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Res. #14 -008 <br /> JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF CENTERVILLE AND CIRCLE PINES IN <br /> SUPPORT OF THE EXISTING AND FUTURE <br /> CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT <br /> WHEREAS, Centennial Fire District was established in 1985 to provide fire service to <br /> the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes, and <br /> WHEREAS, Centennial Fire District continues to provide an essential community -based <br /> service, and <br /> WHEREAS, Centennial Fire District provides high levels of fire and rescue services, <br /> protecting property and life in our cities, and <br /> WHEREAS, on January 27, 2014, Lino Lakes voted to withdraw from the fire district, <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, in 2016, the cities partnering in Centennial Fire District will likely change, <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, it is important to affirm the continued dedication and professionalism of <br /> Centennial Fire District firefighters, and <br /> WHEREAS, the cities of Centerville and Circle Pines pledge to keep the Centennial Fire <br /> District intact as continuing members of the district, and <br /> WHEREAS, the cities of Centerville and Circle Pines have a like vision for the future of <br /> the Centennial Fire District. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Centerville, <br /> Minnesota, as follows: <br /> 1. The City Council hereby reaffirms its commitment to remain part of Centennial Fire <br /> District. <br /> 2. The City Council herby declares its support of the leadership of Centennial Fire <br /> District, specifically including Chief Jerry Streich to continue without interruption, <br /> regardless of the number of cities that are members of the District. <br /> 3. The City Council affirms its support of- <br /> - Centennial Fire District volunteers <br /> - Continuation of the high level of training and professionalism <br /> - EMT level rescue response <br /> - High quality fire prevention and suppression <br /> - Providing quality training to outside organizations <br /> - Encouraging other communities to partner in the Centennial Fire District <br />