HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-13 - RESOLUTIONS - PROPOSITION E SPECIAL BALLOT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 97-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION E
(LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL TAX)
ON THE JUNE 3, 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
WHEREAS, provisions of Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, have
eliminated the $51.7 million annually generated by the Fire Protection District of the Los
Angeles County's Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment; and
WHEREAS, if replacement funding such as a proposed special tax is not found due
to Proposition 218, severe reductions in emergency fire and paramedic services will be
required resulting in a greater risk to public safety and a higher potential for the loss of
lives and property; and
WHEREAS, balancing the Fire District's budget to meet a $51.7 million loss of
revenue would most likely include:
• Closure of the more than 20 neighborhood fire stations
• Loss of 34 engine companies
• Reduction in daily fire company staffing by 157 firefighters
• Impact to paramedic and specialized rescue responses
• Elimination of non -emergency services
• Layoffs on firefighters and other employees; and
WHEREAS, fewer stations, less firefighters and paramedics on duty each day and
the longer response times that would result in this city, 47 other county contract cities, and
unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, all combine to pose a grave threat to life and
property and will result in higher fire insurance rates as well; and
WHEREAS, the Fire District is facing one of the earliest and most dangerous fire
seasons on record;
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has called for a special
election on June 3, 1997; and
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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
does hereby resolve to support Proposition E, and encourage all of the voters of our city to
vote "Yes" on Proposition E on June 3, 1997.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of
.— 19 97 .
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the i ith day of may 19,21_ by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Beidt, Slmyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: bone
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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