HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 92-42RESOLUTION NO. 9 2 - 4 2
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO CREATE
A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT
(SB 1645)
WHEREAS, enforcement of traffic laws serve to reduce the number of
collisions that involve injuries or fatalities; and
WHEREAS, the State has reduced City revenues from traffic citations by
more than half in an attempt to solve the State's own fiscal crisis; and
WHEREAS, the loss of revenues creates a fiscal crisis for California cities
which must review the level of traffic enforcement provided in view of reduced funding;
and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature is currently considering SB
1645 which would create a $12.50 Local Government Traffic Safety Assessment to
partially offset the losses to cities resulting from the 1991 legislation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of National City hereby supports SB 1645.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City pledges to support enactment
of this important legislation, and calls upon cities throughout the state to actively support
passage of SB 1645.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 1992.
ATTEST:
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Lor Anne Peoples
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
George I . Waters, Mayor