#122 12-03-79 Approve Study Consolidated Dispatch ServiceResolution #122
December 3, 1979
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
IN REGARD TO STUDY OF
CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH SERVICE
WHEREAS, the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New
Hope, and Robbinsdale, are desirous of studying the possible benefits to be
obtained by a consolidated dispatch service for the five communities, and
WHEREAS, the five communities have by earlier resolution agreed to co-
sponsor a grant application for L.E.A.A. funding for a technical study of a
consolidated dispatch service, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to establish a committee and administrative
structure to represent the communities in selection and direction of a consultant,
to carry out the study, to develop recommendations as to implementation of the
study,conclusions and to handle the administrative details of the grant admin-
istration,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley that:
1. The City of New Hope shall act as the secretariat for the committee
to be established below and shall act as the grant administrator under the
direction of the committee.
2. A ten member committee shall be established to direct the study.
It shall consist of the City Manager and Chief of Police (or the Chief's des-
ignated representative) of each community. The committee shall:
a) Formulate the criteria for and select a consultant for the
study.
b) Establish guidelines for the study and direct the consultant
as the study is done.
c) Develop from the study conclusions, a recommended course of
action to follow in implementation of a consolidated dispatch
system, or recommend that the consolidation is not feasible.
d) Hold its initial meeting upon call of the New Hope City Manager
and select a permanent Chairman and Vice Chairman at that meeting.
3. That each city shall be responsible fo ne fifth (1/5) of the
local match required in the L.E.A.A. funding. Th 1 cal tch is now estimated
to be $400.00 per city.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JOHN MURPVY, CITY CLERK
Resolution #122 (continued)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 Clerk.
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