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3/15/11 LES <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 016 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING GOVERNOR <br />BROWN'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COMMUNITY <br />REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES AND ENTERPRISE <br />ZONES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRIBUTION <br />OF FUNDING FOR LEGAL OPPOSITION TO SAID <br />PROPOSAL <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS <br />FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines <br />and declares as follows: <br />A. Governor Brown's fiscal year 2011-2012 state budget proposal <br />("Proposal") includes, among other items, the elimination of redevelopment agencies <br />and enterprise zones. <br />B. Redevelopment has had decades of proven results in improving <br />communities and has contributed to an array of positive projects and programs <br />throughout Santa Ana. Likewise, enterprise zones have had positive impacts such as <br />improving the economy, local revitalization, business attraction and retention. <br />C. The negative impacts of eliminating redevelopment agencies and <br />enterprise zones would include compounding blighting conditions, loss of local <br />businesses and jobs, further declining economy and loss of affordable housing projects <br />and programs. <br />D. The California League of Cities is assembling a team of lawyers prepared <br />to challenge the State of California should the Governor's proposal be passed. <br />E. The Council is urging the protection of redevelopment and enterprise <br />funds and the programs they support. <br />Section 2. The City of Santa Ana is strongly opposed to the elimination of <br />redevelopment agencies and enterprise zones, and is prepared to assist the California League <br />of Cities with funding to legally challenge the State. <br />Section 3. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to take all <br />necessary actions and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to oppose the <br />elimination of redevelopment agencies and enterprise zones, and to assist the California <br />League of Cities with funding to legally challenge the State action. <br />Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City <br />Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this <br />Resolution. <br />Resolution No. 2011-016 <br />Page 1 of 2