RES 2023-78 Establishing Fire and Emergency Services DepartmentCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2023-78
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OTSEGO FIRE &EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents and recognizes the growing
need for dedicated fire and emergency services within our community; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department will provide local control and improve
response times during emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego seeks to enhance its ability to collect and analyze fire incident data through access to the
National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS); and
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego recognizes the importance of obtaining a State Fire Department Identification number from
the State of Minnesota to achieve official recognition and access state -level resources; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department may render us eligible for state and
federal grant programs that can provide critical financial support for department development and operations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council expresses its deep commitment to enhancing public safety and response capabilities within the City
of Otsego.
2. The Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department is hereby established.
3. The City Council directs the City Administration to allocate the necessary funds and resources for the establishment,
development, and operation of the Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department.
4. The City Council authorizes the City Administration to take all required actions to obtain access to the National Fire
Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and a Fire Department Identification number from the State of Minnesota for the
Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department.
5. The City Council directs the City Administration to explore and apply for any available state and federal grant
programs that can provide financial assistance for the Otsego Fire &Emergency Services Department.
6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of November, 2023,
MOTION BY:Goede
SECONDED BY1�I0ores
INFAVOR:Goede, Stockamp, Dahl,and Moores
OPPOSED: Dunlap
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, Clit Clerk