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RESOLUTION NO. 03- 090
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH
PLANNING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN
UPGRADED RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
IN COOPERATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN RADIO BOARD
WHEREAS, the radio communication system in use by the City of St. Louis Park is in
need of replacement to provide emergency services to police and fire agencies in its jurisdiction;
and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the
authonty and resources to provide financial assistance to local units of government in the
Metropolitan Area that plan to participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trunked
communications system; and
WHEREAS, federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of
participating in the regional system, for which metropolitan area local governments are eligible;
and
WHEREAS, the City of St Louis Park has determined that its participation in the
regional system would improve interoperability among its vanous agencies and partners, as well
as with otherjunsdictions for purposes of mutual aid and emergency medical services, thus
improving public safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park intends to
proceed with planning for development of an upgraded radio communication system with the
intention of participating in the regional system and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be
notified of St Louis Park's intention and request any state or federal financial incentives that
may be offered to local jurisdictions.
Reviewe - for Administration Adopted by the City Council July 21, 2003
City Manager
Attest.
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