CR 2000-033 Adding The City Of Minneapolis To Our Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
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Council Rep0I1 2000-33
Adding the City of Minneapolis to our Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution No 2000-13
approving the new "Exhibit A" dated February 16,2000 adding the City of Minneapolis to our
Fire Response Mutual Aid Agreement.
This will add Minneapolis to the agreement to share fire department resources with Hopkins and
the other 13 fire departments that make up the Southwest Mutual Aid Association..
Overview
Several years ago an agreement was approved that allowed the fire departments in the southwest
area to share resources. To add a new member to the agreement the existing members must
approve a new "Exhibit A" showing a list of members. Minneapolis has requested membership
in our group. The Fire Chiefs of the existing members unanimously approve of this addition
since Minneapolis will add additional capabilities to the organization.
Primary Issues to Consider
o Do we want to include Minneapolis to our mutual aid group?
Yes. Chief Beckering feels this will enhance our mutual aid abilities and communication.
o Could we be ovemsed by such a large city?
No. Minneapolis has an agreement with St. Paul for help. They will not be calling us
unless it was a unique or catastrophic situation.
Supporting Information
o Resolution No 2000-13
o Southwest mutual Aid Association "Exhibit A" dated February 16, 2000
George 1. Magdal, Assistant Chief
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City of Hopkins
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13
A Resolution adding the City of Minneapolis to our Fire Mutual Aid Agreement.
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has previously approved and participated in a mutual
aid agreement between the southwest suburban governmental agencies to provide cooperative
use of fire personnel and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the agencies participating in this agreement have been designated the
Southwest Mutual Aid Association; and
WHEREAS, the existing agreement requires the parties of the agreement to approve by
resolution a new Exhibit A to add a new member to the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Minneapolis would like to join the Association and would add to
the overall effectiveness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEARBY RESOL VED by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota:
The revised Exhibit A dated February 16,2000, which includes the City of Minneapolis is
hearby approved as the new official list of parties to the agreement establishing the Southwest
Mutual Aid Association.
The city clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the secretary of the
Southwest Mutual Aid Association.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 6th day of March, 2000.
By:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
Southwest Mutual Aid Association
Personnel And Equipment Agreement EXHIBIT A
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City of Bloomington:
Bloomington Fire Dept.
2215 Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
City of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Fire Dept.
300 S 5th St - Room 230
Minneapolis, MN 55415
City of Chanhassen:
Chanhassen Fire Dept.
7610 Laredo Dr., Box 97
Chanhassen, M N 55317
City of Minnetonka:
Minnetonka Fire Dept.
14550 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
City of Eden Prairie:
Eden Prairie Fire Dept.
7801 Mitchell Rd.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
City of Plymouth:
Plymouth Fire Dept.
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55447
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City of Edina:
Edina Fire Dept.
6250 Tracy Ave.
Edina, MN 55436
City of Richfield:
Richfield Dept. of Pub. Safety
6700 Portland Ave.
Richfield, MN 55423
City of Excelsior:
Excelsior Fire Dept.
339 3rd Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
City of St. Louis Park:
St. Louis Park Fire Dept.
5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
81. Louis Park, MN 55416
City of Golden Valley:
Golden Valley Fire Dept.
7800 Golden Valley Rd.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
City of Wayzata:
Wayzata Fire Dept.
600 Rice St.
Wayzata, MN 55391
City of Hopkins:
Hopkins Fire Dept.
1010 1 st St. S.
Hopkins, MN 55343
Metropolitan Airport Commission:
Airport Fire Dept.
6307 34th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55440
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City of Maple Grove:
Maple Grove Fire Dept.
9101 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
2-16-2000