HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 17-85 - 3/12/1985 - REVENUE SHARING ACT, SUPPORTINGRESOLUTION NO. 17-85
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BOTH THE RETENTION OF THE STATE
AND LOCAL FISCAL ASSISTANT ACT OF 1972, AS AMENDED
(THE REVENUE SHARING ACT), AND THE EXTENSION OF THE
ACT BEYOND ITS CURRENT EXPIRATION DATE
WHEREAS, proposals have been made to terminate the State
and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, as amended (The Revenue Sharing
Act) in October, 1985 rather than October, 1986 as scheduled in order
to reduce Federal budget deficit, and
WHEREAS, this program is critical to many units of local
government within the United States in the support of programs and services
provided; and in many cases, is the only Federal assistance provided
for their operational needs, and
WHEREAS, the major intent of the original Act and amendments
was to redistribute Federal funds to eligible governments for their discretionary
use on viable programs and activities, and
WHEREAS, the termination of this program raises the possibility
of either reduced services and project cut backs or increased taxes and
fees to fund such services or projects, and
WHEREAS, the proposed funding level for the entitlement
period equals less than 43 of 1% of the proposed Federal budget and realistically,
cuts or reductions in funding for programs on the Federal level with
less overall impact then Revenue Sharing should receive greater priority.
NOW, THEREFORE -BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, that:
Section 1. The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of
1972, as Amended (The Revenue Sharing Act) should not be terminated any
earlier than the original extension date, that being October 31, 1986.
Section 2. Senate Bill, 5.318 along with House Bill, H.R.796,
both introduced to extend the program beyond October 31, 1986 should
be supported by the full Senate and House of Representatives when formally
considered.
Section 3. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized to forward
copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States, Senators
Dixon and Simon, and Congressman Hyde requesting their support in the
maintenance and continuation of the General Revenue Sharing program.
AYES:
6
NAYES:
0
ABSENT:
0
PASSED this 12th day of _ March , 1985
APPROVED this 12th day of March , 1985
ATTEST:
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk