11-057CITY OF SHOREWOOD
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE EXCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Whereas, the City of Shorewood is a Member of the Excelsior Fire District (EFD), which
was established by ajoint powers agreement (JPA) signed on August 29, 2000;
and
Whereas, the current JPA has a budget timeline for the EFD Board to submit a proposed
budget to member cities by June 15, and this date does not allow adequate time
for the EFD to include the Relief Association's mandatory contribution which is
determined by July 31; and
Whereas, to obtain a more accurate budget, the Board of the Excelsior Fire District has
recommended approval of the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement,
relating to Section 8 which will provide for the EFD Board to submit its proposed
budget to member cities by August 10, and provides Member City councils to
vote on the proposed budget by September 15; and
Whereas, the Amendment to the Agreement will take effect only if approved by the councils
of each of the five Member cities of the EFD; and
Whereas, the Council of the City of Shorewood is committed to viability and success of the
Excelsior Fire District,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Shorewood, that it
hereby approves the Third Amendment to the Excelsior Fire District Joint Powers Agreement,
and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Joint Powers Agreement
Including l 2 °d 3` Amendments.
Adopted this 10th day of October, 2011.
Christine Liz&, Mayor
ATTEST:
Administrator /Clerk