CC - 1968 - 009 - Compromise Arrangement on Cigarette Tax0
RESOLUTION NO_ 68- 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO
SUPPORT A COMPROMISE ARRANGEMENT ON THE CIGARETTE
TAX,
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the League of California
Cities has, by resolution, directed that the League support legislation
in 1968 to amend the method of distributing cigarette tax revenue; and
WHEREAS, the League Committee on Revenue and Taxation, after
considering many alternatives, has recommended legislation to change
the present formula to one based one-half on taxable sales and one-
half on population; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemead believes that
a change in the law to modify the present distribution system must be
based on a method that recognizes the special needs of the many
California cities; and
WHEREAS, recommended formula eliminates inequities that
may exist in the present allocation of cigarette taxes and recognizes
the differences between residential and industrial communities;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, does hereby urge the Board of Directors
of the League of California Cities to support the 1968 compromise
legislation to amend the method of distributing cigarette tax revenue
recommended by the League Committee on Revenue and Taxation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby
authorized and directed to forward certified copies of this resolution
to the League of California Cities,
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 1968,
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK