RESOLUTION NO. _____-2022
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG
CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING MEASURE P
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has scheduled Measure P for the November 2022 election to approve a one-quarter cent (0.25%) sales tax for a period of ten (10) years to support fire protection and emergency medical services throughout Mendocino County; and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022, the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council made a presentation to the Fort Bragg City Council regarding the direct financial benefits of Measure P to the City; and WHEREAS, fire seasons have become more intense, and will continue to worsen due to the effects of climate change, and local frontline firefighters are dedicated professionals who care deeply about their local community; and WHEREAS, Mendocino County estimates that if Measure P is approved by the voters, the City of Fort Bragg will receive an estimated $573,828 annually of direct financial assistance to support our local fire protection services; and WHEREAS, the needs and challenges facing all Mendocino County fire protection agencies are expected to increase, but without additional financial assistance they will not be able to meet the increasing need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg hereby endorses Measure P and encourages City residents to support Measure P so that the City’s local fire protection services continue to protect and preserve its community.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _____, seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 26th day of September, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk