Town of Richmond

Resolution 2016-02

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PREPARATION OF A COOPERATIvE BOUNDARY PLAN UNDER SECTION 66.0307 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES

WHEREAS, the Town of Richmond through its authorized representatives seeks to reach an agreement with the City of Shawano concerning boundaries and joint planning of bordering territory; and

WHEREAS, Section 66.0307 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes cities and towns to set boundaries between themselves upon adopting and having approved by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, a cooperative plan in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in said section 66.0307; and

WHEREAS, the cooperative plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the territory covered by the plan which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity or the general welfare, as well as the efficiency and economy in the process of development; and

WHEREAS, cooperative planning and establishment of boundaries is in the best interests of the participating municipalities and this resolution authorizes a Cooperative Boundary Agreement Committee to participate with consenting municipalities in cooperative planning;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Richmond be authorized to participate, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.0307 with the City of Shawano in the preparation of a cooperative plan determining the boundaries and preserving the boundaries which are mutually agreeable to the municipalities participating in the cooperative plan.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this Resolution shall be given, in writing, by the Town Clerk of the Town of Richmond within five days of adoption to the parties identified in Section 66.0307(4)(a).

                        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the City of Shawano for the purpose of binding said municipalities to the agreements pending final approval of the Cooperative Plan by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

Adopted this 8th day of  August, 2016  by the Town Board of Richmond.

Steve Gueths                                                                      Attested by:  Richard J. Stadelman

Town Chairperson                                                                Town Clerk

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