#006 03-07-77 Endorsement State Financing 911 Emergency Systems1
Resolution No. 6
March 7, 1977
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Relating to the Endorsement of State Financing for
Certain Features of 911 Emergency Telephone Systems)
WHEREAS, the 911 emergency telephone system has been under study in
the State of Minnesota for several years; and
WHEREAS, planning of a 911 emergency telephone system for the entire
seven county metropolitan area has recently been accomplished; and
WHEREAS, a Metropolitan Inter -County Ad Hoc Committee on 911
financing has prepared a proposal for the financing of 911 telephone
systems on a State-wide basis; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin Emergency Communication Organization (RECO),
which has been developed to coordinate emergency communication planning,
has demonstrated support for this plan by unanimously adopting it and
encouraging all units of government in Hennepin Councy to endorse these
same recommendations; and
WHEREAS, legislation mandating the adoption of 911 on a State-wide
basis has been introduced into the last two sessions of the Minnesota
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this issue will again be under con-
sideration in the present session of the Minnesota Legislature; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that capital costs for the equipment
necessary to implement the 911 system will be financed with federal
and/or state grants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley
encorses the "Statement of Policy: 911 Telephone System Financing'
recommendation which encourages the Minnesota State Legislature to
look on the telephone company gross earnings tax as a source of rev-
enue for the recurring costs of a basic 911 system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley supports the
other recommendations in the report; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded
to the legislative representatives of the City of Golden Valley in the
Minnesota State Legislature, to the 911 Coordinator of t Metropolitan
Council, and to Sheriff Donald Omodt, President of th a nepi mer-
gency Communication Organization.
Attest:
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Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Thorsen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
City Clerk.