HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1249 1895
RESOLUTION NO. '
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI AND SUPPORTING
HIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDING PRIVATE ENTERPRISE FINANCING
FOR THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY RAPID TRANSIT
-- PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli has taken the lead in
expressing the desire for continued study by the Metropolitan Transit
Authority and legislative representatives for private financing of
the proposed rapid transit system; and
WHEREAS, it is apparent that private enterprise is interested in
financing a rapid transit program as submitted by Alweg and Goodell;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey urges the Metropolitan Transit
Authority to reactivate its hearings and negotiations relative to
private financing to avoid any additional tax burdens upon the citizens
of Los Angeles County through a self- financed monorail system by
private enterprise.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Downey recommend a self- financed rapid
transit system and commend Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli for his forthright
stand on this matter.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of October, 1963.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 14th
day of October, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
City Clerk