HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2296 1974-03-11
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RESOLUTION NUMBER d ~ q f:,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2942.
WHEREAS, AB 2942 would reduce the city and county share of motor vehicle
license fee revenue (in lieu tax) by 5%; and
WHEREAS, the funds from the 5% reduction amounting to approximately $15
Million, would be transferred to a special account in the General
Fund of the State to pay the claims of certain mountain counties
for'damages and costs estimated by the board of supervisors of
each such mountain county to be caused by the activities of
tourists in such county; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Seal 8each empathizes with mountain city and
county jurisdictions, until an equitable plan is devised to
allow for similar reimbursements to beach city and county juris-
dictions for the same damages and costs caused by tourists to
their facilities, the City of Seal Beach cannot support AB 2942;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach, California hereby opposes Assembly Bill 2942.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach respectfully requests
the State Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation to study the problems
of all city and county jurisdictions who experience damages and increased
costs from the influx of tourists.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council oi/the City
California, at a meeting thereof held on the /I~ day of
1974, by the following te:
AYES: Councilmen
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NOES: Councilmen
ABSENT: Counci lmen ~
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Mayor