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File #: DC-4196    Version: 1
Type: Consent Action Status: Passed
File created: 1/17/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/4/2025 Final action: 2/4/2025
Enactment date: 2/4/2025 Resolution #: 25-083
Title: Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Township Of Ravenna For Ordinance Enforcement
Sponsors: Sheriff

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff

FILE TYPE: Consent Action

 

TITLE

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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Township Of Ravenna For Ordinance Enforcement

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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED

Authorization to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna for ordinance enforcement.

 

SUMMARY

In 2010, with approval from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office executed joint powers agreements with several townships/cities to enforce selected local ordinances. Additional townships and cities have executed similar agreements with the Sheriff’s Office. The previous joint power agreement for ordinance enforcement with the Township of Ravenna expired on December 31, 2024. The Township and the Sheriff wish to renew the agreement. The Sheriff agreed to provide ordinance enforcement for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

 

In 2025, the County will receive $80.00 per hour for investigative services and $60.00 per hour for court preparation/waiting time. The rates will be evaluated and possibly amended on January 1, 2026, to reflect any increase in the County’s cost to provide services pursuant to the agreement. Notice of any cost increase shall be provided to the township/city each year by November 1, immediately preceding January 1. During the fourteen years that the joint powers agreements have been in effect, only two entities have been billed for services.

 

RECOMMENDATION

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Authorize the Sheriff to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna for ordinance enforcement services for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS

  None              Current budget              Other        

  Amendment Requested                           New FTE(s) requested

 

RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, since 2010 and with approval from the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, the Dakota County Sheriff has enforced selected and pre-approved local ordinances with cities and townships requesting those services after the execution of separate joint powers agreements; and

 

WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office had a prior joint powers agreement for ordinance enforcement with Ravenna Township which expired on December 31, 2024 and each party wishes to continue the agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, in 2025, the County would receive $80.00 per hour for investigative services and $60.00 per hour for court preparation/waiting time; and

 

WHEREAS, the rates will be evaluated and possibly amended on January 1, 2026, to reflect any increase in the County’s cost to provide services pursuant to the agreement with notice of any cost increase provided to the township/city by November 1, 2025; and

 

WHEREAS, the Sheriff agrees to provide ordinance enforcement services to the township of Ravenna for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to execute a joint powers agreement with the Township of Ravenna to enforce selected ordinances for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

 

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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION

18-548; 10/23/18

21-614; 12/14/21

24-632; 12/17/24

 

ATTACHMENTS

None.

 

BOARD GOALS

   A Great Place to Live                                          A Healthy Environment     

   A Successful Place for Business and Jobs         Excellence in Public Service

 

CONTACT

Department Head: Joe Leko

Author: Nina Langer