HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-078 05/04/1998 Resolution No. 98-78 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
OPPOSING STATE PROPOSTTION 224 -
COMPETTTIVE BIDDING MAY BE I2EQi7IItE
TO COMPARE STATE AND LOCAL COSTS
WHEREAS, State Proposition 224 which would require the State, and under certain
circumstances local governments; to estimate the cost of a contract for certain construction
related services; and,
WHEREAS, the services under which this would take effect are engineering, architecture,
landscape architecture, surveying, envirorunental studies and geologic studies, all of which cover
much of the construction process for local jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Proposition 224, if it was determined to be less expensive to
contract the work, the contract. process would continue; but,
WHEREAS, if it was determined the cost to have the work done by staff would be less
expensive, the work would be done in-house regardless of whether or not sufficient staff was on
hand to accomplish the work; and,
WHEREAS, local government would have to use the new process if it uses state funds to
pay a private firm for any part of aconstruction-related service, including grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma
hereby opposes State Proposition 224 on the June, 1998, ballot and urges all citizens to also
oppose said. proposition.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: Thereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on Approved as to
May 4, 1998, by the following vote: f~
City Attorney
AYES: Keller, Torliatt, Hamilton, Read, Stompe, Vice Mayor Maguire, Mayor Hilli oss
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NOES: None
.ABSENT: No - •
ATTEST: ?
City Clerk Mayor
5/4/1998 Reso. 98-78 NCS