06-059
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 06-059
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN FOR
MUNICPAL WATER SERVICES
WHEREAS, the W oodhaven Well, located at 6140 Apple Road, has reached it's
service life; and
WHEREAS, The most economical means of providing water service to the 35 homes
within the W oodhaven Well service district is for Shorewood to abandon the W oodhaven Well
and for Chanhassen to provide water service to this district.
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute S 471.59 authorizes two or more governmental
units to enter into agreements to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the
contracting parties or any similar power.
WHEREAS, a Cooperative Agreement has been prepared between the City of
Shorewood and the City of Chanhassen for the City of Chanhassen to provide municipal water
service to the City of Shorewood for a specified service area,
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed said Cooperative Agreement and found it to
be in order.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood, Minnesota:
1. That the Mayor and City Administrator, on behalf of the City of Shorewood, are
hereby authorized to enter into the Cooperative ("Joint Powers") Agreement,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the City of Chanhassen, for providing
municipal water services.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this
14th day of August, 2006.
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ATTEST:
Woody Love, Mayor
JOINT POWER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN
AND
THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF CHANHASSEN, a
Minnesota municipal corporation ("Chanhassen") and the CITY OF SHOREWOOD, a
Minnesota municipal corporation ("Shorewood"), hereinafter collectively referred to as
the "Cities."
RECITALS
A. Shorewood has a failing well that serves 35 single family residential
dwellings in Shorewood.
B. The most economical means of providing water service to the 35 homes in
Shorewood is for Shorewood to abandon the well serving the homes and for Chanhassen
to provide water service to the homes.
C. Minn. Stat. S 471.59 authorizes two or more governmental units to enter
into agreements to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting
parties or any similar power.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Cities agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE. This Agreement shall establish the responsibilities of the
Cities for the construction, maintenance, ownership, and operation of a water
improvement project to serve property in Shorewood.
2. IMPROVEMENT AND PROJECT COSTS. Shorewood shall prepare
plans and specifications for a water improvement project to connect the subject property
to the Chanhassen municipal water system. Shorewood include in the plans a single
meter to measure the water provided to the subject properties. Chanhassen will review
and approve the plans prior to solicitation of bids. Shorewood shall solicit bids or quotes
to contract the project and award a construction contract. City of Shorewood shall
abandon the existing well.
4. OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE. Upon completion of the
improvement project each party shall own and maintain the portion of the project located
within its corporate boundary.
EXHIBIT A
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5. CONNECTION CHARGES. Shorewood shall pay a fee of $230,000 for
connecting to the Chanhassen municipal water system. Payment shall be
made in full on or before September 30, 2006.
6. WATER USAGE. Chanhassen shall bill Shorewood for the water used
by the subjected properties. Usage of water in Shorewood shall be subject to the same
usage rules imposed upon Chanhassen residents including sprinkling regulations. Billing
shall be on a monthly or quarterly basis in accordance with Chanhassen policies. The
water usage rate charged Shorewood will be the same rate charged Chanhassen residents.
Upon receipt of a bill, Shorewood shall remit payment to Chanhassen within thirty (30)
days.
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Thomas A. Furlong, MaJi r
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Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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CITY OF SHoREWoOD
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Its Mayor
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