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ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this_ day of , 2014, by and between the following governmental units: the cities of Anoka, Champlin, Andover, Bethel, Centerville, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, St. Francis, Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View and the Township of Linwood (collectively "Governmental Units "). WHEREAS, the above named governmental units have determined that it is mutually beneficial for the governmental units to cooperatively address their long term needs for fire- fighting equipment, fire records data systems, fire - fighter training, fire prevention, inspection and public education; and WHEREAS, the above named governmental units may enter into this joint powers agreement pursuant to the authority set forth in Minn. Stat. § 471.59; and WHEREAS, the above named governmental units have previously participated in mutual aid agreements which have been successful in light of encouraging cooperation among the group but do not provide sufficient legal authority for the group to meet upcoming needs and desires; and WHEREAS, the creation of a joint powers agreement will meet the legal needs for the group to accomplish the goals as set forth herein, including interaction with the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council on the public safety data system; and WHEREAS each of the governmental units have considered the alternatives and agreed that creation of this joint powers agreement is in the governmental unit's best interest, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits that each party shall derive herefrom, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I Definitions In the interpretation of this Agreement, the following definitions shall have the meanings given to them. (1) "Governmental unit" shall have the meaning ascribed in Minn. Stat. § 471.59. (2) "Anoka County Fire Protection Council" or "FPC" is the name of the cooperative body created by this Joint Powers Agreement. D -1 19