CC - 1985-59 - Deep Pocket Inititive•
RESOLUTION NO. 85-59
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE
"DEEP POCKETS INITIATIVE"
WHEREAS, California municipalities are being sued and
held responsible for all damages in cases where there is
only minor fault on the part of the city; and
. WHEREAS, California municipalities are thus required to
pay for damages that were not the result of the negligence
of the city or any of its employees; and
WHEREAS, in the last two years over $25 million tax
dollars have been paid by California municipalities to
satisfy such "deep pocket" judgments; and
WHEREAS, an initiative measure known as the Fair Respon-
sibility Act of 1986 is presently being circulated for signature
to the voters of the State of California, which would assure
that cities would be held financially responsible only to the
extent of their fault.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rosemead
resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Rosemead hereby
supports the Fair Responsibility Act of 1986 and urges the
voters of the State to give this measure their serious consi-
deration and support.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution and send a copy of this Resolution to Senator
Montoya, Assemblywoman Tanner, Taxpayers for Responsibility, the
County Supervisor's Association, the League of California Cities
and the California Contract Cities Association.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 1985.
ATTEST: MAYOR
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