HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6800 RESOLUTION NO. 6800
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND
HOMELAND SECURITY SALES TAX (MEASURE "A ").
WHEREAS, the state budget crisis has resulted in significant reductions of public safety
services, and
WHEREAS, it is prudent to ensure that public safety tax dollars remain in our local
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place Measure A,
the Los Angeles County Public Safety and Homeland Security Sales Tax initiative on the
November 2004 ballot to strengthen public safety, homeland security, and local anti - terrorism
efforts throughout Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, this funding would focus on additional personnel for law enforcement, local
anti - terrorism, homeland security, intelligence gathering, first response capabilities to
extraordinary emergencies, communications and specialized equipment for law enforcement
personnel through Los Angeles County, including independent cities; and support resources
required for regional and countywide "Mutual -Aid" effectiveness, expansion of inter - agency
coordination and standardized training for public safety services; and
WHEREAS, the Measure now specifically sets aside funds for the District Attorney's
Office, Public Defender, Probation and county jails; and
WHEREAS, the plan would generate approximately $560 million annually, and would
be dedicated to law enforcement, homeland security, and local anti - terrorism efforts throughout
Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, two percent of the funds from Measure A are set aside for communications
and specialized equipment; and
WHEREAS, nine percent of the funds from Measure A are allocated to the Sheriff
Department's custody operations; and
WHEREAS, six percent of the funds from Measure A provide for other law
enforcement and justice related purposes including defense costs and probation services; and
WHEREAS, Measure A requires the County and cities to maintain a Maintenance of
Effort that may be adjusted in accordance with the Consumer Price Index up to a maximum of
three percent; and
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WHEREAS, the remaining revenue shall be distributed to the unincorporated area and
every city within Los Angeles County, and shall augment law enforcement homeland security,
and local anti - terrorism efforts, within a minimum allocation of $500,000 to each jurisdiction,
with the remaining funds equally distributed based on population percentage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey would receive approximately $5,202,864 annually
under the proposed formula;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Downey hereby supports Measure A,
the Los Angeles County Public Safety and Homeland Security Sales Tax Initiative, and
encourages voter approval.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28 day of September, 2004.
KIRK O. CARTOZIAN, M - yor
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN L. MJ STOKKE, 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 28 day of September, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Perkins, Trejo, Mayor Cartozian
NOES: 1 Council Member: Bayer
ABSENT: 0 Council Member: None
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: McCarthy
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk