Res. #05-040 - Opposition to S.1504

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· The bill would permit broadened preemption of local zoning decisions relating to the placement of cell towers, depriving the City of the authority to ensure that such towers are safely and appropriately located in areas to provide the greatest degree of services without unnecessarily posing a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare; and · The bill would eliminate the protection the City currently has against liability for damages and attorneys fees in lawsuits brought by communication service providers against local governments, a type of litigation that the bill would seem to invite service providers to bring. WHEREAS, for these reasons, the City Council finds that it should oppose S. 1504 and urges the Minnesota Congressional Delegation and other members of Congress to oppose S.1504;and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution should be forwarded to the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, other members of Congress as deemed appropriate, and to the President of the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE, MINNESOTA THAT: Section I. For the reasons stated above, the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, declares its opposition to S.1504 and urges the Minnesota Congressional Delegation and all other members of Congress to oppose S.1504. Section II. The City Council hereby directs that this Resolution be forwarded immediately to theMinnesota Congressional Delegation, other members of Congress as deemed appropriate, and to the President of the United States. Section m. This ResolYtion shall SIGNED this the L!L"Oay of ~o ~'l~ MAYO / \ , ,come effective immediately upon its passage. 2005. ATTEST: c- ~-"~~ CITY CLERK