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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF HUGO THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between political subdivisions organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota. Washington County a political subdivision by and through its Sheriff's Office (hereinafter "Provider") and the City of Hugo, Minnesota, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as the "City") are the parties to this agreement. WHEREAS, both political subdivisions through their law enforcement agencies manage threats to public health and safety. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 provides that two or more governmental units may by Agreement jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties. WHEREAS, The Provider has entered into a contract with OnSolve, LLC, formerly Emergency Communications Network (ECN), for the purpose of providing a Mass Emergency Notification System also known as Code Red. WHEREAS, The provider has agreed to purchase 150,000 minutes from Emergency Communications Network for the purpose of sending Mass Emergency Notifications to home, business or cell phones. WHEREAS, the Provider has agreed to purchase the Mass Emergency Communication system to assist agencies within Washington County provide necessary emergency and non - emergency mass notifications. WHEREAS, The City is in need of having the ability to communicate with the public in a timely fashion during both emergency and non -emergency situations. WHEREAS, At the request of the City, the Provider is willing to provide a Mass Emergency Notification System. NOW THEREFORE, Pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statute Section 471.59. commonly known as the Joint Powers Act which authorizes two or more governmental units to jointly exercise any power common to them and /or Minnesota Statutes Sections 626.76 and in consideration of the mutual covenant herein contain and the benefits that each party hereto shall derive hereby the Provider and City agree to the following terms and conditions.