HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2538 RESOLUTION NO. 2538
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ENDORSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "HELPLINE YOUTH
COUNSELING CENTER" AND SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE STREETS ACT
WHEREAS, the record clearly indicates that there is a continuing
rise in the juvenile drug problem; and
WHEREAS, it is important that local government provide leadership
and direction in this field by coordinating its efforts with those of
private clubs and other governmental agencies to effectively meet and
deal with this serious problem among our young people; and
WHEREAS, "Helpline ", through its telephone service, has demonstrated
a great capacity to assist youth relative to drug related problems and a
myriad of other personal problems; and
WHEREAS, the experience developed by "Helpline" as a result of its
telephone service program has pointed up a demanding need for a physical
facility where youth in need of advice and assistance can go to obtain
said services; and
WHEREAS, "Helpline Youth Counseling Center ", proposed for funding
under the Safe Streets Act, fulfills the need for such a walk -in facility
and will serve as the focal point for a major thrust to meet the drug
habit threat which faces our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Downey, after
reviewing the application for funding the "Helpline Youth Counseling
Center" under the provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act, hereby endorses this approach to assist in solving the many
problems confronting the youth of this community and urges that the Safe
Streets Act funds be allocated for its support.
SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby urges the public to support
the "Helpline Youth Counseling Center" in its overall efforts to
establish and maintain a viable youth- serving facility for this community.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of May , 1971.
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Mayor
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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 25th day of May , 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Councilmen: Morton, Winton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 0 Councilmen: None
City Clerk