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Home My WebLink AboutResolution #1162- r f # 1162 COUNCIL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States is presently considering various budget proposals for fiscal 1987, which include consideration of funding programs of great importance to local governments; and WHEREAS, the City/7~1~4~14 of Canton like many other economically hard-pressed communities throughout Illinois and the Midwest, has applied federal dollars to fund programs vital to maintaining quality public services and to promoting economic recovery; WHEREAS, cities/~~l~g~~c like Canton cannot reasonably be expected to raise local taxes continuously in the face of federal cutbacks and still be competitive in attracting new residents and industries to locate here; and WHEREAS, various alternatives have been proposed for reducing the federal deficit, which would be less costly to our national economic well-being then the elimination of programs aimed at public services and economic recovery. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Canton Clty Council/Xidi~e ~iii?~ strongly opposes elimination of the General Revenue S aring Program; (the Community Development Block .Grant program and support to low and moderate Income housing). ' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the council/%bi4g~dc encourage the citizens of ~ n,~,~~ to inform themselves of the position of their Congressional delegation on these is' sues that could directly affect their local tax burden. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the interest of reducing the federal deficit, alternatives such as a spending freeze or reduction of defense and entitlement programs be considered. FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor/}~i~l~g~ X~ir~~i1~~~R~( of the Clty/~VXI of Canton be directed to convey the foregoing Resolution to members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, including Senators Dixon and Simon, Congressman Lane Evans and the President. ~~ (OVER) f PETITION TO CONGRESS We, as leaders of organizations, as ordinary citizens or as officers and employees of the City/Village of join with the Mayors in the State of Ulinois to petition the Congress of the United States for a fair return of our federal tax dollars to our cities. We ask Congress specifically to maintain General Revenue Sharing (Community Development Block Grants, Urban Development Action Grants, support to low and moderate income housing and Urban Mass Transit funds). Strong cities are necessary for us to control our own lives. Our federal tax dollars returned to us through General Revenue Sharing (and other programs) has (have) helped us to build strong communities, to maintain essential services and to improve our infrastructure. Federal income taxes are a fairer form of taxation than the local property and sales taxes that would replace them. We ask the Conference Committee on the Congressional Budget Resolution to restore to our cities their fair share of national resources. CITY OF CANTON 210 East Chestnut, Canton, Illinois 61520 ~ Telephone 309/647-0020 Donald E. Edwards, Mayer James H. Malmgren, Clry Attorney Nancy S. Whites, cny cienr Clifford L. Sagaser, city Engineer Patricia A. Wright, City Treasurer David M. Dorgan, Director otAdministration June 11, 1986 Congressman Lane Evans 17th District 3919 16th Street Moline, Illinois 61265 Re: Revenue Sharing Dear Congressman Evans: In a joint effort with the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, the City of Canton has approved the attached resolution. The resolution calls on our federal officials to continue funding for General Revenue Sharing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I am sure you are well aware of the importance of these programs and the City wants it made clear of their support for the continuation of these funds. I hope you will be able to support our cause as you normally have in the past. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, ~~ ~ A~ l(~Z~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor, City of Canton, Illinois. DEE/rv CC: file CITY OF CANTON 210 East Chestnut, Canton, Illinois 61520 • Telephone 309/647-0020 Donald E. Edwards, Mayor Nancy S. Whites, city cierx Patricia A. Wright, City Treasurer June 11, 1986 Honorable Alan J. Dixon U.S. Senator, State of Illinois 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Revenue Sharing Dear Senator Dixon: James H. Malmgren, city Attorney Clifford L. Sagaser, City Engineer David M. Dorgan, Directs of Administration In a joint effort with the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, the City of Canton has approved the attached resolution. The resolution calls on our federal officials to continue funding for General Revenue Sharing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I am sure you are well aware of the importance' of these programs and the City wants it made clear of their support for the continuation of these funds. I hope you will be able to support our cause as you normally have in the past. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, Donald E. Edwards, Mayor, City of Canton, Illinois. DEE/rv CC: file CITY OF CANTON 210 East Chestnut, Canton, Illinois 61520 • Telephone 309/647-0020 Donald E. Edwards, Mayor Nancy S. Whites, city clerk Patricia A. Wright, city treasurer June 11, 1986 Honorable Paul Simon U.S. Senator, State of Illinois 462 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Revenue Sharing Dear Senator Simon: James H. Malmgren, city Atrorney Clifford L. Sagaser, Ciry Engineer David M. Dorgan, pirectorotAdministretion In a joint effort with the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, the City of Canton has approved the attached resolution. The resolution calls on our federal officials to continue funding for General Revenue Sharing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I am sure you are well aware of the importance of these programs and the City wants it made clear of their support for the continuation of these funds. I hope you will be able to support our cause as you normally have in the past. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, /~ ~~~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor, City of Canton, Illinois. DEE/rv CC: file CITY OF CANTON 210 East Chestnut, Canton, Illinois 61520 • Telephone 309/647-0020 Donald E. Edwards, Maya James H. Malmgren, ary Arraney Nancy S. Whites, city clerk Clifford L. Sagaser, city Engrnesr Patricia A. Wright, city Treasurer David M. Dorgan, DirectorolAdministretbn June 11, 1986 Honorable Ronald Reagan President, United States of America White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Re: General Revenue Sharing Dear Mr. President: In a joint effort with the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, the City of Canton has approved the attached resolution. The resolution calls on our federal officials to continue funding for General Revenue Sharing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I am sure you are well aware of the importance of these programs and the City wants it made clear of their support for the continuation of these funds. I hope you will be able to support our cause as you normally have in the past. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, Donald E. Edwards, Mayor, City of Canton, Illinois. DEE/rv CC: file ~~ CITY OF CANTON 210 East Chestnut, Canton, Illinois 61520 • Telephone 309/647-0020 Donald E. Edwards, Mayor James H. Malmgren, city amaney Nancy S. Whites, city cleric Clifford L. Sagaser, city Engineer Patricia A. Wright, city treasurer David M. Dorgan, DirectoraAdminisbation June 11, 1986 Illinois Municipal League Office P. 0. Box 3387 Springfield, Illinois 62708 Re: Revenue Sharing To Whom It May Concern: In a joint effort with the Illinois Municipal League and the National League of Cities, the City of Canton has approved the attached resolution. The resolution calls on our federal officials to continue funding for General Revenue Sharing and Community Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I am sure you are well aware of the importance of these programs and the City wants it made clear of their support for the continuation of these funds. I hope you will be able to support our cause as you normally have in the past. Thank you for your time and effort. Sincerely, ~~ ~~ ~ /~~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor, City of Canton, Illinois. DEE/rv CC: file