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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 96-_2
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
1996 GOOSE RELOCATION PROGRAM AND
TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO COVER ADDITIONAL COSTS
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has determined tha: it has a goose overpopulation
problem; and
WHEREAS, it has also determined that one of the most effective ways to imps^t this
problem is to participate in the annual goose round -up through the University of Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, we have been notified that for 1996 there is no relocation area for the
adult geese; and
WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota has notified us that it will be using the food
shelf program for all adult geese captured in the 1996 program; and
WHEREAS, we have also been notified there will be an additional cost of $15 per
adult goose for processing fees; and
WHEREAS, City staff believes the maximum additional amount needed for 1996
should be $4,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plymouth City Council that the
Public Safety Department is authorized to participate in the 1996 goose relocation effort within
the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $4,500 will be transferred from Contingency
Funds to the goose relocation account, 101-189-899.67 to cover additional costa of the
program,
Adopted by the City Council on clay 15 , 1996