Adopt Resolution #21-099 Agreement to Terminate the Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement Between the City of Ramsey and the City of Nowthen

The city of Ramsey and the city of Nowthen entered into a Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement in 2009 (“the JPA”) for the purpose of cooperating to provide fire and rescue services in portions of Ramsey and all of Nowthen. The JPA contains a provision by which one party can terminate the JPA with two years’ written notice and Ramsey provided Nowthen with written notice of termination in December 2019, with an effective termination date of December 31, 2021. 

Following extensive discussions, the parties agree that the termination date can be moved up and that the JPA is and shall be terminated as of the effective date that the Governor of the State of Minnesota signs into law the special legislation that is pending before the Minnesota State Legislature concerning the Ramsey Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association.  

The parties also agree as of April 26, 2021 that the operational control of fire and rescue operations within the boundary of the city of Nowthen shall no longer be vested in the Ramsey Fire Chief. Such operational control of fire and rescue operations within the City of Nowthen shall be vested in the City of Nowthen and the Nowthen Fire Chief.   


 

No additional funding is needed.

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #21-099, Agreement To Terminate Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement Between the City of Ramsey and the City of Nowthen

Adopt Resolution #21-099, Agreement To Terminate Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement Between the City of Ramsey and the City of Nowthen