HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1977-114• CITY OF PLYMDUrfl •
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of
the City Council of the City of Plymouth, MEMeSoft was held on the
28th day of February 19 77. The following members were
present: ftynr Hilde_ Council +n Hunt_ Neils_ Seibold and Spaeth
The following members were absent: None
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Councilman Spaeth introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION Nn. 77-114
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 (HECO), 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 County 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
it is anticipated to be under consideration 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH.
MINNESOTA hereby endorses 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 revenue
for the recurring costs of a basic 911 system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Senator
Staples and Representative Heinitz, to the 911 Coordinator of the Metropolitan
Council, and to Sheriff Donald Omodt, President of the Hennepin Emergency
Communication Organization.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded
bys and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following vote in avor thereof: Mayor Hilde, Councilmen Hunt, Neils,
the Ivllowing voreQ against or abstained:
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly
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