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2 RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
4 BERNARDINO URGING THE RETENTION OF THE FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY
COURT IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO.
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6 WHEREAS, the Federal Building which houses the Federal
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Bankruptcy Court and is located at 699 North Arrowhead Avenue,
8 in the City of San Bernardino has approximately 72 employees
9 therein; and
10 WHEREAS, the surrounding offices of attorneys, trustees
11 and other related personnel provide approximately 100 to 125
12 jobs in the downtown area of San Bernardino; and
13 WHEREAS, the presence of the Bankruptcy Court in San
14 Bernardino has brought prestige to the City of San Bernardino
15 and has significantly added to the quality and competence of
16 the local bar and bench; and
17 WHEREAS, the present lease for the Bankruptcy Court in
18 San Bernardino expires in May of 1994 and the Bankruptcy Court
19 and appropriate federal agencies are considering alternative
20 sites for the location of the Bankruptcy Court, including a
21 site in the City of Riverside; and
22 WHEREAS, retaining the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the
23 City of San Bernardino is important to the economy of the City
of San Bernardino and will significantly contribute to and
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provide further impetus for the Law and Justice Center of the
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City of San Bernardino which can include the future site for
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the new Federal District Court facility; and
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28 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino recognizes that in
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RE: FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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making a decision regarding the location of the Federal
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Bankruptcy Court there are certain needs and specifications
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that must be satisfied so that the Bankruptcy Court facility
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will have adequate space, parking, security and amenities
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befitting a Federal Court; and
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WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino further recognizes
7 that effective communications with the local Bankruptcy
8 Judges, the Bankruptcy Clerk and other employees is necessary
9 so that their needs can be clearly identified for the purpose
10 of structuring proposals for retaining the Bankruptcy Court in
11 San Bernardino which can gain their support and approval; and
12 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino is in the process of
13 formulating a written proposal which will set forth three or
14 more potential sites for retaining the Bankruptcy Court in the
15 City of San Bernardino, one of which proposals will be the
16 Current location with improved parking, additional space and
17 improved security; and
18 WHEREAS, additional law enforcement presence in the
19 immediate area of the Bankruptcy Court will be made available
20 for the purpose of providing additional security to the
21 employees of the Court and the public who frequent the Court;
22 and
23 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino will also develop
24 additional programs and procedures for assuring the safety of
25 those persons who frequent the Court, revitalizing the area of
26 the community adjacent to the Court and assuring quick and
27 effective response to any incidences that arise at or near the
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RE: FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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vicinity of the Court; and
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WHEREAS, there is a strong and compelling basis for
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retaining the Bankruptcy Court in the City of San Bernardino,
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including the following: (i) the City of San Bernardino is the
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most convenient location of the Court, taking into account the
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number of bankruptcy filings in the San Bernardino County and
7 filings in the Palm Springs/Beaumont/Banning areas where
8 access to San Bernardino is more convenient than Riverside,
9 and (ii) there is larger growth expected in the next five to
10 six years in the City and County of San Bernardino as compared
11 to the City of Riverside and immediate areas.
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AS FOLLOWS:
13 SECTION ONE: That by the Mayor and Common Council of the
14 City of San Bernardino, the City of San Bernardino and its
15 staff are directed to communicate with the local Bankruptcy
16 Judges and Bankruptcy Court Clerk to determine their needs and
17 specifications for retaining the Bankruptcy Court in San
18 Bernardino.
19 SECTION TWO: That the City of San Bernardino will use its
20 best efforts to provide a first class site and facilities for
21 the Bankruptcy Court to assure the continued and future
22 location of the Federal Bankruptcy Court in the City of San
23 Bernardino where said Court will meet the public needs in the
24 most economical, safe and convenient way.
25 SECTION THREE: That the City of San Bernardino will also
26 use its best efforts to formulate and develop a first class
27 site and facilities in the City of San Bernardino for the
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RE: FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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future location of a federal District Court and other Federal
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agencies which would be housed in a local Federal Building.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
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adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
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Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
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day of 1993 , by the following vote,
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to-wit:
8 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
9 ESTRADA
10 REILLY
11 HERNANDEZ
12 MAUDSLEY
13 MINOR
14 POPE-LUDLAM
15 MILLER
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18 Rachel Clark, City Clerk
19 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day
20 of , 1993 .
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23 W. R. "Bob" Holcomb, Mayor
Approved as to form
24 and legal content:
25 JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
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By:
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