not be used for the purpose of mobilizing, staging, preparing, or deploying vehicles, equipment, materials, or personnel for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. 2. Nothing in this resolution limits the City’s authority or obligation to enforce state and local laws in a nondiscriminatory manner, or to respond to criminal activity or public safety emergencies within the city. 3. The City Council affirms its commitment to the equal treatment of all residents and