HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-15 - Supporting the U.S. Census Bureau for a 2020 CensusRESOLUTION NO. 19-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU FOR A 2020 CENSUS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents'
well-being by helping planners determine where to locate schools, daycare centers, roads
and public transportation, hospitals and other facilities, and is used to make decisions
concerning business growth and housing needs; and
WHEREAS, more than $675 billion per year in federal and state funding is
allocated to states and communities based on census data; and
WHEREAS, census data ensures fair congressional representation by determining
how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the
redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and
increase employment opportunities in our community; and
WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is protected by law and
remains confidential for 72 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa is committed to collaborating with the US Census Bureau to help ensure a full and
accurate count in 2020. As a 2020 Census Partner, the City of Costa Mesa shall:
1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and will disseminate 2020
Census information to encourage residents of our communities to participate;
2. Encourage people in the City of Costa Mesa to place an emphasis on the 2020
Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of
the 2020 Census and ensure full and accurate census; and
3. Support efforts that help our community complete an accurate count.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 2019.
ATTEST:
Brenda GreeN City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly 1-1461 Barlow, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 19-15 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 16th day of April 2019, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHAVEZ, GENIS, MANSOOR, MARR, REYNOLDS,
STEPHENS, FOLEY
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 17th day of April, 2019.
'��qff Ja- OrffNA,
renda Gree City Clerk
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