HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-82 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1990/07/02July 2, 1990
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90-82
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FUNDING
OF THE FAIRVIEW RECEIVING AND EVALUATION CENTER
Whereas, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has
voted not to extend the contract for the Fairview Receiving
and Evaluation Center beyond May 31, 1990; and
Whereas, the community relies on Fairview Receiving and
Evaluation Center to provide safe detoxification for
inebriated persons; and
Whereas, intoxicated persons present a serious health and
safety threat to themselves and the health, safety and
tranquillity of others and the community; and
Whereas, intoxicated individuals who cannot be admitted to a
detoxification center due to over crowding, present a number of
problems to the community attempting to assist those individuals;
and
Whereas, the south suburban communities of Hennepin County
have the largest population and receive the lowest level of
detoxification services; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park understands the need for
certain Hennepin County budget cuts; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
THAT:
1) The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners continue to
fund the Fairview Receiving and Evaluation Center in Eden Prairie
which provides detoxification services for intoxicated persons.
2) That funding for detoxification services be distributed
on a pro -rata basis.
Adopted this day, July , 1990.
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Mayor
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City Manager
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