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<br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council 4.6 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Consent December 21, 2020 Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Amendment Extending Fire Services Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Agreement with City of Otsego <br />Reviewed by <br />Peter Beck, City Attorney <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion, an amendment extending the fire services agreement with the City of Otsego. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The City of Otsego contracts with the Cities of Elk River, Rogers, and Albertville for fire protection services. The <br />contract with the City of Elk River is scheduled to expire effective December 31, 2020. <br /> <br />The City of Otsego has requested an extension of the service contract. Pandemic preparation/interruptions and <br />staffing with both the Elk River Fire Department and the City of Otsego’s administration created several <br />challenges this year. <br /> <br />Staff recommends Council approve the proposed contract extension, which has been approved by Otsego, so that <br />a proper negotiation for services can be conducted that is beneficial to both cities. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The Elk River Mission Statement includes components to be meet changing needs - be agile and be responsible <br />for every dollar - be good stewards. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Fire Services Agreement Extension Amendment <br /> <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br /> <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. <br /> Updated: August 2020 <br />