HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-039 CCRMember Bill Fignar introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 73 -39
RESOLUTION OPPOSING ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 410
RELATIVE TO ABOLITION OF THE TOWNSHIP SYSTEM OF
POOR RELIEF
WHEREAS, the township system of poor relief in Hennepin County
has over the years proved capable of serving the needs for which intended;
and
WHEREAS, the township system has been observed to be economically
and fairly administered; and
WHEREAS, the county's system of poor relief has been observed
to be cumbersome, generally inefficiently administered, and frequently failing
to accomplish its intent; and
WHEREAS, the abolition of the township system of poor relief would
impose a sharply increased financial burden on the citizens of Brooklyn Center:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center as follows:
March 12, 1973
ATTEST:
1. The City Council opposes the provisions of Senate File 410
which would abolish the township system of poor relief and
substitute in its stead the county's system of administering
poor relief.
2. The legislative representatives of the people of Brooklyn
Center are herewith called upon to oppose such legislation
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of
this resolution to the aforementioned legislators, the chairman
of the appropriate legislative committees, and to the governor
of the State of Minnes
Date Mayor
Cl "rk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Maurice Britts,
Tony Kuefler, and Bill Fignar;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.