RESOLUTION 2026-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has determined that certain records are no longer needed for the operation of business, nor required by statute; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police approves the destruction of the City records described below.
WHEREAS, California Government Code 34090 authorizes the destruction of City records upon approval of the City Council by resolution and written approval by the City Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fortuna hereby declares the City records listed in Exhibit A are approved for destruction; Refer to Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this authorization applies only to closed cases that have satisfied all applicable retention requirements under the California Secretary of State Local Government Records Retention Guidelines and the City’s adopted retention schedule, and excludes any records required to be retained for a longer period by state or federal law.
Prior to destruction, the Police Department shall verify that each record meets all applicable retention requirements and is not subject to any legal hold or other restriction on destruction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney of the City of Fortuna hereby approves the destruction of the above-described City records.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, on the 4th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Ryan Plotz, City Attorney Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk