2010-010 CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2010 - 010
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE WIDE MUTUAL AID RESPONSE
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council, finds that instances have occurred in the past and can be
anticipated in the future wherein there is a danger, by fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrences
taking place or occurring outside the territorial limits of the Hopkins Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, by the suddenness thereof it would be impossible or impractical for the Hopkins
City Council, to meet and authorize the dispatch and use of Hopkins Fire Department equipment and
personnel to combat such fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrence; and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins City Council, finds it desirable and necessary to authorize the City
Manager /Fire Chief or his /her designee to exercise discretion, considering at all times and in each case
the internal needs of the Hopkins Fire Department and its inhabitants to dispatch Hopkins Fire
Department equipment and personnel as deemed necessary to combat such occurrence whether it takes
place within or without the Hopkins Fire Department boundaries.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such dispatch and use as directed by the
City Manager /Fire Chief his /her designee shall be fully authorized as an act of the Hopkins Fire
Department and all provisions for compensation of personnel, rental of equipment, liability insurance
coverage, workers' compensation insurance and all other safeguards and matters pertaining to the
Hopkins Fire Department, its equipment and personnel, shall apply in each case as if specifically
authorized and directed by this Hopkins City Council, Board, at such time, whether or not the
governing body or authority of the place in which the fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrence
exists, has previously requested and provided for assistance and the use of the equipment and
personnel under a mutual protection agreement or other type protection agreement with the Hopkins
Fire Department.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager /Fire Chief or his /her
designee shall recall, order, and terminate the use of such equipment and personnel when the need
for their use no longer exists, or earlier, when at his discretion it appears in the best interest of the
Hopkins Fire Department.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 6 th day of April, 2010.
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Eu en . Maxwell, Mayor
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erry Ob Ir aier, City Clerk