Authorizing entry into an agreement for cooperative operation of a Michiana Area Council of Governments

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I ' RESOLUTION NO. 233-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE OPERATION OF A MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, being Acts of 1957 of the Indiana General Assembly, Chapter 118 (more commonly known as Sections 53-1101 to 53-1107, Burns Indiana Statutes annotated, 1964 replacement) and Urban Cooperation Act No. 7, Michigan Public Acts of 1967, Extra Session, provides that public agencies may enter into an agreement with one another for joint and cooperative action; and WHEREAS, to insure that such joint, cooperative action and comprehensive planning processes are conducted in a framework of consistent policies, that the program is executed in accord- ance with sound management principles and is responsive and meets the needs of the regional area, and WHEREAS, the concept of voluntary cooperation among local governments, while retaining local home rule, is the best solution for dealing with regional challenges beyond individual capabilities; and WHEREAS, it is desirable, advantageous and in the public interest that the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana enter into an agreement for joint and cooperation action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana hereby elects to enter into such agreement and to become a member of the Michiana Area Council of Governments.