HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5241 RESOLUTION NO.
5241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY SUPPORTING THE 1990 CENSUS AND CONFIRMING
THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE CENSUS COLLECTION PROCESS
WHEREAS, the federal government will conduct a 10 -year Census in
1990, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the United States Census is to count
everyone living in the United States, and
WHEREAS, California's population in 1990 is projected to increase
by 23 percent since 1980, and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that every uncounted individual costs the
state and local governments approximately $88 annually in funding
from the federal government, and
WHEREAS, data collected about individuals is confidential and will
not be released by the Census Bureau to any other governmental
agency or to the public before the year 2062, and
WHEREAS, the State of California could gain additional seats in
the U.S. Congress if an accurate Census count is taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council supports the concept of counting
every City resident in the 1990 Census without regard to
citizenship status or legal residency.
SECTION 2. That the information obtained through the Census
collection process is confidential in nature and will not be used
against any City resident.
SECTION 3. That the City Council endorses a public information
campaign by the City of Downey to promote the inclusion of every
City resident in the 1990 Census.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall transmit a copy to the U.S. Census Bureau.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of , cember, 1989.
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Mayor
Randall R. Barb
Attest:
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Cify Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on
the 12 day of December, 1989.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Hayden, Paul, Cormack, Boggs, Barb
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAIN:° Council Members: None
City Clerk
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