Resolution - 24-25: Supporting the Formation of a Fire Joint Powers Agreement CITY OF SPRING PARK
SPRING PARK, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION #24-25
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF A FIRE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT (IPA) BETWEEN THE CITIES OF MINNETRISTA,MOUND,
SAINT BONIFACIUS,SHOREWOOD,AND SPRING PARK
WHEREAS, the cities of Minnetrista,Mound,Saint Bonifacius,Shorewood,and Spring
Park have recognized a shared need for efficient and reliable fire protection services for
their respective communities;and
WHEREAS,collaborative efforts through a Joint Powers Agreement QPA) will enable
these cities to pool resources,optimize response times,and improve emergency services
through unified regional fire protection;and
WHEREAS,a Joint Powers Agreement for fire protection would allow for more consistent
service delivery across municipal boundaries,leveraging shared resources,personnel,and
infrastructure to the benefit of all participating communities;and
WHEREAS, the proposed Joint Powers Agreement would promote fiscal responsibility
and sustainability,enabling a cost-effective model for fire protection and emergency
response services;and
WHEREAS, collaboration between the cities of Minnetrista,Mound,Saint Bonifacius,
Shorewood,and Spring Park will enhance the safety and welfare of their residents through
improved fire protection capabilities;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Spring Park
hereby expresses its full support for the continuing development of a Joint Powers
Agreement among the cities of Minnetrista,Mound,Saint Bonifacius,Shorewood,and
Spring Park for the purpose of establishing a regional fire protection authority;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Spring Park
authorizes its designated representatives to engage in discussions,planning,and backing of
the necessary steps toward the formation and implementation of a Joint Powers Agreement
in partnership with the other participating municipalities.
Adopted by the City Council on this 16d' day of December 2024.
Approved:
,Jeff Hoffman,Mayor
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Hoffman,City Clerk