HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01182011 - C.72RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution 2011-34 in support of Contra Costa County's Federal Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations requests,
as specified in the 2011 Federal Legislative Platform.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These appropriations requests, if passed by Congress, would bring millions of dollars to Contra Costa County to
support the implementation of the various projects contained in the Federal Legislative Platform.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, Contra Costa County submits appropriations requests to our Congressional Delegation in support of
various projects that are important to the County. These projects are listed in the County's Federal Legislative
Platform. (See related agenda item.) For Federal Fiscal Year 2012, while it is uncertain how the new Republican
Leadership will treat appropriation requests from House members, it is nevertheless important for our Congressional
delegation to know our priorities so they can advocate for the critical investments in our communities. In this
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/18/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: L. DeLaney, 925-335-1097
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 18, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.72
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:January 18, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution in Support of the County's Federal FY 2012 Appropriations Requests
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
process, Congressman John Garamendi has requested that appropriations requests be accompanied by a resolution of
support from the Board of Supervisors for the projects we are requesting. The attached Resolution fulfills that
requirement.
(If individual resolutions are requested for each project, the resolutions will be similar to the ones attached for the
three projects sponsored by the County's Flood Control District: Mt. Diablo Mercury Mine Clean-up, Lower Walnut
Creek, and Grayson and Murderer's Creek Flood Control Project.)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.