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DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION (June 8, 2010) Page 11 <br />Wellhead Protection Implementation <br />Joint Powers Agreement <br />THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the cities of <br />[ j Anoka; [ ] Blaine; [ ] Centerville; [ ] Circle Pines; [ ] Coon Rapids; [ ] Fridley; [ ] Lexington; [ j Lino Lakes; <br />[ ] Ramsey; and [ ] Spring Lake Park (hereinafter referred to as "Cities ") and the [ ] County of Anoka <br />(hereinafter referred to as "County"), each acting by and through its governing body, pursuant to MN <br />Stat. §471.59 providing for the joint exercise of powers. <br />RECITALS <br />1. The Cities are required by the Minnesota Department of Health to implement their wellhead <br />protection plans for their community public water supplies and desire to coordinate their efforts <br />to protect their well water supply for their communities. <br />The Cities have determined that it is in their best interests to implement the common elements of <br />their wellhead protection plans jointly. <br />The Cities desire to coordinate the implementation of common elements of their wellhead <br />protection plans through cooperation among members that is efficient and cost effective. <br />4. The County is committed to enhancing water resources protection and public health and finds it <br />to the County's interest to facilitate the joint efforts of the Cities. <br />NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and in exercise of the <br />powers granted by MN Stat. §471.59, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows: <br />1. PURPOSE <br />1.1. The Cities and County agree that they have joined together for the purpose of jointly and <br />cooperatively: <br />1.1.1. implement common wellhead protection plans for the Cities; <br />1.1.2. establish a joint user group to handle activities related to this agreement; <br />1.1.3. authorize the County to act as facilitator and as agent contracting for any consultant <br />services or applying for any grants; <br />1.1.4. allocate costs; and <br />1.1.5. receive and disburse grants. <br />2. TERM <br />2.1. This agreement shall be effective [ date ] and shall continue until terminated as provided herein. <br />3. ANOKA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WELLHEAD GROUP <br />3.1. The governing body of each of the Cities shall appoint one representative to serve as a member <br />of the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group (hereinafter "Group "). <br />