15.A.
City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/16/2016
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-06: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council supporting Congressman Gosar's and Senator McCain's bipartisan bills to ensure justice for Downwinders exposed to government radiation testing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2016-06 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 206-06 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-06
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 206-06 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-06
Executive Summary:
On February 2, 2016, the City Council considered a Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) to place on a future agenda a resolution of support for bipartisan legislation being proposed to ensure justice for downwinders exposed to government radiation testing. This was after receiving information provided by Sherri Hanna of Yavapai County who is assisting with these efforts (attached letter). With time being of the essence, this resolution is being placed on the February 16, 2016, agenda for consideration and possible adoption. Also attached is a copy of a letter of support from Yavapai County, and Lake Havasu City has adopted a similar resolution of support.
Financial Impact:
None.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Brief discussion was held under F.A.I.R. on February 2, 2016.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Adopt the resolution
2) Amend the resolution and adopt
3) Not adopt the resolution
2) Amend the resolution and adopt
3) Not adopt the resolution
Community Involvement:
Inform
Consult
Consult