HomeMy WebLinkAbout17358 - RESOLUTIONS - 12/5/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 17358
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE'S
IMPOSITION OF FEES FOR BOOKING PRISONERS.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature finally balanced its budget in August
by underfunding counties by $800 million and told counties to charge
cities for booking prisoners; and
WHEREAS, every city in Riverside County has adopted a balanced budget
for the fiscal year beginning July, 1990; and
WHEREAS, if Riverside County elects to charge cities these fees, every
_ city budget in the county will be thrown into a deficit position.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs, California does hereby urge the Riverside County Board
of Supervisors to not implement the booking fees authorized by SB 2557,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Palm Springs urges the Board of
Supervisors to create a Task Force of the City and County Officials
which would explore the County' s booking process and offer possible
alternatives to the current system which would reduce the overall cost
of this important and necessary function.
Adopted this 5th day of December , 1990
AYES: Councilmembers Broich, Hodges, Murawski , and Neel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Bono
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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By ,,..
City Clerk City City Manager
REVIEWED t APPROVED