HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-167 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1993/10/18RESOLUTION NO. 93-167
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNFUNDED MANDATES DAY
WHEREAS, unfunded mandates on local government have increased
significantly in recent years;
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates do not consider local
circumstances, costs or capacity and subject cities to civil or
criminal penalties for non-compliance;
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates require compliance regardless
of other pressing local needs and priorities affecting the
health, welfare and safety of citizens;
WHEREAS, federal and state burdens on local governments force
cities to impose a combination of higher local taxes and fees bn
local taxpayers and/or reduce local services to citizens;
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates are often inflexible, "one -
size -fits -all" requirements with unrealistic timeframes and
overly specific and inflexible procedures where less costly
alternatives may be just as effective;
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these laws and rules directly
affects the citizens of our cities; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities, in collaboration with
the National League of Cities, seeks to help citizens understand
and then help encourage lawmakers to reduce the burden and
inflexibility of unfunded mandates beginning with a National
Unfunded Mandates Day on October 27, 1993,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park
endorses the League's efforts and those of the National League of
Cities and will fully inform our citizens about the impact of
state federal mandates on our local spending and taxes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park endorses
this year of mandate awareness beginning on October 27 by
informing and working with members of our Congressional
delegation and our state legislators to educate them about the
impact of federal and state mandates and the actions necessary to
reduce these burdens on our citizens.
Adopted by the C'ty Council October 18, 1993
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Mayo
Revi ed for Administration
ty Manager
Approved as to form and execution:
Pazt-
City Attorney