HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-067 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 10-067
SUPPORTING H.R. 4812, THE LOCAL JOBS FOR AMERICA ACT
WHEREAS, our nation is going through one of the most difficult economic periods in its
history with the national unemployment rate hovering around 10 percent, and 12.5 percent in
California; and
WHEREAS, despite signs of an economic recovery at the national level, economic
conditions in California cities and towns, as well as across the country, continue to worsen with
more municipal governments facing significant budget shortfalls and increased demand for
services; and
WHEREAS, the 480 cities of California employ workers who provide critical services to
our residents ranging from public safety, community and economic development, infrastructure
maintenance, trash collection, and waste water treatment; and
WHEREAS, many cities in California have experienced significant revenue declines and
have had to implement cost reduction measures such as laying off employees and eliminating
services to balance their budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga, has experienced a projected revenue
decline in its general fund of approximately $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2009/10, and has had to
reduce its workforce by approximately 12 percent through attrition management.
WHEREAS, temporary federal aid important for California cities in order to continue
providing vital municipal services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council that by adoption of this
Resolution the City of Rancho Cucamonga endorses H.R. 4812, the Local Jobs for America Act,
because it will help create and retain one million public and private jobs in local communities
across the nation this year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Rancho Cucamonga supports H.R. 4812,
the Local Jobs for America Act, because it will help ensure that cities continue to provide
services essential to families in our community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Rancho Cucamonga supports H.R. 4812
because it would help stimulate local businesses and create more jobs in the local economy;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Rancho Cucamonga urges Congress and
the President to adopt H.R. 4812 into law immediately so that cities and towns across America
can retain existing employees and provide employment opportunities in the public and private
sectors.
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for formal adoption,certification and signatures
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1 g1 day of May 2010.
AYES: Gutierrez, Kurth, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor
ATTEST:
17 ice C. Reynolds, City Cf rk
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 1 g`h day of May 2010.
Executed this 20`h day of May 2010, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
6�afiice C. Reynolds, City Cerk
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