HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.12.07 RESO 2009-40RESOLUTION 200940
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR STATE BONDING FUNDS
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EAST METRO REGIONAL
FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FACILITY.
WHEREAS, a coalition of fire departments from the East Metro Counties of Ramsey
and Washington are planning to build a regional command and training center in the near
future that will provide a state-of-the-art East Metro Regional Fire Training Facility for
fire safety training/management and meet the needs of other public safety disciplines that
will benefit all cities and other municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the fire departments are seeking support and funding from the state and
others to see this project come to full fiuition, and
WHEREAS, the fire departments are seeking support from all communities in Ramsey
and Washington counties due to the interest in state funding for the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
The City Council of the City of Hugo does hereby support and recommend the concept of
the East Metro Regional Fire Training Facility.
The City Council of the City of Hugo expects and anticipates that Hugo will benefit
generally and possibly directly with the addition of this facility to the East Metro for
training and management purposes.
The City Council of the City of Hugo therefore supports the consideration and
subsequent award of any grant by the state or their designee for the purpose of planning,
building or mobilizing such a facility.
Adopted by the City Council this 7s' day of December, 2009. <
iron, Mayor
ATTEST:
ichele Lindau, City Clerk