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RESOLUTION NO. 6056
CITY OF MOUNDS VIE\V
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A COUNTY-WIDE 800 MHz DIGITAL
TRUNKED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, The City OF Mounds View has been reviewing the needs of the radio
communication system that provides emergency services to police, fire, and emergency medical
agencies in its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result oflegislative changes, has the
authority and resources to provide financial assistance to local units of government in the
metropolitan area that plan to participate in the regional 800MHz digital trunked communication
system; and
WHEREAS, Special legislative authority has been given to Minnesota counties to issue
bonds for the purpose of deigning, constructing, and installing the infrastructure, facilities and
equipment necessary to participate in the regional system; and
WHEREAS, Federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of
participating in the regional system, for which metropolitan area local governments are eligible;
and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Mounds View has determined that its
participation in the regional system would improve its interoperability among its various agencies
and with other jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and emergency medical services, thus
improving public safety, as well as the entire region's ability to respond to weapons of mass
destruction incidents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Mounds
View intends to proceed with planning for development of an upgraded radio communication
system with the intention of palticipating in the regional system and that the Metropolitan Radio
Board be notified of Mounds View's intention and request allY state or federal financial
incentives that my be offered to local jurisdictions.
Adopted this 14th day of July, 2003.
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