HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-22RESOLUTION NO. 2004-22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SUPPORTING THE RETENTION OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS
RESIDENTIAL CENTER IN UKIAH
WHEREAS, the current proposed State of California budget imposes significant reductions to
the California Conservation Corp (CCC) equating to a cumulative three-year budget cut of 64%; and
WHEREAS, if this cut is implemented Ukiah's CCC Residential Center will be closed, severely
compromising the CCC's ability to meet the needs of the Ukiah community in particular and the North
Coast in general; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah is acutely aware of the significant budget constraints and calls for
funding from many directions, but realizes the CCC is a program that has substantial value, completing
those tasks demanded of it in a most cost-effective manner, not wasting tax payer's dollars; and
WHERAS, the Ukiah Residential Center is one of the most efficient centers throughout
California returning 75% of its operational costs through outside work assignments, including erosion
control, fire suppression, river restoration, search and rescue operations, and regional emergency
responses; and
WHEREAS, young adults who join the CCC are taught work ethic, assisted in completion of
basic education, receive job skills training, and encouraged to become responsible citizens; all factors
which positively impact this state through self sufficiency and individual success; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah CCC corps members and staff volunteer thousands of off duty hours in
the community donating to blood drives, assisting fire department operations and fund raising events
such as the American Cancer Society, Boy's and Girl's Club, VFW, American Legion, and public
festivals; and
WHEREAS, this program keeps young adults off of public assistance and out of correctional
institutions, improves future employment opportunities, and provides support for local activities in a real
and effective manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ukiah, strongly
urges the Governor and the Legislature to realize the California Conservation Corps is a fiscally
responsible program essential to our community's well being and restore appropriate funding to the
Corp to preclude closure of the Residential Center in Ukiah.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2004 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Smith
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson
Eric Larson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 2004-22
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