HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3251 1983-02-28
RESOLUTION NUMBER ~.:JS I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATIVE TO
PROPOSED NEW FEDERALISM LEGISLATION
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
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Congress and the Executive Branch of the United States
Government is considering the relationship between
Federal, State and local government relative to Federalism
proposals; and
historically the Federal Government has only recognized
cities of fifty thousand in population and greater as
units of local government for the purpose of a direct
relationship; and
80% of all cities within the State of California (344 of
428) are under fifty thousand population; and
the City of Seal Beach may be positively or adversely
affected by the proposed Federal legislation; and
the City Council of the City of Seal Beach desires to
take a proactive approach in influencing Federal legisla-
tion; and
the Federal Government encourages the input of local units
of government; and
cities are the unit of local government closest to the
people; and
small communities nationwide have proven their ability to
directly administer Federal funds through the General
Revenue Sharing Program; and
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priority setting for the use of Federal funds once
appropriated by Congress should be made at the local level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach:
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1. That community Development Block Grant Funds be allocated
directly to all units of local government including those
under fifty thousand population utilizing the same
rationale and formula that currently exists for allocations
to entitlement jurisdictions.
This action could result in substantial savings to the
Federal Government by reducing administrative costs at the
Federal, State and County levels of the Government.
2. Request the Executive Branch of Government and the Orange
County Congressional Delegation take a leadership role to
introduce legislation to effect this change.
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'That'.members of key Congressional Committees be informed
of the request in an effort to effect New Federalism
Legislation slated for debate this year.
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Resolution Number 3251
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Bea at a regular meeting thereof held on the ~~ day of
, 1983, by the foll owi ng vote:
NOES: Councilmembers
AYES: Councilmember
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ABSENT: Councilmembers
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