55C - OPPOSITION TO ELIMINATING REDEVELOPMENT

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3/17/11 LES RESOLUTION NO. 2011- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING GOVERNOR BROWN'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDING FOR LEGAL OPPOSITION TO SAID PROPOSAL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Governor Brown's fiscal year 2011-2012 state budget proposal ("Proposal") includes, among other items, the elimination of redevelopment agencies. B. Redevelopment has had decades of proven results in improving communities and has contributed to an array of positive projects and programs throughout Santa Ana. C. The negative impacts of eliminating redevelopment agencies would include compounding blighting conditions, loss of local businesses and jobs, further declining economy and loss of affordable housing projects and programs. D. The California League of Cities is assembling a team of lawyers prepared to challenge the State of California should the Governor's proposal be passed. E. The Council is urging the protection of redevelopment funds and the programs they support. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana is strongly opposed to the elimination of redevelopment agencies and is prepared to assist the California League of Cities with funding to legally challenge the State. Section 3. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to oppose the elimination of redevelopment agencies and to assist the California League of Cities with funding to legally challenge the State action. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. 55C-3