HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1028 1591
RESOLUTION NO . / 6 `.)(f )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING THE CITY OF DOWNEY FIRE CHIEF, OFFICERS AND
MEMBERS, AND CITIZENS' FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Downey City Fire Department was activated and put
into official operation on September 10, 1957, after withdrawal from
the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County,
resulting in the elimination of 62 from the tax levies; and
WHEREAS, under the able leadership of Fire Chief Robert Gain,
his officers and personnel, there has been established one of the
most effective, efficient and economical fire suppression and fire
prevention agencies in the State of California. Personal house to
house inspections, and the continuous industrial and business counsel-
ing in the fire prevention program, has resulted in the saving of life
and property throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, under the policy established by the City Council, the
Downey City Fire Department, with the assistance of the Citizens'
Fire Advisory Committee, the insurance rates for the City of Downey
have been lowered from the range of Class 5 to 7 in various sections
throughout the City to a uniform Class 3 resulting in a large savings
to all property owners within the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council extends commendations to the Chief,
officers and members, and to the Citizens' Fire Advisory Committee for
their efficient operations during their first five years as a municipal
fire department.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of September, 1962.
Mayor
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City c erk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held
on the llth day of September, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: `? Councilmen: -�v . '�z, ✓�'���%J��
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
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