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Subject: <br /> <br /> December 5, 2003 <br /> <br />Resolution of Support for Combined Metro Area <br />Mosquito Control <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the Cass County <br />Commission consider issuing a resolution of mutual support for the metro area <br />mosquito control effort. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: There are several agencies involved with mosquito control <br />in the area. This includes Cass County, City of Fargo, City of West Fargo, Clay <br />County, City of Moorhead, and City of Dilworth. We currently operate <br />independently of the Minnesota jurisdictions, but communicate on activities <br />affecting the area. The intent is to further coordinate efforts with larviciding <br />techniques, spraying activities and training. <br /> <br />KEY ISSUES: The resolution does not bind us to a committal to the agencies, <br />but is a good faith effort to improve and facilitate a coordinated effort. <br /> <br />POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: None <br /> <br />FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The resolution will be included in the <br />MASH Act grant application for $100,000 of matching money available from the <br />Federal Government, and an additional $10,000 is available for cities and <br />counties that show cooperative efforts. This grant is specifically for mosquito <br />abatement and may be funded for up to 5 years. <br /> <br />LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: None <br /> <br />K:\Wagner~VECTORRESOLUTION-ISSUES12-15-03.doc <br /> <br /> <br />