HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 90-18RESOLUTION NO. 90 -18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR SUPPORTING THE 1990 CENSUS AND CONFIRMING THE
CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE CENSUS COLLECTION PROCESS
WHEREAS, the Federal Government will conduct a 10 -year
census in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the United States Census is to
count everyone living in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California's population in 1990 is projected to
increase by 23 percent since 1980; and
WHEREAS, Federal -funding over the next ten years for the
City of Diamond Bar will be largely determined by the 1990 count;
and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that every uncounted individual
costs the State and local governments approximately $88 annually
in funding from the Federal Government; and
WHEREAS, data collected about individuals is confidential
and will not be released by the Census Bureau to any other
governmental agency or to the public before the year 2062; and
WHEREAS, the State of California could gain additional
seats in the U.S. Congress if an accurate census count is taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council supports the concept
of counting every City resident in the 1990 Census without regard
to citizenship status or legal residency.
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SECTION 2. That the information obtained through the
Census collection process is confidential in nature and will not
be used against any City resident.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage of this Resolution and shall transmit a copy to the U.S.
Census Bureau.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6th day of
February , 1990.
I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted
and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the 61-h day of February 1990,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Forbing, Miller, Werner,
Mayor Pro Tem Horcher and
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Mayor Papen
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST
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