HomeMy WebLinkAbout83-114 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 83-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NUMBER
THIRTY-FIVE (ACA 35).
WHEREAS, existing provisions of the California require that, whenever
the Legislature or any state agency mandates a new program or higher level of
service on any local government for the cost of the program or increased level
of service, except for specified exemptions; and
WHEREAS, in the past the Legislature has granted numerous specified
exemptions in mandated local programs, which have created financial hardships
on local entities that are forced to participate; and
WHEREAS, ACA 35 provides that whenever the Legislature or any state
agency mandates any increased cost, the state shall reimburse the local
government agency for the increased cost; and
WHEREAS, ACA 35 enables the State Board of Control to determine that
appropriations are insufficient and so declare thereby causing the state
mandate to be voluntary until Board of Control determines that sufficient
funds have been appropriated; and
WHEREAS, ACA 35 requires the Board of Control to investigate all
state-mandated local programs enacted after July 1, 1975, to determine if they
are sufficiently funded, as specified, and if not, cause the duty of the local
entities to carry out the program, to be voluntary if funding is not provided
by next succeeding fiscal year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, California, as follows:
1. City of Rancho Cucamonga supports passage of ACA 35; and
2. Strongly encourage all citizens and local entities in California
to support passage of ACA 35; and
Commend Assemblyman Charles W. Bader for introducir. such a
fiscally responsible Constitutional amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1983.
AYES: Dahl, Buquet, Schlosser, Frost, Mikeis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
~n,~ity Clerk