HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 3635 RESOLUTION NO. 3635
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE LACK OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S CONCERN FOR THE IMPACT OF STATE
MANDATED COSTS
WHEREAS, the concept of state compensation for mandated costs was a key pro-
vision in Senate Bill 90 which became effective on January 1, 1973; and
WHEREAS, this bill also established property tax limitations on cities, counties,
special districts and school districts; and
WHEREAS, this bill did nothing in regard to the then existing state mandated
costs imposed upon cities, counties, special districts and school districts; and
WHEREAS, by the use of an extensive list of "disclaimers" became a device for
the evasion of the original SB 90's intent; and
WHEREAS, SB 90 of 1977 reflected the need for additional legislative concern
regarding compensation procedures; and
WHEREAS, legislative acts involving cities, counties, special districts and
school districts invariably impose additional costs; and
WHEREAS, state mandated costs imposed on local governments is in fact a form
of restrictions on the use of locally generated funds; and
WHEREAS, recent constitutional amendments have imposed new property tax
limitations on cities, counties, special districts and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Roll back or completely abolish previous state decisions mandating
actions or imposing cost incurring regulations on local governments.
SECTION 2. This roll back or abolition shall include all previous legislation
that mandates costs on local governments.
SECTION 3. Any and all future legislation which mandates actions by cities,
counties, special districts and school districts shall be paired with a revenue
source other than those generated locally.
SECTION 4. Eliminate the extensive list of "disclaimers" currently in use.
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk of the. City of Downey shall and is hereby
directed to forward copies of this resolution to the legislative bodies of all
cities and counties in the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of January , 1979.
William L. Greene, Mayor
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Robert L. Shand, 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 23rd
day of January , 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Miller, Mackaig, Swearingen, Greene
NOES: 0 Council Members; None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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Robert L. Shand, City Clerk