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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 12, 1994
SUBJECT:
League of California Cities Proposed 1995 Dues
(Prepared by: Bo Barker, Management Assistant)
EXIDBITS A IT ACHED: Memorandum from the League of California Cities dated November 10, 1994
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2.5% dues increase and instruct the City Council's Representative
1 A JY!0 the East Bay Division of League of California Cities to communicate the
~vy decision.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The League of California Cities is proposing a 2.5% increase in its annual
dues. This would increase the City of Dublin's dues from $4,072 to $4,171
for Fiscal Year 1994-95. A 5% increase was estimated in the budget so
sufficient funds are available.
DESCRIPTION: The City has received a memorandum from of the President of the League of
California Cities regarding the League Dues for 1995. The Board of Directors is recommending a 2.5%
increase in dues for 1994-95 to balance the League's Budget. The City's 1994-95 budget estimated a 5%
increase for 1995 so sufficient funds are available.
The areas of emphasis for League in the up coming year include:
Revenue and taxation reform
Mandate Relief
Regulatory Reform
Reconnecting cities with the public
Investing in our youth
Reducing divisiveness among local government agencies
The League's Bylaws require that any dues increase be ratified by the League's Regional Divisions by
January 20, 1995. If a Division does not respond, it will be counted as a vote to ratify the dues increase
as indicated by the League's Bylaws.
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed dues increase and direct the City of
Dublin's Representative to the East Bay Division of the League of California Cities to communicate the
decision.
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League of California Cities
1400 K STREET . SACRAMENTO. CA 95814 . (916) 444-5790
November 10, 1994
TO:
Mayors and City Managers
FROM:
President Mary Andrews, Council Member, Chico
SUBJECf:
1995 League Dues
By working together through the League, cities were able to prevent any further erosion
of local revenues by state action during 1994. There was only one real threat during the
year, a $100 million raid of city motor vehicle license fees, approved by the legislative
budget conference committee. But that was overturned as a result of swift and concerted
action taken by cities throughout the League.
Now we face 1995. The League's strategic plan for the future has identified priority
goals and the League board of directors is directing the League into a proactive
leadership role to achieve these goals. Areas of emphasis for our legislative, education,
and public information efforts will include:
. Revenue and taxation reform
. Mandate relief
. Regulatory reform
. Reconnecting cities with the public
. . Investing in our youth
. Reducing divisiveness among local government agencies
And then there is the state budget. We expect the coming year will bring the biggest
challenge yet to our local revenue sources. These challenges all come at a time when
the League has been curtailing expenditures, just like cities, and looking for more
efficient ways to do its work, such as contracting out certain activities.
To ensure we have the resources to effectively resist further state takeaways and to
proactively lead the fight for issues that mean so much to us, the League board of
directors has approved a 2\ % dues increase. For a city with a population from 30,000 to
40,000, this will mean an increase of just $125.
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The regional League divisions have an opportunity to ratify the proposed 2\ % dues
increase. Ratification by a majority of the divisions representing a majority of member
cities constitutes approval of the dues increase. Divisions not responding by January 31
shall be considered as having ratified the dues increase. Please don't hesitate to contact
me if you have any comments about this proposal, or you may reach Don Benninghoven
or Dan Harrison on the League staff with questions.
Thank you for your continued support of the League and efforts to maintain the ability
of cities to meet the basic needs of Californians. Good luck in the coming year!
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