DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Rosemount For Emergency Management Planning
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Rosemount for emergency management planning from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
SUMMARY
Dakota County has contracted with the cities of Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul to provide support for emergency management planning since 2013. These cities entered a new one-year JPA for 2026.
The City of Rosemount recently contacted Dakota County Emergency Management requesting to contract with Dakota County to provide the same support for Emergency Management Planning.
Providing emergency management services to communities needing planning and exercise support benefits the County and the communities by promoting preparedness and standardizing Emergency Operations Plans (EOP). Communities benefit from contracting with Dakota County because these services are provided by a well-established emergency management contractor through additional contracted hours paid for by the cities included in JPAs.
Contracting with the County for emergency planning activities includes the use of the County Emergency Operations plan as a city template which promotes consistency in emergency operations planning. It also allows for increased consistency in countywide emergency response. Aligning with the County annual EOP update allows for timely and consistent city EOP updates and exercise collaborations with the County. Contracting with the cities for emergency planning services results in Dakota County being a regional leader in emergency preparedness.
The JPA includes the following deliverables:
1. Emergency Operations Plan Update
2. Emergency Operations Center Tabletop or Functional Exercise and Development
The joint powers agreements provide for contracted emergency management planning within a defined work plan and contracted hours by an already established sub-contractor. See Attachment: City of Rosemount JPA
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommend that the Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a JPA with the City of Rosemount for Emergency Management Planning from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The County will be reimbursed $6,578 by the City of Rosemount in 2026. This will be recorded as revenue to the General Fund.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, since 2013 and with the approval of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the County has provided emergency management planning services to the Cities of Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount has requested that the County provide emergency management support through a joint powers agreement (JPA) for a one-year period; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County agrees to enter into a JPA and provide the city emergency management planning support with an already-approved sub-contractor for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will be reimbursed by the city $6,578.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Rosemount, where the Dakota County will provide emergency management support through a sub-contractor, for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-596; 12/16/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: City of Rosemount JPA
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Jenny Groskopf
Author: Kelly Miller