HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-97-5853 (FUNDING SUPPORT/COUNTY FIRE & PARAMEDICS)RESOLUTION NO.97-5853
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
2 CALIFORNIA, URGING SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION E ON THE JUNE 3,1997
3 BALLOT, WHICH CALLS FOR REPLACEMENT FUNDING FOR FIRE AND
PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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5 WHEREAS, provisions of Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, have
6 eliminated the $51.7 million annually generated by the Fire Protection District of Los Angeles
7 County's Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment; and,
8 WHEREAS, a benefit assessment for fire protection may still be possible if approved by
9 the voters, a "special tax" would provide a long-term and stable replacement source of revenue;
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11 WHEREAS, if replacement funding such as a proposed special tax is not found due to
12 Proposition 218, severe reductions in emergency fire and paramedic services will be required
13 resulting in a greater risk to public safety and a higher potential for the loss of lives and property;
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15 WHEREAS, balancing the Fire District's budget to meet a $51.7 million loss of revenue
16 would most likely include:
17 . Closure of more than 20 neighborhood fire stations
18 • Loss of 34 engine companies
19 • Reduction in daily fire company staffing by 157 firefighters
20 • Impact to paramedic and specialized rescue responses
21 • Elimination of non -emergency services
22 • Layoffs of firefighters and other employees; and,
23 WHEREAS, fewer stations, less firefighters and paramedics on duty each day and the
24 longer response times that would result in 47 county contract cities and the unincorporated areas of
25 Los Angeles County, all combine to pose a grave threat to life and property and would likely result
26 in higher fire insurance rates as well; and,
27 WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has called for a special election
28 on June 3, 1997; and,
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has placed on the ballot a special tax, Proposition
E, which calls for replacement funding for fire and paramedic emergency services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, we, the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach endorse Proposition E.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 29th day of April, 1997.
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City Clerk
MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
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City Attorney
FORM:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Naoma Valdes, Deputy City Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 97-5853 was duly and regularly passed, approved and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at an Adjourned Regular
Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on April 29, 1997.
The vote was as follows:
AYES:
Bowler, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
NOES:
Edgerton
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Benz
DATED: May 1, 1997
Deputy City Clerk