HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 023 CC RESO2003 023 CC RESO (Ìì Š ž RESOLUTION NO. 2003-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF
SB5X/SB108 ALCOHOL-RELATED EMERGENCY SERVICES
REIMBURSEMENT FIVE FOR LIFE"
WHEREAS, California's has lost 60 emergency rooms since 1990, and 15 trauma
centers since 1980; and
WHEREAS, in Los Angeles, over the past twenty years, on average, one hospital
emergency room has closed per year and 11 trauma centers have closed; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol
is a factor in 32% of California vehicle collisions; and
WHEREAS, approximately one third of all injuries treated in emergency rooms and
trauma centers in California are the result of alcohol related traffic accidents; and
WHEREAS, Five for Life" places a 5-cent fee per drink at the wholesale level on
distilled spirits, beer, and table wine sold in California; and
WHEREAS, the funds collected under this measure will be placed in a trust fund
within the California Department of Health Services DHS); and
WHEREAS, the collection of a nickel per serving alcoholic beverages) from
distributors is likely to generate $700 million per year; and
WHEREAS, all revenue collected would be allocated, dollar-for-dollar, to emergency
departments, trauma centers, first-responders such a paramedics and emergency transport
for alcohol related incidents.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park does
hereby support the passage of SB5X/SB108 and urges the State Legislature to vote in
support of the legislation.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of April 200^?
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2003 023 CC RESO (Ìì Š ž Resolution 2003-023
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK J
I, Rosemary M. Ramirez, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at regular meeting of the City Council held
on April 2, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, David Olivas, Ricardo Pacheco,
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Van Cleave and Mayor
ManuelLozano
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ROSEMARY M. RSM»EZ, CMC
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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