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RESOLUTION 17-05-17
A RESOLUTION OUTLINING THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Whereas, there has been recent public discussion and discourse in some communities in Washington
County with to regard to the provision of police services and in some instances movements have been made
to disband police forces and to instead contract with the Washington County Sheriff, and;
Whereas,other communities have also considered such steps to contract for police/public safety services
to meet needs specific to them, however others have chosen to maintain their police forces, and;
Whereas, each City must understand its own economic, political and social context to provide the most
optimal public safety services for both the short and long term needs of their community, and;
Whereas, the City of Oak Park Heights desires to clarify for the public record at this time that its Police
Department and its Officers provide the best value for its residents and community as a whole; and,
Whereas,the City does support strong community policing—such as currently in practice with the City's
Department and with City officers who know residents and businesses and which creates a positive
atmosphere, deep stability and strong community representation.
n NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK
PARK HEIGHTS does support its current Police Department and its Officers and that the services
currently provided are the best value to City residents and businesses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,cities and/or counties engaging in contracting certain provisions
for public safety should ensure that those costs are not subsidized by other communities nor other taxpayers
not party to the contract.
Passed by the City ouncil for the City of Oak Parr,. eigjits t is 9th day o"!Iay, 2017
Mary'MeC tuber, Mayor
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on, City Administrator