HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 034 CC RESO2003 034 CC RESO (Ìì Æ RESOLUTION NO. 2003-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE DIRECT
FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
WHEREAS, IN 2002 President George W. Bush authorized the use of approximately
$1.3 Billion for use in Homeland Security to meet the urgent needs for emergency
management, enhance our capability to respond to and recover from the imminent threat or
actual occurrence of a terrorist attach including the use of weapons of mass destruction;
and
WHEREAS, the mission statement of the City's Police Department reads as follows:
The members of the Baldwin Park Police Department are dedicated to provide the highest
levels of service through partnerships, which build trust, reduce crime, create a safe
environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community"; and
WHEREAS, recent events at the State level regarding fiscal matters point ever more
to the increasing demands being placed on public safety at the local level to provide day to
day services; and
WHEREAS, grant funds are needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of
Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, the current military action of the United States Armed Forces in
Operation Iraqi Freedom" comes with the potential of possible terrorists acts in our
homeland requiring local governments to protect the lives and quality of life of our
residents.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That representatives of the City of Baldwin Park contact our State and
Federal Legislators, urging that direct firs responders" funding be included in a
supplemental appropriations bill, which is needed by local government to access its needs
and develop plans for the required operations and equipment to address the Mission of
Homeland Security.
SECTION 2. That grant funds received hereunder shall be used for Homeland
Security activities and not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
forward copies of the resolution to our neighboring cities and each of the legislators
representing our community.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 281" day of May, 2003.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK J
I, Kathleen R. Sessman, 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 an adjourned meeting of the City Council held on
May 28, 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
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THLEEN"k. SESSMAN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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