HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 32-94 Un-funded MandatesRESOLUTION NO. 32-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MCCALL, IDAHO ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO FULLY INFORM CITIZENS
ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL MANDATES.
WHEREAS:
Unfunded federal mandates on state and local governments have increased significantly in recent years;
Federal mandates require cities and counties to perform duties without consideration of local
circumstances, costs, or capacity, and subject municipalities to civil and criminal penalties for
noncompliance;
Federal mandates require compliance regardless of other pressing local needs and priorities affecting the
health, welfare, and safety of municipal citizens;
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;
Federal mandates are 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;
Existing mandates impose harsh pressures on local budgets and the federal government has imposed a
freeze upon funding to help compensate for any new mandates;
The cumulative impact of these legislative and regulatory actions directly affect the citizens of out cities
and counties; and
There is a continuing national public education campaign to help citizens understand and then reduce the
burden and inflexibility of unfunded mandates, including a National Unfunded Mandates Week, October
24-30, 1994;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. OF MCCALL,
IDAHO as follows:
Section 1. That the City of McCall endorses the efforts of the Nation League of Cities and the National
Association of Counties and supports working with the NLC and NACo to fully inform our citizens about
the impact of federal mandates on our government and the pocketbooks of our citizens;
Section 2. That the City of McCall endorses organizing and participating in events during the week of
October 24-30, 1994; and finally
Section 3. That the Mayor and City Council of McCall, Idaho resolve to continue its effort to work with
the members of the Idaho Congressional delegation to educate them about the impact of federal mandates
and actions necessary to reduce their burden on our citizens.
Ai LEST:
Mayor
0 Ida -Ore Planning and
Development Association
In the Business Resource Center
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 11, 1994
TO: Mayors and Coun Commission Chairs
FROM: Phil Ciiir xecutive Director
SUBJECT:
Unfunded Mandates Resolution
At IDA-ORE's last Board Meeting we adopted the attached resolution regarding the need to
educate the public and our respective elected representation in Washington, D.C.
The resolution is self explanatory and is probably already on everyone's political agenda,
however we would like for you to educate and encourage your citizens to contact their
Congressmen and Senators regarding the need to enact legislation which affirmatively reduces
the unfunded federal mandates or otherwise positively affects Federal behavior in this regard.
As you may notice, a week later this month .is officially identified as National Unfunded
Mandates Week (October 24 -30). Why not have your elected body endorse a similar resolution
and do a press release with the local paper proclaiming your own National Unfunded Mandates
Week.
The key thing is to communicate to -your federallegislators what effect unfunded mandates has
on your unit of government and ask for their support in reducing unfunded Federal mandates.
Member Counties
Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Harney, Malheur, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington
Business Resource Center • 10624 W. Executive Drive • Boise, Idaho 83704 • (208) 322-7033 FAX (208) 322-3569 1-800-859-0321
or P.O. Box 311 • Weiser, Idaho 83672 • (208) 549-2411 FAX (208) 549-0071 1-800-859-0324
IDA-ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
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 counties 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 of 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 for any new mandates;
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these legislative and regulatory actions directly affect the citizens of our cities and
counties; and
WHEREAS, there is a continuing national public education campaign to help citizens understand and then reduce the
burden and inflexibility of unfunded mandates, including a National Unfunded Mandates Week, October 24-30,
1994;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that IDA-ORE Planning and Development Association,,Inc., representing 12
counties and 40 cities in southwest Idaho and south east Oregon, endorses the efforts of the National League of
Cities and the National Association of Counties and supports working with NLC and NACo to fully inform our
citizens about the impact of federal mandates. on our government and the pocketbooks of our citizens;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IDA-ORE Planning and Development Association, Inc. endorses organizing and
participation in events during the week of October 24-30, 1994;and finally
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IDA-ORE Planning and Development Association, Inc. 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.
FOR IDA-ORE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT All 'EST
ASSOCIATIQN, INC.
Lee'Wallace, President
i red Horton, Secretary, Treasurer
Date61 /79y
Date
MICHAEL D. CRAPO
2D DISTRICT, IDAHO
NEW MEMBER LEADER
ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE
REPUBLICAN POLICY COMMITTEE
REPUBLICAN TASK FORCE ON
AGRICULTURE
CO-CHAIRMAN
REPUBLICAN TASK FORCE ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS
CO-CHAIRMAN
CoitgresZ of tlje ttiteb *tateg
j)ouse of Represientatibefi
Easibington, MC 20515-1202
October 11, 1994
CONGRESSIONAL RURAL CAUCUS
Gary Shimun
City of McCall
216 E Park St
PO Box 1065
McCall, ID 83638
Dear Gary:
❑ WASHINGTON, DC
437 CANNON BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
(202) 225-5531
DISTRICT OFFICES:
❑ 304 NORTH 8TH STREET
Room 444
BOISE, ID 83702
(208) 334-1953
❑ 2539 CHARRING WAY
SUITE 330
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
(208) 523-6701
❑ FEDERAL BUILDING
250 SOUTH 4TH, Room 220
POCATELLO, ID 83201
(208) 236-6734
❑ 488 BLUE LAKES BLVD., #105
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
(208) 734-7219
Thank you for your letter regarding Congressional mandates on
public entities. I appreciate knowing your views.
You mentioned Congressional control over the states, counties,
and school districts in your letter. The states have a
justifiable frustration with federal regulatory burdens and
unfunded mandates that the federal government often imposes on
them. Your concerns about excessive and heavy-handed federal
government rules and regulations and their impact on states'
freedom are justified. Elimination of these burdensome Federal
mandates is one of my primary goals, and I have co -sponsored key
legislation (H.R. 4771) to stop these unfunded federal mandates
and other unfair controls.
Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me
informed on matters of interest to you.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Crapo
Member of Congress
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