HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-076Member Philip Zietlow introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 93-76
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE LEAGUE'S EFFORTS
TO EDUCATE CITIZENS AND LAWMAKERS ABOUT
THE IMPACT OF UNFUNDED MANDATES
Whereas, unfunded mandates on local government have increased
significantly in recent years; and
Whereas, federal and state mandates do not consider local
circumstances, costs or capacity, and subject cities to civil or
criminal penalties for non-compliance; and
Whereas, federal and state mandates require compliance
regardless of other pressing local needs and priorities affecting
the health, welfare and safety of citizens; and
Whereas, federal and state burdens on local governments force
cities to impose a combination of higher local taxes and fees on
local taxpayers and/or reduce local services to citizens; and
Whereas, federal and state mandates are often inflexible,
"one -size -fits -all" requirements with unrealistic time frames and
overly specific and inflexible procedures where less costly
alternatives may be just as effective; and
Whereas, the cumulative impact of these laws and rules
directly affect 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 Mandate Day on October 27, 1993;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Medina,
Minnesota endorses the League's efforts and those of the National
League of Cities and will fully inform our citizens about the
impact of state and federal mandates on our local spending and
taxes;
Be it further resolved that the City of Medina 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.
ATTEST:
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Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Ann Thies and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilmembers John Ferris, Ann Thies, Philip Zietlow and Mayor Ann
Theis;
and the following voted against: none.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted this
19th day of October , 1993.