HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-124 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COIINTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION
Date June 21, 1993 Resolution 93-124
Motion By Harvey Seconded By Sin t
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS CONTINUE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE
JUVENILE DETENTION FOR DAKOTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Juvenile detention is important for the
safety and well-being of the citizens of Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, Juvenile detention is also important for the
safety and well-being of juvenile offenders; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County needs secure detention in the.
1990's and into the next century; and
WHEREAS, The lack of juvenile detention creates a
• hardship for law enforcement personnel in Dakota County as well
as for parents and citizens; and
WHEREAS, The contract for juvenile detention with Anoka
County is expected to end in mid-1994. Officers will once again
experience time consuming. problems with a lack of bed space and
transportation.
WHEREAS, There has been a 59% increase in juvenile
delinquency petitions filed by the Dakota County Attorney over
the past two years; and
WHEREAS,. Juvenile arrests for violent crimes have risen
62% in Dakota County from .1985 to 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council'of
the City of Lakeville
1. We request continued participation of the Dakota
County Chiefs of Police Association in the planning
process for secure detention in Dakota County.
2. We ask that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners
and County Staff continue to see juvenile detention
as an issue of utmost importance to the safety and
• well-being of the citizens of Dakota County.
3. The City Clerk is directed to forward certified
copies of this Resolution to the. Dakota County Board.
of Commissioners.
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• ADOPTED this 21st day of June , 1993,
by the City Council of the City of La evi e
CIT F' LAKEVILLE
BY
Du ne Zaun Mayor
ATTEST:
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Charlene Friedges ~ C ~ y Clerk
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