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Resolution in Support of Collaborative efforts between the Cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills as a result of the Special Meeting held June 15, 2009
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Whereas, the City Councils of the Cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills met for the first time, at a Joint Meeting on Monday, June 15, 2009 to discuss topics of mutual interest; and
Whereas, discussion centered around existing and potential new areas of collaboration and relationship building between the Cities; and
Whereas, both Cities currently collaborate with inter-governmental agreements for the Older Persons Commission, Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, and the Rochester Hills Public Library, provide mutual aid for Fire and EMS services and further cooperate to promote the area to the film industry; and
Whereas, the Council Members concurred that they want to enhance existing open lines of communication between the respective City Councils and between the Department Heads/Directors for each City; and
Whereas, the Council Members further concurred that they will strive to meet on a regular basis to identify areas for future collaboration, such as joint purchasing efforts, between the two governmental bodies while continuing to provide a high level of service at an efficient and reasonable cost to the residents of each City; and
Whereas, a Sister City Committee has previously been created for the City of Rochester and the City of Rochester Hills that will be used as a steering committee.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City Council and City Manager of Rochester and the City Council and Mayor of Rochester Hills, agree to support efforts to collaborate while maintaining the unique identity of each City and to build mutual trust.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council members assigned to the Rochester/Rochester Hills Sister City Committee agree to meet on a regular basis to continue the efforts identified herein.