1983-10 RESOLUTION NO. 83-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATIVE TO
PROPOSED NEW FEDERALISM LEGISLATION.
WHEREAS, Congress and the Executive Branch of the United States
Government is considering the relationship between Federal , State, and local
government relative to Federalism proposals; and
WHEREAS, historically the Federal Government has only recognized
cities of fifty thousand in population and greater as units of local
government for the purpose of a direct relationship; and
WHEREAS, 80 percent of all cities within the State of Calif9rnia"(34i4-'--
of 428) are under fifty thousand population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Terrace may be adversely affected- by._the ,~
proposed Federal legislation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace desires to take
a proactive approach in influencing Federal legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government encourages the input of local units of
government; and
WHEREAS, cities are the unit of local government closest to the
people; and
WHEREAS, small communities nationwide have proven their ability to
directly administer Federal funds through the General Revenue Sharing Program;
and
WHEREAS, priority setting for the use of Federal funds, once
appropriated by Congress, should be made at the local level ;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Community Development Block Grant Funds be allocated
directly to all units of local government, including those under fifty
thousand population, utilizing the same rationale and formula that currently
exists for allocations to entitlement jurisdictions. This action could result
in substantial savings to the Federal Government by reducing administrative
costs at the Federal , State, and County levels of the government.
SECTION 2. To request the Executive Branch of Government and the
local representative Congressional Delegation to take a leadership role to
introduce legislation to effect this change.
SECTION 3. That members of key Congressional Committees be informed
of the request in an effort to effect New Federalism Legislation slated for
debate this year.
ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 1983—
=ATTEST:
^Ci t C r o the City o rand Mayor o f C o Grand er ce
Terrace- and of the City Council and of the Cisty C unci 1 thereof.
`-there:o:f.
Approved as to form:
J�� Y1 I /,)
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of
said City at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of
March, 1983, and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers .Rigley, Petta, Nix; Pfennighausen
Mayor Grant
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk the i ty of Grand race
and of the i ty Council thereof r - -r
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full , true, and correct copy of
Resolution No. 83-10 of said City, and that the same has not been amended or
repealed.
DATED: March 24, 1983.
Ci ty Clerk f the City of Grand To race
and of th City Counci 1 thereof.-