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SubStitute 1/20/2010 Council File # 1a-75
Green Sheet # 3095399
RESOLUTION o?�
CITY OF SAl PAUL, MINN OTA
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Resolution Requesting the Ci[y Attomey to File an Amicus Brief in the Appeal of
the Case of Brayton, et al v. Pawlenty, et al (The Unallotment Case)
WHEREAS, Deanna Btayton and others sued Governor Tim Pawlenty and others in Ramsey Counry District Court in
the case of Brayton et at. v Pawtenty, et at, challenging the Governor's use of unallotment to reduce fundmg for Minnesota
Supplemental Aid and the Renter Properry Tax Fund; and
WHEREAS, on December 3Q 2009, the District Court enjoined the Governor's use of unaliotment to reduce funding
for Minnesota Supplemental Aid and the Renter Proper[y Tax Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Govemor has stated his intent to appeal tttis decision to the Mmnesota Court of Ap�eals; and
WHEREAS, the Govemor also used unaliotment to reduce funding for Local Government Aid resulting in a loss of
$ 5 Mi]lion-}osse€fevea�for the City of Saint Paul; and
in 2009 and $11.6 million in 2010
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to file an amic�s ("frie�d of the court") brief in this case supporting the District
Court's decision.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Counci] and tha Mayor cequest the Ciry Attorney to file an amicus brief
i� the Court of Appeals in the case of Brayton, et al v Aawlenry, et a7. in support of the District Court decision.
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E•Document Required: Y
Document Contact: Donna Sanders
ConWct Phone: 6-8650
Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature)
Action Requested:
Resolu[ion Requesting the City Attomey to Fi]e an Amicus Brief in the Appeal of the Case of Brayton, et al v. Pawlenty, et al (The
Unallotment Case)
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personai Service Contracts Must Answer the Foliowing Questions:
Pfanni�g Commission �, Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Commiriee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not norcnally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, tssues, OppoftoniTy (47ho, What, When, Where, Why):
Ativantages If Approved:
Disadvantages If ApproVed:
DisadvaMages If Not Approved:
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Transaction: CostlRevenue Budgeted:
Funding Source: Activity Num6er:
f i nancia l Information:
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