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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br />Prepared By: Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to authorize staff to seek a fire department identification <br />number from the state Fire Marshall’s office. <br /> <br />2. Background. The City of Orono currently receives fire and rescue services from the Long Lake Fire <br />Department (LLFD). The City of Orono has formally notified the City of Long Lake that we will not be <br />extending that contract arrangement beyond its current expiration date of December 31st 2025. At the <br />September 12, 2022 meeting Council directed staff to initiate the process with the State to establish a <br />municipal fire department. Per discussion with the State Fire Marshal’s office the city will need to apply <br />for a fire department identification number regardless of whether it takes over control of the existing <br />LLFD or starts an Orono Fire Department from scratch. To get an identification number the city needs to <br />provide the state with a letter resolution of intent to establish a municipal fire department and <br />confirmation for the 911 service provided of their ability to act as the public safety answering point for <br />the same. <br /> <br />3. Staff Recommendations. In order to receive a fire department identification number, staff <br />recommends the council adopt the resolution at exhibit A and authorize the mayor to sign the letter at <br />Exhibit B. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Move to adopt Resolution No. 7293 at Exhibit A and authorize the mayor to sign the letter at Exhibit B. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution of the City’s Intent to Establish a Municipal Fire Department. <br />B. Draft Letter to State Fire Marshal’s Office <br />C. Letter confirming Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office ability to provide 911 Service. <br />Item No.: 10 Date: September 26, 2022 <br />Item Description: Notice of Intent to Establish a Fire Department – Resolution No. 7293 <br /> <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards <br />City Administrator/City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda