2014-062 Approving Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Use of Law Enforcement Personnel and EquipmentCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2014-062
RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 authorizes governmental units by
agreement of their governing bodies to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common
to them;
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association previously developed a
Mutual Aid Pact to foster the sharing of law enforcement resources among agencies in
Hennepin County;
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association has revised its Mutual Aid
Pact to clarify and update the language of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Use
of Law Enforcement Personnel and Equipment (the Agreement);
WHEREAS, the Agreement allows other governmental units and municipalities to become a
party to the Agreement by the adoption of a resolution and sending notice to the Hennepin
County Sheriff;
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hopkins considers it to be in its best interests
to become a Party to the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hopkins:
1. Authorizes the City of Hopkins to be a Party to the Joint and Cooperative Agreement for
the Use of Law Enforcement Personnel and Equipment developed by the Hennepin
County Chiefs of Police Association.
2. Chief Michael J. Reynolds is directed to send a copy of the signature page of the
Agreement and this Resolution to the Hennepin County Sheriff; and
3. The City of Hopkins agrees to comply with all terms of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Hopkins, by action of its governing body, caused
this Resolution to be approved on the 7th day of October , 20140how'J"tp .
EugendT. Mi0rwell, Mayor
Amy Domeier, City Clerk