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Authorizing HREEO staff to enter into an extension of the CERT Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
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WHEREAS, the CERT Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County and Hennepin County (the Parties) has expired, and
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to enter into an extension of the JPA, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 84 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code allows the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity to partner with other government entities to more efficiently certify businesses as Minority Owned Enterprises, Woman Owned Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises, and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board and Ramsey County Board have authorized an extension of the JPA, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to enter into an extension of the JPA, attached as Exhibit A.