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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 90-06RESOLUTION NO.90-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN AN ALLIANCE MADE UP OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SERVING PINAL COUNTY WHO SHARE A MUTUAL INTEREST IN THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT. WHEREAS,the future growth and development of Pinal County depends on the availability of our water resources and a clean and healthy environment,and; WHEREAS,Pinal County's water rights and environment are being threatened on many levels,and; WHEREAS,Pinal County and the municipalities therein have the responsibility of protecting the environment and water rights of our constituents,and; WHEREAS,i t is mutually beneficial and financially prudent that the County,and the Cities and Towns join together to objectively and collectively pursue the goal of protecting our water and environ- ment; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: 1.That by passage of this resolution,the City of Apache Junction hereby agrees to participate in an intergovern- mental agreement which forms a non-profit corporation to be known as the Pinal County Governmental Alliance. 2.The purpose of the corporation shall be as follows: a.To see that all member agencies are kept fully informed and educated on all water and environmental issues which may directly or indirectly affect its sphere of influence. b.To lobby at state and national levels for legisla- tion which will protect the rights of the member agencies and their constituents and to oppose legislation detrimental to those rights. c.To work with other rural counties and communities who have mutual interests,concerns,and problems. d.16 educate the public and public officials on water and environmental issues and the effects such issues have on Pinal County and the municipalities therein. RESOLUTION NO.90-06 PAGE 1 e.To carry out other functions relative to water rights and environmental issues as directed by the Board of Directors of the Alliance. 3.Each entity shall appoint one elected official to serve on the Board of Directors,and one appointed official to serve on the management advisory board. 4.The Alliance shall establish a centrally located office and may hire staff,engage consultants,and generally execute the necessary actions to effectively carry out the mandates of this resolution. 5.The Management Committee shall establish a yearly budget which shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.Prorated costs to participating agencies shall be established and approved by the Board of Directors. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,this 6th day of March 1990. SIGNED AND DATED THIS ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LEXAND Cityeittorney RESOLUTION NO.90-06 PAGE 2 7th DAY OF Manch KENNETH BLUNTSCHLY Mayor ,1990.