[Council Communication]  [Proposed Resolution]

Council Communication

Title:	A resolution certifying City qualifies for State subventions.
Dept:	Finance Department
Date:	June 3, 2003
Submitted By:	Lee Tuneberg, Finance Director
Approved By: ...........................	Gino Grimaldi, City Administrator

Synopsis:	The fiscal year 2003-2004 budget includes revenue and disbursements of funds from the State. In order to receive and disburse monies the City Council must certify to the State that it qualifies based upon the services rendered.
Recommendation:	Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.
Fiscal Impact:	Enables the City to receive and disburse State monies like gas and cigarette tax revenue.
Background:	Council certifies this activity by resolution each year prior to adopting a second resolution that elects to receive state funds. This is a necessary step in the 2003-2004 budget process.

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RESOLUTION CERTIFYING CITY PROVIDES SUFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO QUALIFY FOR STATE SUBVENTIONS

RECITALS:

A. ORS 221.760 provides the City of Ashland may disburse funds from the State if the City provides four or more of the following services:

1. Police Protection
2. Fire Protection
3. Street construction, maintenance, lighting
4. Sanitary Sewer
5. Storm Sewer
6. Planning, zoning and subdivision control
7. One or more utility services

B. City officials recognize the desirability of assisting the state officer responsible for determining the eligibility of cities to receive such funds in accordance with 221.760.

THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

The City of Ashland certifies that it provides the following municipal services enumerated in ORS 221.760(1):

1. Police Protection
2. Fire Protection
3. Street construction, maintenance, lighting
4. Sanitary Sewer
5. Storm Sewer
6. Planning
7. Electric Distribution
8. Water

This resolution takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.

This resolution was READ BY TITLE ONLY and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ashland on the day of June, 2003.

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