2003-056
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2003-056
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE MINNESOTA METRO PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the radio communications system in use by the City of Hopkins is in need of replacement
to provide emergency services to police, fire and emergency medical agencies in its jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the authority and
resources to provide financial assistance to local units of government in the Metropolitan Area that plan to
participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trucked communication system; and,
WHEREAS, special legislative authority has been given to Minnesota counties to issue bonds for the
purpose of designing, constructing and installing the infrastructure, facilities and equipment necessary to
participate in the regional system; and,
WHEREAS, federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of participating in the regional
_tem, for which metropolitan area local governments are eligible; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has determined that its participation in the regional system would
improve interoperability among its various agencies and with other jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and
emergency medical services, thus improving public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins intends to proceed with planning for
development of an replacement radio communication system with the intention of participating in the regional
system and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be notified of Hopkins' intention and request any state or federal
financial incentives that may be offered to local jurisdictions.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 1st day of July 2003.
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~ugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
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