HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6671 RESOLUTION NO. 6671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE DIRECT FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDING
AND RESOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF HOMELAND SECURITY
WHEREAS, in 2002 President George W. Bush authorized the use of approximately
$1.3 Billion for use in Homeland Security to meet the urgent needs for emergency management,
enhance our capability to respond to and recover from the imminent threat or actual occurrence
of a terrorist attack including the use of weapons of mass destruction; and
WHEREAS, the mission statement of the City's Police Department reads as:
"The Mission of the Downey Police Department is to preserve the peace and protect and serve all
who live or work in, as well as those who travel through, our City, and in so doing to make a
meaningful contribution to the quality of life in our community.
As we endeavor to accomplish our Mission, we acknowledge the following:
• The Downey Police Department exists because of the community we serve. We are an
organization of professionals committed to providing the highest level of police service in a
sensitive and positive manner to all, regardless of race, creed or lifestyle. We recognize the
value of human life and the dignity of all people and strive to treat those with whom we come
in contact with fairness, compassion and respect.
• We recognize the importance of "working together" as members of the Downey Police
Department to maintain a work environment which promotes trust, faith, respect and
interpersonal support for all.
• The badge is a symbol of public trust and we wear ours with great pride. With this in mind
we realize it is incumbent upon each of us to adhere to a higher ethical standard to maintain
the confidence of the community.
• Our Department motto, "Our Community, Our Commitment," characterizes the position we
hold. We are committed, in partnership with the people of Downey, to the creation of mutual
trust which will allow us to work together in preventing crime, in resolving mutual concerns
and in establishing a safe and secure environment.
Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Pride and Cooperation serve as our "value anchors" as we strive
each day to carry out our Mission;" and
WHEREAS, recent events at the State level regarding fiscal matters point ever more to
the increasing demands being placed on public safety at the local level to provide day to day
services; and
WHEREAS, grant funds are needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of Homeland
Security; and
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WHEREAS, the current military action of the United States Armed Forces in "Operation
- Iraqi Freedom" comes with the potential of possible terrorists acts in our homeland requiring
local governments to protect the lives and quality of life of our residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That representatives of the City of Downey contact our State and Federal
Legislators, urging that "direct first responders" funding be included in a supplemental
appropriations bill, which is needed by local government to assess its needs and develop plans
for the required operations and equipment to address the Mission of Homeland Security.
SECTION 2. That grant funds hereunder shall be used for Homeland Security activities
and not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
forward copies of the resolution to our neighboring cities and each of the legislators representing
our community.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2003
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RICK TREJO, Mayor ,rr
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
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 27th day of May, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, McCarthy, Perkins, Mayor Trejo
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Members: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk