HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 25-95 RESOLUTION NO. 25-95
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING SENATE BILL IIX (O'CONNELL)
URGENCY STATUTE RELATIVE TO DISASTER RELIEF
WHEREAS, commencing January 3, 1995, the State of California has
experienced heavy rainfall and flooding; and
WHEREAS, rains are expected to continue and more flooding is anticipated;
and;
WHEREAS, many businesses and residents in the City of Atascadero have been
impacted greatly by recent devastating floods; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of the State
of California have officially proclaimed that the storms and flooding that occurred in
the State of California were disasters, thus qualifying persons affected for various
forms of governmental assistance and relief; and
WHEREAS, the State of California and the United States Government have
entered into an agreement for federal assistance in connection with the floods; and
WHEREAS, undercurrent law, when the federal government declares a disaster,
it pays 75% of the disaster-related costs; while the remaining 25% is paid for by the
state and localities; and
WHEREAS, local governments, including the City of Atascadero, are
constrained by increased demands for services and low revenue projections; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1X (O'Connell) would waive local governments' match
requirement for securing federal disaster relief funds while ensuring that prompt and
vitally necessary relief is provided.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero as follows:
SECTION 1 . The City Council of the City of Atascadero hereby endorses and
supports Senate Bill 1 X (O'Connell).
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Atascadero does hereby direct the
City Clerk to send a certified copy of this resolution to California
State Senator Jack O'Connell.
Resolution No. 25-95
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On motion by Councilperson Highland and seconded by Councilperson Luna,the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Carden, Highland, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Bewley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: March 14, 1995
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
By: -Z�
LEClerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Ma
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTRER R. MON ANDD City Attorney