HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9690RESOLUTION NO. 9690
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FENCING CONSORTIUM JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the governmental units in the state have experienced an increase in
incidences of civil unrest with violent and destructive actors who pose a threat to the
public, public personnel, buildings, and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the
freedom of speech, the press, and the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and
to petition the government for a redress of grievances; and
WHEREAS, recent experience has shown that the use of anti -scale fencing has
greatly de-escalated tension between law enforcement and protesters; and
WHEREAS, by de-escalating the tension, the anti -scale fencing helps to reduce
the trauma on the community, improve the safety for all, minimize the impact on
neighboring properties, and reduce the community resources that have to be committed
to such events; and
WHEREAS, governmental units have recognized the need to have ready access to
anti -scalable fencing as a tool for de-escalation and community safety while protecting
against violent and destructive actors; and
WHEREAS, the best means for a governmental unit to access such fencing in a
timely and cost-effective manner is to work cooperatively with other governmental units;
and
WHEREAS, the Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement ("Fencing JPX),
which is incorporated herein by reference, establishes a joint board to obtain and make
available to members anti -scalable fencing in response to critical incidences, sets out the
powers of the joint board, requires members to pay their share of the fencing costs and
operational costs of the Fencing Consortium, requires members to provide staffing to
assemble and disassemble the fencing as part of the Public Works Mutual Aid Pact, and
otherwise provides for the operation of the Fencing Consortium as a joint powers entity;
and
WHEREAS, the governmental unit is a member of the Public Works Mutual Aid Pact
and is otherwise eligible to adopt the Fencing JPA; and
WHEREAS, The total annual cost is $9,600 (480-4200-3030). The deployment costs
vary depending upon the duration of the deployment. The deployment costs will only be
applicable in the event there is a deployment; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the community to become a member and
participate in the Fencing Consortium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota authorize the resolution adopting the fencing
consortium joint powers agreement.
Adopted this 23'" day of January, 2023.
AI Hull, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyle mu , iCityAdministrator
(seal)