2008-029
CITY OF HOPKINS'
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2008-029
RESOLUTION Aprove Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Powers
Agreement for the Leasing of Breathing Apparatus
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has the authority to enter into Joint Powers Agreement
(JPA) to Lease SCBA's; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Fire Department has been invited to enter into a JPA
Agreement with the cities of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Bloomington and the
possibility of other cities in the future to lease SCBA's as opposed to purchasing the
equipment; and
WHEREAS, leasing the equipment would result in the use of state of the art equipment
assuring that the safety standard and National Fire Protection Association are met; and
WHEREAS, the JPA will allow the cities to send out a request for bids and locate the
most competitive prices; and
WHEREAS, leasing the SCBA's could result in an overall cost savings of $10,000 -
$12,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hopkins City Council
approves a Joint Powers Agreement with Minnetonka, Edina, Eden Prairie and
Bloomington Fire Departments and future cities that may become members of the JPA
for the purpose of leasing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Adopted this 6th day of May, 2008.
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gene Maxwell, Mayor