HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6357 RESOLUTION NO. 6357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN
SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 372 (HAVICE) FOR STATE REIMBURSEMENT
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA (LACDA) PROJECT
WHEREAS, many residents of Downey currently remain under the threat of flooding and are
required to pay for mandatory flood insurance due to the decertification of the Lower Los Angeles and
Rio Hondo River flood control channels; and
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WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Drainage Area (LACDA) project was undertaken by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the County of Los Angeles to provide the necessary improvements
to recertify the channels and to remove the mandated floodplain area; and
WHEREAS, the LACDA project has been critical to protecting life, property and the economy in
this region; and
WHEREAS, the LACDA project is an essential element in the County's plan to protect the public
and the environment; and
WHEREAS, existing law regulates state participation in federal flood control projects; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Member Havice has introduced AB372 that would adopt and authorize
the LACDA project for state reimbursement for an amount not to exceed 60% of the nonfederal costs of
the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Downey, hereby supports AB372 and
encourages the State Legislature and Governor of California to pass this legislation into law.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of May , 2000.
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EITH MC CARTHY, � :yor
ATTEST:
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JEITH E. MC DONNELL, City Clerk
IL I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 9 th day May , 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Winningham, Lawrence, Perkins, McCarthy
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 1 Council Members: McCaughan
► ITH E. MC DONNELL , City Clerk
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