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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. % - acro
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO
JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN SUBURBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 permits two or more governmental units, by
agreement of their governing bodies, to jointly and cooperatively exercise any power common
to each of them; and
WHEREAS, an organization has been formed known as the Suburban Transit Association
composed of cities within the Metropolitan area which operate "Opt -Out" transit systems; and
WHEREAS, this organization was formed as a joint powers agreement in accordance with the
Statutes of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into this Joint and Cooperative Agreement to develop
programs on matters of mutual concern and interest and identify, review, and actively oppose
proposals which may be in conflict with the interest of the members.
WHEREAS, it is considered a mutual benefit to the City to be a member of the association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are
hereby authorized and directed to execute the Joint and Cooperative Agreement as amended
and attached hereto thereby pennitting the City to continue membership in the Suburban
Transit Association.
FURTHER, that the Mayor is appointed as the City Representative and the City Transit
Administrator is appointed as the alternate.
Adopted by the City Council on December 18, 1996.
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