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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
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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,
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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:
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City Attorney
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