13.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 09/19/2017
- From:
- Josh Copley, City Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2017-34: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council supporting the extension of the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program and calling upon Congress to permanently address the legal status of Dreamers.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2017-34 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2017-34 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-34
Executive Summary:
During the city council work session of September 12, 2017, the City Council provided direction to the City Manager to bring a draft Resolution for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) back for their consideration and possible adoption. The attached draft Resolution supports the extension of the DACA program and calls upon Congress to permanently address the legal status of Dreamers.
Financial Impact:
While this Resolution is budget neutral to the City of Flagstaff, we recognize the potential negative economic impact to our local economy and the State of Arizona should the DACA program be ended without first being permanently addressed at the Federal level.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or TeamFlagstaff Strategic Plan:
Social Justice - Advance social justice in our community.
Economic Development - Grow and strengthen a more equitable and resilient eoncomy.
Economic Development - Grow and strengthen a more equitable and resilient eoncomy.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
On March 10, 2015, the Flagstaff City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-07, calling upon the Arizona Board of Regents to recognize Arizona youth with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as Arizona state residents for purposes of educational benefits. Additionally, advocacy for DACA is included in the Council's 2017 Federal Legislative Prorities.