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Date Adopted:
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City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No. ____________ RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, TO PURSUE THE FORMATION OF
A VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF
FRESNO
WHEREAS, a Veterans Memorial District is a legislative special district charged with honoring Veterans and serving the community; and
WHEREAS, there are twenty -seven Veterans Memorial Districts throughout California, including two in Fresno County (Clovis Veterans Memorial District and Riverdale Memorial Distr ict, both formed in 1946), however, the majority of the City of Fresno does not fall within either district; and
WHEREAS, Veterans Memorial Districts are dedicated to the memory of those who proudly served and protected our country, focus on local veterans needs in the region of the District, and promote a legacy of service in the community; and WHEREAS, formation of a Veterans Memorial District is governed by the Cortese- Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Government Code Sections 56000 et seq. (Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Law) and Sections 1170 through 1259 of the Military and Veterans Code (Memorial District Law); and
WHEREAS, formation of a Veterans Memorial District must be approved by LAFCo, and is a multi -step process, including submitting a formal Resolution of Application to LAFCo, preparing, and submitting an application, and preparing and submitting a plan for services; and
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WHEREAS, the Council deems it necessary and appropriate to pursue the formation of a Veterans Memorial District in the City of Fresno.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council hereby directs the Administration and the City Attorney to commence the process to form a Fresno Veterans Memorial District to cover the entirety of the City of Fresno and having an independent governing body , and to pursue funding for the district through imposition of a special tax.
2. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2022.
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Mayor Approval: , 2022
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TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS T. SLOAN
City Attorney
By:
Raj Singh Badhesha Date
Assistant City Attorney