HomeMy Public PortalAbout91-185 (12-17-91)RESOLUTION NO. 91 -185
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARK, BEACH AND
RECREATION ACT OF 1992.
' WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Park, Beach and
Recreation Act of 1992 would provide approximately $800 million
to preserve, improve and restore park, beach, mountain and open
space lands, senior centers and facilities, and recreation
facilities to benefit current and future generations of Los
Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood finds
that neighborhood and community parks, natural and recreational
areas, sports facilities and playing fields are a vital and
necessary part of our community and help to preserve the quality
of life in the City of Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood expects to receive
$2,500,000 for the Dymally Park (specific project); and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood would receive
approximately $840,000 in per capita grants for our most pressing
park and recreation needs; and
WHEREAS, local and regional park and recreation
' facilities are in great need of funds to improve park safety and
security; and parks in good repair provide an important and
healthy alternative to youth in our community through sports and
other recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, this measure wo
for repair and improvements of the
parks of the City of Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, senior citizens
group in America today and we need
new park and recreation facilities
Los Angeles County; and
uld help address the great need
neighborhood and community
are the fastest growing age
to improve existing and build
for senior citizens throughout
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood may apply for grants from
approximately $50 million allocated for senior facilities, gang
prevention, tree planting, trails, and river and stream
restoration throughout Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, a county -wide and broad- based coalition of
conservation, park and recreation, civic and business groups has
been formed to seek the approval, of Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors and the voters - for the Los Angeles County Park,
Beach and Recreation Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood urges
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to place the Los
Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act before county
voters in 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Lynwood, California, do hereby support the
Los Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1992.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of
December 1991.
ATTEST:
ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk
APP AS 0 FORM:
City/xXorney
APP OVED AS TO CONTENT:
HAR D MATTOON, Director
Recreation and Parks
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of said City on the 17th day of December, 1991, and passed
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BYRD, REA, RICHARDS; WELLS, HEINE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CITY CLERK, CITY OF LYNWOOD