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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6449 Nt> Achol) JatOI I () , 5' -0 tf RESOLUTION NO. 6449 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY SALES TAX WHEREAS, the state budget crisis has resulted in significant red public safety services; and WHEREAS, it is prudent to ensure that public safety our local communities; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Sheri as proposed the Los Angeles County Public Safety and Homeland Securi Sales Tax initiative, a countywide sales tax increase of one half cent to str gthen public safety, homeland security, and local anti-terrorism efforts thro hout Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, this fundi g would focus on additional personnel for law enforcement, local anti-t orism, homeland security, intelligence gathering, "first to extraordinary emergencies, communications and specialized e for law enforcement personnel through Los Angeles County, i uding independent cities; and support resources required for regional and "Mutual-Aid" effectiveness, expansion of inter-agency c rdination and standardized training for public safety services; and I 6449 WHEREAS, the plan would generate approximately $500 million annually, and would be dedicated to law enforcement, homeland security, and local anti- terrorism efforts throughout Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, five percent of the revenue will be allocated to the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, who performs countywide duties required by law, including jail services, court security, investigations, judicial protection, and coordination of Emergency/Disaster Operations for the County; and 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, with a minimum allocation of $500,000 to each jurisdiction, with the remaining funds equally distributed based on population percentage; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia would receive approximately $2.8 million annually under the proposed formula. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City of Arcadia supports the passage of the Los Angeles County Public Safety and Homeland Security Sales Tax Initiative, 2 6449 SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this day of ,2004. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~p.~ City Attorney 3 6449