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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~S1.s-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 1400
(WEISS), walCH PROPOSES TO EXTEND GENERAL
REVENUE SHARING AT ITS CURRENT LEVEL FOR
THREE (3) MORE YEARS
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WHEREAS, on October 20, 1972, the United States Congress passed
a law establishing the General Revenue Sharing Program;
and
WHEREAS, since its inception in 1972, General Revenue Sharing
funds have provided vital flexibility for America's
cities; and
WHEREAS, the premise for the establishment of General Revenue
Sharing was based on Congress' belief that local
government officials can better understand the needs of
the people in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, historically the City of Seal Beach has utilized
General Revenue Sharing funds to support public safety
operations; and
WHEREAS, without the regular infusion of General Revenue Sharing
funda, the array and level of service provided by the
Seal Beach Police Department could not have been
maintained; and
WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing funds represent a significant
portion of revenues for the City of Seal Beach,
$176,000 in FY 1985/86.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Seal Beach endorses HR 1400 (Weiss) which extends General
Revenue Sharing at its current level for three more years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach encourages the
full Government Operations Committee and its three California
Congressmen, the Honorables Thomas Lantos, Matthew Martinez and
Al McCandless to support this vital legislation which directly
affects the financial atability of America's cities.
AYES:
Councilmember
NOES:
ABSENT:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne, M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the ~Oing resolution is the original coP:'
of Resolution Number 115' on file in the office of the City
Clerk, passed, appr ed "and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Seal Beach, regular meeting thereof held on the
/tJ'IJ. day of , 1986.
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