HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3514 RESOLUTION NO. 3514
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OPPOSING THE RECENT CHANGE IN METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF
FINES AND FORFEITURES BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WHEREAS, for many years a fair and equitable method of distributing fines
and forfeitures has been in effect; and
WHEREAS, now the County Auditor of Los Angeles has interpreted Y g p legislation
in a manner which has resulted in a reduction in the cities' revenue from court
fines and forfeitures and allocation of a larger share of these revenues to the
County; and
WHEREAS, cities do not agree with the decision of the County, and the City
of Downey would lose substantial revenue based on what appears to be an unfair
distribution of revenues.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Downey
declares as follows:
1. It opposes the recent decision by the County to change distribution of
fines and forfeitures which reduces city revenues and increases the
County share.
2. It urges the League of California Cities and all cities to act to seek
restoration of the previous distribution formula.
3. It urges the State Legislature to review existing provisions of Penal
Code Section 1463 and Vehicle Code Section 40508 and to take action
necessary to restore to the cities their portion of fines and
forfeitures therein described.
4. The City Clerk is directed to forward copies of this resolution to
all cities in Los Angeles County, the League of California Cities,
the Governor and elected representatives to the State Legislature
from the immediate area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February , 19 78
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and M. Jennings, f yor
ATTEST:
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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 28th day of February , 1978 , by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Jackman, Scotto, Jennings
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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City Clerk