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REQUESTFORCOUNCILACTION Date: 12/9/2002 Item No: XI. F. Department Approval: Manager Approved: Agenda Section: A Consent Item Description: Authorization to Enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Oakdale Background Minnesota State Statute 471.59 authorizes political subdivisions of the State to enter into joint powers agreements (JPA) for the joint exercise of powers that are common to each. Over the past six months, the City of Oakdale and the City of Roseville have held on-going discussions in regards to the sharing of management information systems support. The City of Roseville currently employs two full-time employees to administer the City's information systems. A third budgeted position is in the process of being filled. In addition, the City also maintains joint powers agreements with six surrounding cities to provide similar support, although on a lesser basis. The proposed JPA with the City of Oakdale is similar to the other Agreements in both structure and substance. Discussion Items In an effort to ensure periodic, part-time computer and technical support services, the City of Oakdale wishes to engage the City of Roseville in a joint powers agreement. Staff believes that the City of Roseville can provide the technical support desired by the City of Oakdale without compromising services to Roseville. The attached JPA has been approved by the City of Oakdale and is awaiting approval from the Roseville City Council. Budget Impact Both the existing, and proposed JPAs provide non-tax revenues to support City operations. The hourly rates charged to other cities are approximately twice the total cost of the City employee. (Yet substantially lower than could be obtained from private companies — hence the value to other cities is greater). There is no immediate budget impact. The presence of this JPA along with existing budgeted revenue sources is sufficient to fund the City's personnel and related information systems costs. Council Action Requested Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Oakdale for the purposes of providing periodic, part- time information systems support.