Administration - Brian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Police Chief
Title
Approve Mutual Aid Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the City of Minneapolis
Executive Summary
Council is asked to approve the proposed mutual aid agreement with the City of Minneapolis for law enforcement services.
Background
The City’s Emergency Management ordinance was adopted in 2008 and states the local emergency management director “shall present such agreements (i.e., mutual aid) for the city council for its action.” Minn. Stat Sec. 12.25, Subd. 1 states that the local emergency management director “is directly responsible for the organization, administration, and operation of the local organization for emergency management, subject to the direction and control of the local governing body.”
Per Minn. Stat. Sec. 12.27, Subd. 1 states that the local emergency management director “may, in collaboration with other public and private agencies within this state, develop or cause to be developed mutual aid arrangements for reciprocal emergency aid and assistance in an emergency or disaster too great to be deal with unassisted.” Cities benefit from mutual aid agreements by providing and receiving assistance when needed in events such as potential civil unrest as may be occurring in Minneapolis.
The attached agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item relates to a number of aspects of the strategic plan as it is associated with the regional safety of neighborhoods and businesses.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
There is no direct financial impact in executing the agreement.
Public Outreach/Input
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approve the mutual aid agreement for law enforcement services with the City of Minneapolis and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, and Safety Services Manger to execute the agreement.
Attachment List
Agreement