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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ORONO TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE LAKE MINNETONKA SWAT TEAM
WHEREAS,the purpose of the joint powers agreement("Agreement") is to establish an
organization,the Lake Minnetonka Swat Team,to jointly and cooperatively coordinate efforts to
develop and provide a response to critical incidents or high-risk situations where there is a risk of
criminal violence occurring with the jurisdiction of the Members of the Lake Minnetonka Swat
Team.
WHEREAS, the Members are entering into the Agreement to establish, equip and
operate an organization to coordinate their effort to develop and provide a joint response to
critical incidents or high risk situations in their jurisdictions where there is a risk of criminal
violence,through the use of negotiations and specialized tactics: and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement is made pursuant to the authority conferred upon the parties
by Minnesota Statute 471.59; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement is attached hereto as EXHIBIT A; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement is consistent the previously authorized; involvement of the
Lake Minnetonka SWAT Team;
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO,that it
should and hereby approve Orono Police Department to enter into the Agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this 8�'day of April,
2019.
A EST:
Anna Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor