HomeMy WebLinkAbout001-02RESOLUTION NO. 1-2002
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION, THROUGH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
PUBLIC MANAGERS ASSOCIATION, IN SECURING LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH RETENTION OF VEHICLE LICENSE FEE (VLF)
AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING
WHEREAS, VLF revenues are dedicated to local government, and are collected and disbursed
by the State of Califomia; and
WHEREAS, VLF and VLF Backfill revenues represent the Town's third largest General Fund
revenue source; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is, and will be considering measures to eliminate an
estimated $8-14 billion deficit and balance the state budget by June 30, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the state may consider diverting local government funds as one alternative to help
balance the state budget, including the use of VLF, VLF backfill, or other dedicated local
government revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville, working with other local govemmont agencies in Contra
Costa County, is committed to retaining all dedicated local government revenues for the purpose
of providing essential services to Town residents; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Public Managers Association has recommended that the
19 county cities and Contra Costa County retain a firm specializing in legislative advocacy for
the purpose of assisting in this effort; and
WHEREAS, the consultant and consultant work scope will be administered and overseen by the
Contra Costa County Public Managers Association; and
WHEREAS, Danville's financial contribution toward this effort will not exceed $5,000 for a 12-
month period; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council hereby authorizes the participation and
cooperation of the Town for this purpose.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on January 15, 2002, by the
following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Waldo, Arnerich, Doyle, Greenberg, Shimansky
None
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY C LE 1;~K
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