HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1996-554City of Plymouth
Res. No. % - ssa
DECLARING INTENT TO DISSOLVE RELATIONSHIP WITS WEST
HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD, A.K.A. SUBURBAN ALULANCE,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 311 1997 AND PROVIDING FOR IrS ORDERLY
DISSOLUTION
WHEREAS, the West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, also known as
Suburban Alliance, was established by joint powers agreement in 1973 to provide human
service planning and coordination in western Hennepin County; and
WHEWAS, Suburban Alliance has provided valuable service to western Hennepin
County, but due to financial difficulties is no longer able to perform its core functions of
human service planning and coordination; and
WHEREAS, county and city staffs recommend the dissolution of Suburban Alliance
effective January 31, 1997; and
WHEREAS, county and city staffs recommend exploring new options for providing
human services planning and coordination which can address current needs in western
Hennepin County; and
WAS, the joint powers cities recognize and accept their obligation to pay the
debts and closing costs of Suburban Alliance;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Plymouth, Minnesota that it declares its intent to dissolve its relationship with the West
Hennepin Human Services Planning Board, also known as Suburban Alliance, effectilm
January 31, 1997; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that city staff are directed to discuss with Hennepin
County and the other joint powers cities possible alternatives for human services planning
and coordination in western Hennepin County.
Adopted by the City Council on October 2, 1996.