HomeMy Public PortalAbout18-148 - Reauthorization of and Full Funding for the Land and Water Conservation FundRESOLUTION NO. 18-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,CALIFRONIA,
SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION OF AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND
WHEREAS, The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established by Congress in 1964, is
one of the most successful government programs in preserving our country's precious natural and
cultural resources and improving equitable access to the outdoors in urban and rural communities,
which is essential to California's health, culture, economic opportunity and the future of our children
and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, LWCF has been instrumental in creating opportunities for Californians in urban,
suburban, and rural areas to get outdoors. It has been a critical tool in conserving national parks and
historic sites; national wildlife refuges and monuments; watersheds; working forests; wildlife areas; and
state and local parks, trails and ball fields;
WHEREAS, LWCF is based on the simple premise that as we extract natural resources that
belong to our nation —offshore oil and gas —we should in turn protect and invest in onshore resources
for future generations;
WHEREAS, LWCF takes a portion of royalties from offshore oil and gas development and invests
that money in protecting America's important public lands for future generations — be that an iconic
national park or an urban playground;
WHEREAS, though LWCF is authorized to receive $900 million annually, this cap has been met
only twice during the program's nearly five decades of existence and, instead of being fully funded,
nearly every year Congress diverts much of this funding to purposes other than conserving our most
important lands and waters;
WHEREAS, despite receiving only a fraction of its intended funding over the last 53 years, LWCF
has led to the protection of land in every state and nearly every county, has improved access to these
public lands, and has provided matching grants for the creation of more than 41,000 state and local
park projects;
WHEREAS, LWCF supports and maintains the economic asset that our federal, state and local
public lands represent. Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, paddling and other outdoor recreation
activities contribute to California's economy and support jobs in our state.
WHEREAS, California has received more than 1,500 state side LWCF grants to local governments
and state parks, totaling over $2.4 billion and touching all of the state's counties;
WHEREAS, over the last 53 years, LWCF funding has contributed $760,039 towards the
enhancement of local parks and recreational opportunities that are part of the fabric of the City of
Carson, including the development of Victoria Park, Veteran's Park, Stevenson Park and Scott Park.
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WHEREAS, the parks, trails, and recreation projects dependent upon LWCF funding are green
spaces that contribute to the health and well-being of Californian families;
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund was initially authorized in 1965 by the
President and Congress and expired on September 30, 2018;
NOW, THEREORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Carson expresses support for, and urges
Congress to act swiftly to enact full funding for and permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund given the important contributions it makes to our nation's and California's health,
well-being, economic opportunity and access to our nation's natural treasures;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the entire
California Congressional Delegation to show support for the fully funding and permanent
reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16'h day of October 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
� - ny K. Soltani, Cit Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA j
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON ]
CITY OF CARSON:
Mayor
ATTEST:
GLS
Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
I, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 18-148, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its
meeting held on October 16, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Robles, Santarina, Davis—Holmes, Hicks
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS. Hilton
Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 18-148
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