R 4117RESOLUTION NO. 4117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ALLOWING THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE VECTOR CONTROL
SERVICES IN ARROYO GRANDE AND TO CONDUCT A MAIL OUT
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT BALLOT MEASURE FOR A VECTOR CONTROL
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, On April 1, 2008, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
authorized the Health Agency's Environmental Health Division to proceed with a property
owner assessment ballot measure to create a benefit assessment intended to provide
permanent annual funding for a vector control program; and,
WHEREAS, a vector is an insect or rodent that is capable of transmitting diseases to
humans, which can present significant health hazards to the community; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed vector control services will consist of public education,
surveillance, abatement, and response to disease outbreaks for all vectors and vector-
borne diseases; and,
WHEREAS, the West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that, when transmitted to
humans, can cause severe illness, neurological damage, and death, especially in the
young, elderly and those with weakened immune systems; and,
WHEREAS, other health problems associated with mosquitoes and other vectors can only
be effectively addressed through a regional strategy; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo is one of the only counties within the State that
currently does not have a Vector Control Benefit Assessment District in place; and
WHEREAS, each city within the County of San Luis Obispo has the option of participating
in the vector control program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City for Arroyo Grande to
be part of, and receive the services of, a Vector Control Benefit Assessment District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
that:
1. San Luis Obispo County shall be allowed to provide vector control services in the
City of Arroyo Grande.
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2. San Luis Obispo County shall be allowed to conduct a mail out benefit assessment
ballot measure in the City of Arroyo Grande for the establishment of a Vector
Control Benefit Assessment District.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Fellows, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Fellows, Arnold, Costello, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 12~h day of August 2008.
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TONY FER AYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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EN ADA ,CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIM THY J. MEL, CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4117 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 12~h
day of August 2008.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 13~h day of
August 2008.
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KELLY MORE, CITY CLERK