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Attachment 3 DRAFT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The CityfTownship of (City) (Township) has been reviewing the needs of the radio communication system that provides emergency services to police, fire, and emergency medical agencies in its jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Radio Board, as a result of legislative changes, has the authority and resources to provide financial assistance to local units of govemment in the metropolitan area that plan to participate in the regional 800 MHz digital trunked communication system; and WHEREAS, Special legislative authority has been given to Minnesota counties to issue bonds for the purpose of designing, constructing, and installing the infrastructure, facilities, and equipment necessary to participate in the regional system; and WHEREAS, Federal funds have been appropriated and made available through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to supplement local and state funds for the purpose of participating in the regional system, for which metropolitan area local govenlments are eligible; and WHEREAS, The (governing body) of (entity) has determined that its participation in the regional system would improve its interoperability among its various agencies and with other jurisdictions for purposes of mutual aid and emergency medical services, thus improving public safety, as well as the entire region's ability to respond to weapons of mass destruction incidents; Now, Therefore, Be It RESOLVED, That the (goveming body) of (entity) intends to proceed with planning for development of an upgraded radio communication system with the intention of participating in the regional system and that the Metropolitan Radio Board be notified of (entity's) intention and request any state or federal financial incentives that may be offered to local jurisdictions.