Resolution - 1994 - 06 - Unfunded Mandates - 10/25/1994
ORIGINAL
Resolution 6-94
A Resolution on Unfunded Mandates
Whereas, unfunded federal mandates on state and local governments
have increased significantly in recent years;
Whereas, federal mandates require cities and towns to perform
duties without consideration of local circumstances, costs, or
capacity, and subject municipalities to civil or criminal penalties
for noncompliance;
Whereas, federal mandates require compliance regardless of other
pressing local needs and priorities affecting the health, welfare,
and safety of municipal citizens;
Whereas, excessive federal burdens on local governments force some
combination of higher local taxes and fees and/or reduced local
services on citizens and local taxpayers;
Whereas, federal mandates are too often inflexible, one-size-fits-
all requirements that impose unrealistic time frames and specify
procedures or facilities where less costly alternatives might be
just as effective;
Whereas, existing mandates impose harsh pressures on local budgets
and the federal government has imposed a freeze upon funding to
help compensate any new mandates;
Whereas, the cumulative impact of these legislative and regulatory
actions directly affect the citizens of our cities and towns; and
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Be it further resolved that the City of Eagle endorses organizing
and participating in events during the week of October 24-30,1994;
and finally
Be it further resolved that the City of Eagle resolves to continue
our efforts to work with members of our Congressional delegation to
educate them about the impact of federal mandates and actions
necessary to reduce their burden on our citizens.
DATED this
25th
day of
October. 1994.
CITY OF E~L~
BY~
MAYOR STEVE GUERBÈR
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