HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-360CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-360
A RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF MAPLE GROVE FOR USE OF THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING FACILITY
WHEREAS, due to the closure of the City's Firearms Range, the police department staff
has researched firearms training options including three different training facilities located in the
west metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the city of Maple Grove's Law Enforcement Training
Facility (LETF), located at 11390 89th Avenue North in Maple Grove, would best meet the departmental
needs by offering a long-term, highly constrictive training opportunity in a newly renovated state-of-
the-art facility and will further enhance existing collaborative efforts between departments and be
conveniently located thereby limiting travel expense and time; and
WHEREAS, after review, staff is recommending the membership option that allows for
priority scheduling, fiill use of the range, decision shoot equipment, classroom, cleaning facilities
and armory including secured storage space; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the cities of Maple Grove and
Plymouth has been drafted and reviewed by legal and administrative staff, and
WHEREAS, the JPA would be effective January 1, 2013 with a term of 25 years and
include a first year fee in 2013 of $50,000 and an annual fixed capital contribution of $15,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA that the Joint Powers Agreement between the
cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth for use of the Law Enforcement Training Facility is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized
to sign said agreement.
Approved this 10h day of December, 2012.