03/07/2006 Resolutions 2006-87
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-87
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island (City) entered into a "Interlocal Agreement By
and Between the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island for Joint Special Weapons and Tactics
Team," with the County of Hall (County) dated March 9,2004; and
WHEREAS, the term ofthis agreement is for five years with renewals for successive
one year periods; and
WHEREAS, the agreement permits the City or the County to terminate the agreement
upon thirty days prior written notice; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Patrol has a full service SWAT team located in the
City which is available to assist law enforcement as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City's Police Department is seeking to avoid duplication of services
and reallocate personnel in a more effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Police Department is recommending that it would be in the best
interest ofthe Police Department to terminate the interlocal agreement for a SWAT team with Hall
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the "Interlocal Agreement By and Between the
County of Hall and the City of Grand Island for Joint Special Weapons and Tactics Team" dated
March 9, 2004, shall be terminated and the Mayor is authorized to sign a thirty day notice which
shall be given to the County of such termination pursuant to paragraph "4" of the agreement.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a I ...~!P r. 'J
March 2, 2006 a City Attorney
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