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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8471 (Declare Fiscal Inerdependency)RESOLUTION NO. 8471 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF A DECLARATION OF FISCAL INTERDEPENDENCY BY THE CITIES, COUNTIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE BAY AREA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows: The MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL and CITY CLERK are authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of San Rafael, a Declaration of Fiscal Interdependency by the cities, counties and school districts of the Bay Area, a copy of which is hereby attached and by this reference made a part hereof. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on Monday, the fifteenth day of July, 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None J M. LEONCIlI, City Clerk ORIGINA1 ,,, DECLARATION OF FISCAL INTERDEPENDENCE ENDORSEMENT The Declaration of Fiscal Interdependence was endorsed the 15th day of Jul y , 1991 by the City Council/WANHOUMU9 of the City of San Rafael �ctcD C - l signature - LAWRENCE E. MULRAN Mayor w1y) signatdre - ERT . ORO ouncilmember signature - DCyftOTHY L. BREINER Cdduncilmember 'l signature - MI HAELA. SHIP YY Councilmember signature - JOAN THONER Councilmember signature ATTEST: r•ti .,-. � 4 - �rk JEANNE P1. EONCINI signature signature signature signature signature signature DECLAF \TION OF FISCAL INTERD"ENDENCY BY THE Q IES, COUNTIES AND SCHOvL DISTRICTS OF THE BAY AREA We recognize the fiscal interdependence of all levels of government, federal, state and local, including cities, counties and school districts. We recognize that interdependency at the local level is frustrated by fiscal policies and problems as well as Constitutional and legislative obstacles at the federal and state level. We recognize that the State and all local governments --cities, counties and school districts --continue to experience growing financial difficulties magnified by increasing needs and demands for service and enormous demographic changes. We, therefore, submit that cities, counties and school districts are interdependent because: 'We frequently serve the same people, often at the same time; 'We share many of the same revenues sources such as property tax, sales tax and other state controlled revenues; when one jurisdiction gains, another frequently loses; 'We have the same constituency, 100 percent of the people live in a county and a school district, and the vast majority also five in a city; 'We provide many services in common that might be more effectively performed by working cooperatively: purchasing, building maintenance, legal advice, public information, disaster and emergency planning, recreation programs and facilities, youth and senior citizens' services, building inspection, law enforcement, signal maintenance, personnel, payroll, labor relations, employee benefits, training and staff development, data processing, communications, energy conservation, leasing of buildings or property, vehicle maintenance and corporation yards; 'We often make decisions that impact each other; 'We recognize that the financial viability of one agency can impact the economic health of other jurisdictions; 'Each city, county and school district needs to be concerned with, and aware of, problems of other jurisdictions. Therefore, we declare that in order to maximize productive and efficient working relationships that will enable all agencies to more effectively serve the public, the following actions are necessary and we commit ourselves to their implementation: STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION AMONG PUBLIC AGENCIES SEEK "IVIN/WIN" SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS SPONSOR AND SUPPORT MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION IDENTIFY POSITIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED JOINTLY SEEK NEW, BETTER, MORE PRODUCTIVE AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF WOMNG TOGETHER JOINTLYADVOC4TE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STABLE AND AnEQUATE REVENUE SOURCES FOR CITIES, COUNTIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS In support of this declaration we commit ourselves to work jointly and cooperatively together to accomplish these proposals and goals as well as to promote reform that is supportive of fiscal interdependency. Adopted: Mary Griffin, P ide Association of ay ea Gover nts 7 i Bay Area School District Representatives League of California Cities California School Boards Association County Supervisors Association of California STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR REFORM AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL 1. As cities, counties and school districts, we dedicate ourselves to making the most efficient use of the tax dollars currently available. This may suggest more sharing of services between local agencies and a more efficient use of resources. 2. Cities, counties and school districts reject the use of revenue systems that are divisive, and shift revenues from one jurisdiction to another. 3. State mandated programs must either be fully funded by the Legislature or made optional at the local level. 4. Cities, counties and school districts support the creation of a Constitutional Revision Commission to enable constitutional changes to restructure the State budget process and, as a result, reduce restrictions on local government revenues and budgets. 5. The State should not assume all responsibility for increasing tax revenue. Local governments --cities, counties and school districts-- need locally controlled sources of revenue for which locally elected officials can be responsible to their constituents. If local officials are unable or unwilling to increase these local sources of revenue, then programs should be reduced to balance local government budgets. 6. The Legislature should take whatever steps are necessary, whether statutory or Constitutional amendments, to eliminate the requirement of a 2/3 majority vote to approve local tax and financing proposals. 7. The State budget should include a funded incentive program that makes additional funds available as incentive allocations to reward or fund cooperative local government --cities, counties and school district-- efforts and fiscal efficiencies. 8. State and local revenues should represent a combination of sources and expansion of the tax base to avoid reliance on any single revenue source which would have an adverse effect on the State or local economy. 9. To implement the guidelines in the Declaration of Fiscal Interdependency, cities, counties and school districts pledge to: Develop improved working relationships among affected jurisdictions through increased communication. Demonstrate respect for each other publicly, and work toward resolution rather than resorting to litigation and public criticism. Develop facilities, services and programs in collaboration. Support and sponsor legislation that will enable all affected jurisdictions to better meet the needs of all citizens. Oppose legislation that is detrimental to other jurisdictions. Expand our point -of -view to include the larger community, beyond our individual jurisdictions, and be open to new methods of service delivery. Develop alternatives for stable, adequate revenue sources to fund necessary and desired services.