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TR-92-60 ' TR-92- 60 Counoa, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RE-ENACTMENT OF THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM ' Sponsor : Councillor James D. Taylor Sp : o y WHEREAS : The cities and towns of the United States are confronted on a daily basis with the problems of homeless people, drug abuse, and increased crime; and WHEREAS : The infrastructure in the nation ' s cities and towns -'• is falling apart from years of neglect and deferred TG^j `- maintenance; and -� WHEREAS : Programs for children, including education and recreation, are provided at the local level; and - ' WHEREAS : Mandates from the federal and state government drastically increased over the past ten years; and ? 1 WHEREAS : Local government is the most economical level of government and is the closest level of government to the real problems faced by the citizens of the nation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam, Massachusetts City Council respectfully urges the Congress and the President to re-enact the general Revenue Sharing Program (and/or other 1 programs, such as economic-development, administration, transportation, etc . ) to provide direct aid to the nation 's cities and towns; and ' THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds for these initiatives be taken from other existing federal programs . DATED THIS DAY OF 1992 . TW��iT��TH nr.TnR�R , ' PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL ICI Joanne H . Willis, President a' '+ �' ee - ry APPRQV TO FORM AND LEGALITY mas oc -e, Solicitor MAYORAL ACTION eceived this 20TH day of OCTOBER , 1992 from Town Council Clerk. APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION ' By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3- 6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby approve the passa a of the above legislation on this TWENTIETH day of T 8CTOBER _ , 1992. /'-�0 Ch topher ETIFns n Hayor DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION ' By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-- 6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this clay of 1992 for the following reason{ s} ; Christopher C. Johnson , Mayor RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK Returned to Council Clerk this TWENTIETH day of OCTOBER 1992 . Im VA a TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. 413-786-0400 October 21, 1992 1 President George Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 1 Dear President Bush: Please be informed that the Agawam Town Council during their regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 1992 unanimously approved the enclosed resolution TR-92-60. Sincerely, 1�h�.�.eea Qom. Ursula Retzler ' Clerk of the Council Enclosure 1 cc: Mayor, with enclosure Town Clerk, with enclosure Council Members, with enclosure FA q� TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. 413.786-0400 ATED October 21, 1992 The Honorable John Kerry ' United States Senate 362 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Kerry: Please be advised that the Agawam Town Council during. their regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 1992 unanimously approved the enclosed resolution TR-92-60. Sincerely, tV-o+..t-Cu -R.FJ- :D Ursula Retzler Clerk of the Council Enclosure cc: Mayor, with enclosure ' Town Clerk, with enclosure Council Members, with enclosure 1 f AG. TOWN OF AGAWAM ;T 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel. 41.3-786-0400 ��RA1•ED spy October 21, 1992 The Honorable Edward Kennedy United States Senate 362 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Kennedy: Please be advised that the Agawam Town Council during. their regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 1992 unanimously approved the enclosed resolution TR-92-60. Sincerely, ' Ursula Retzler Clerk of the Council Enclosure cc: Mayor, with enclosure t Town Clerk, with enclosure Council Members, with enclosure F l FA TOWN OF AGAWAM ;op 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 Tel_ 413-7$6-0400 ATE0 ' October 21, 1992 The Honorable John Olver Member of Congress 1st District of Mass. 1116 Longworth House Office Bldg. ' Washington, D.C. 20515-2101 ' Dear Congressman Olver: Please be informed that the Agawam Town Council during their regular meeting on Monday, October 19, 1992-unanimously approved the enclosed resolution TR-92-60. Sincerely, ' -U'VD L.c,ect Zf'+aC'; Ursula Retzler Clerk of the Council Enclosure cc: Mayor, with enclosure Town Clerk, with enclosure Council Members, with enclosure JOHN W. OLVER 1115 LONGWORTH HDUSE OFFICE BUILDING 1ST DSTRICT,MASSACHUSE7TS WASHINGTON,DC 205 1 5-2 101 1202)225-5335 COMMITTEES (202)226-1224 FAX EDUCATION AND LABOR DISTRICT OFFICES: SU&COMMITTEES Conarta of the M"niteb *ta�teg 187 HIGH STREET HOLYOKE,MA 01040 ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY AND (413)532-7010 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Apuze of Rtprrotntatibeo 1413)532-6543 FAX LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ( n GoJ L L 1 7B CENTER STREET agigtOn, �� �-��0� PITTSFIELD,MA 01201 SCIENCE, SPACE,AND TECHNOLOGY 1413)442-0940 (413)443-2792 FAX SUBCOMMITTEES, ENVIRONMENT 491 MAIN STREET TECHNOLOGY AND COMPETITIVENESS ATHOL,MA O1331(508)249-0991 (508)2494940 FAX October 28, 1992 ru r-- Ursula Retzler _ Clerk of the Council Town of Agawan f 36 Main Street co Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Ursula, c� Thank you for contacting me in support of reinstating the federal revenue sharing program to provide direct aid to local governments. I strongly agree with you that we must move funds back to our cities and towns, where funds are desperately needed for infrastructure improvement and other projects. I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 5798 , the Local Partnership Act, which would immediately provide local governments with $3 ' billion, according to a formula which takes account of local unemployment, and state and local taxes collected. The funds would have to be spent on rehiring laid off workers, restoring services, or expanding programs over-burdened by the current recession. In addition, the money could be used for education, public safety, health, social services, environmental services, or for meeting federal mandates. In addition to sponsoring this legislation, I wrote to the Speaker of the House, and other members of the House leadership, urging that this legislation be considered on the House floor as quickly as possible. I believe it is imperative that the Congress provide real relief to all of our cities and towns. Unfortunately, the House did not pass this bill before the 102nd ' Congress adjourned. However, the legislation will be re- introduced next year, and I look forward to working for its enactment. I understand the great financial burdens that have been placed on many towns by requirements of the Clean Water Act and other federal laws enacted over the last ten years. I believe that it is unreasonable for the federal government to require expensive remedies, without being willing to contribute at least the majority of the funds needed to carry out those remedies. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER For these reasons, and because Congress must continue to become more fiscally responsible, I am also co-sponsoring H.R. 2338, a bill to prevent the federal government from mandating ' that state and local governments undertake new expensive actions, unless funding is also provided. This bill would also need to be re-introduced next year, but reducing unfunded federal mandates remains a priority of mine. rI assure you I recognize the depths of the difficulties facing towns in the current recession, and I will continue to work to assist the town in any way I can. Thank you again for contacting me, and please contact me again if you have further views on how I can assist you in serving the people of Agawam. Sincerely, ?hn Olver Member of Congress JWO:do 1 JOHN W. OLVER 1116 LONGwDII'IN HOUSE OFRCE BUILDING 1ST DISTRICT,MASSACHUSETTS WAEMNGTON.DC 205 15-2 101 (2021 225-5335 12021 225-1224 FAx COMMITTEES: EDUCATION AND LABOR DISTRK7OFRCES: SUBCOMMITTEES Congre9g; of the Mniteb Otatez 187 HIGH STREET HOLYOKE.MA 01040 ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY AND (413)532-7010 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 10ouze of Repregentatibt I4 1 31 532-85 4 3 Fax LABOR•MANAGEMENT RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 78 CENTER STREET 16a bington, MC 20515-2101 PITTBFIELO,MA 01201 SCIENCE, SPACE,AND TECHNOLOGY 1413)442-0946 J4131 443-2792 FAx SUBCOMMITTEES: ' ENVIRONMENT 491 MAIN STREET TECHNOLOGY AND COMPETITIVENESS ATHOL.MA 01331 45061 249-0991 (5081249-0940 FAx October 28, 1992 -- • 1V Christopher C. Johnson Mayor Town Of Agawam _- - 36 Main Street r 1 Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Mayor Johnson, C t Thank you for contacting me in support of reinstating--the federal revenue sharing program to provide direct aid to local governments. 1 I strongly agree with you that we must move funds back to our cities and towns, where funds are desperately needed for infrastructure improvement and other projects. I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 5798, the Local Partnership Act, which would immediately provide local governments with $3 billion, according to a formula which takes account of - local unemployment, and state and local taxes collected. The funds would have to be spent on rehiring laid-off workers, restoring services, or expanding programs over-burdened by the current recession. In addition, the money could be used for education, public safety, health, social services, environmental services, or for meeting federal mandates. In addition to sponsoring this legislation, I wrote to the Speaker of the House, and other members of the House leadership, ' urging that this legislation be considered on the House floor as quickly as possible. I believe it is imperative that the Congress provide real relief to all of our cities and towns. Unfortunately, the House did not pass this bill before the 102nd ' Congress adjourned. However, the legislation will be re- introduced next year, and I look forward to working for its enactment. I understand the great financial burdens that have been placed on many towns by requirements of the Clean Water Act and other federal laws enacted over the last ten years. I believe that it is unreasonable for the federal government to require expensive remedies, without being willing to contribute at J=st the majority of the funds needed to carry out those remedies. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER r For these reasons, and because Congress must continue to become more fiscally responsible, I am also co-sponsoring H.R. 2338, a bill to prevent the federal government from mandating 1 that state and local governments undertake new expensive actions, unless funding is also provided_ This bill would also need to be re-introduced next year, but reducing unfunded federal mandates remains a priority of mine. I assure you I recognize the depths of the difficulties facing towns in the current recession, and I will continue to ' work to assist the town in any way I can. Thank you again for contacting me, and please contact me again if you have further views on how I can assist you in serving the people of Agawam. 1 Sincerely, 1 Fhn Olver 1 Member of Congress JWO:do 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 i JOHN W. OLVER 1116 LONGWOMW MKISE OFFICE RUIL0180 I Sr O1STRICr.MASSACHUSETTS WAENINGTON.DC 205 1 5-2 101 12021 225-5335 COMPAWFEES: (202)226-1224 FAX EDUCATION AND LABOR 018TROCT OFFICES: SUBCOMMITTEES: Conarett of the �rtiteb otateg 187 HIGH STREET 1040 ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY AND k1413l . 2- 010 (413)532-7010 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Woua of Repmentatibes 1413)532-6543 FAX LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES' ( t 1 78 CENTER STREET SCIENCE,SPACE,AND TECHNOLOGY a�b1 �nT �� �O��ay—�io` (4a13 442-094801 (4 1 31 443-2792 FAX SUBCOMMITTEES: ENVIRONMENT 491 MAIM STREET TECHNOLOGY AND COMPETITIVENESS ATHOL.MA 01331 (508)249-0981 (508)2494940 FAX October 28, 1992 Christopher C. Johnson 1Cr116f Mayor � iv Town Of Agawam eel 36 Main Street -�- Agawam, MA 01001 CA Dear Mayor Johnson, M ' Thank you for contacting me in support of reinstating-the federal revenue sharing program to provide direct aid to local governments. I strongly agree with you that we must move funds back to our cities and towns, where funds are desperately needed for infrastructure improvement and other projects. I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 5798, the Local Partnership Act, which would immediately provide local governments with $3 billion, according to a formula which takes account of - local unemployment, and state and local taxes collected. The funds would have to be spent on rehiring laid-off workers, restoring services, or expanding programs over-burdened by the current ' recession. In addition, the money could be used for education, public safety, health, social services, environmental services, or for meeting federal mandates. ' In addition to sponsoring this legislation, I wrote to the Speaker of the House, and other members of the House leadership, urging that this legislation be considered on the House floor as quickly as possible. I believe it is imperative that the Congress provide real relief to all of our cities and towns. Unfortunately, the House did not pass this bill before the 102nd Congress adjourned. However, the legislation will be re- introduced next year, and I look forward to working for its enactment. ' I understand the great financial burdens that have been placed on many towns by requirements of the Clean Water Act and other federal laws enacted over the last ten years. I believe that it is unreasonable for the federal government to require expensive remedies, without being willing to contribute gt least the majority of the funds needed to carry out those remedies. 1 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER For these reasons, and because Congress must continue to become more fiscally responsible, I am also co-sponsoring H.R. 2338, a bill to prevent the federal government from mandating ' that state and local governments undertake new expensive actions, unless funding is also provided. This bill would also need to be re-introduced next year, but reducing unfunded federal mandates remains a priority of mine. I assure you I recognize the depths of the difficulties facing towns in the current recession, and I will continue to work to assist the town in any way I can. Thank you again for contacting me, and please contact me again if you have further views on how I can assist you in serving the people of Agawam. ' Sincerely, jtA W hn W. Olver ' Member of Congress JWO:do 1 JOHN W. OLVER 1116 LoNOWORTN House Ospcs BuRauto I ST DISTRICT,MASSACKUSETTS WASHINGTDN,DC 205 1 5-2 101 1202)2254335 12021226-1224 FAx COMMITTEES' EDUCATION AND LABOR /�I� aISTRIcr asrusa: SUBCOMMITTEES: �Congrtm� of tbt �nf teb *tatez 187 HIGH STREET ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY AND H E.MA 01040 1413113)632-7010 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 3bouge of Repregentaribeg 1413)532-6543 FAx LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 78 CENTER STREET 59aofjinaton, 20515-2101 PI TBRELD,MA 0 201 SCIENCE,SPACE,AND TECHNOLOGY (4 1 3)442-0946 (413)443-2792 FAx SUBCOMMITTEES: ENVIRONMENT 491 MAR,STREET TECHNOLOGY AND COMPETITIVENESS ATRoL.MA 01331 (508)249-0991 15081 249-0940 FAx October 28, 1992 P Christo her C. Johnson Mayor Town Of Agawam 36 Main Street •r z -� Agawam, MA 01001 o Dear Mayor Johnson, � Thank you for contacting me in support of reinstating-the federal revenue sharing program to provide direct aid to local governments. ' I strongly agree with you that we must move funds back to our cities and towns, where funds are desperately needed for infrastructure improvement and other projects. I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 5798 the Local Partnership Act, P P which would immediately provide local governments with $3 ' billion, according to a formula which takes account of - local unemployment, and state and local taxes collected. The funds would have to be spent on rehiring laid-off workers, restoring services, or expanding programs over-burdened by the current ' recession. In addition, the money could be used for education, public safety, health, social services, environmental services, or for meeting federal mandates. In addition to sponsoring this legislation, I wrote to the Speaker of the House, and other members of the House leadership, urging that this legislation be considered on the House floor as quickly as possible. I believe it is imperative that the Congress provide real relief to all of our cities and towns. Unfortunately, the House did not pass this bill before the 102nd ' Congress adjourned. However, the legislation will be re- introduced next year, and I look forward to working for its enactment. ' I understand the great financial burdens that have been placed on many towns by requirements of the Clean Water Act and other federal laws enacted over the last ten years. I believe that it is unreasonable for the federal government to require expensive remedies, without being willing to contribute at least the majority of the funds needed to carry out those remedies. 1 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER For these reasons, and because Congress must continue to become more fiscally responsible, I am also co-sponsoring H.R. 2338, a bill to prevent the federal government from mandating ' that state and local governments undertake new expensive actions, unless funding is also provided. This bill would also need to be re-introduced next year, but reducing unfunded federal mandates remains a priority of mine. I assure you I recognize the depths of the difficulties facing towns in the current recession, and I will continue to work to assist the town in any way I can. Thank you again for contacting me, and please contact me again if you have further views on how I can assist you in serving the people of Agawam. Sincerely, hn W. Olver Member of Congress JWO:do I THE WHITE HOUSE 16 WAS H I N GTO N ' October 27, 1992 Dear Ms. Retzler: 1 Tt- was good of you to zend President Bush the resolutiCM adapted by your Council . He appreciates your forwarding this statement, and you may be sure that it has been fully noted. With the President' s best wishes to you and the members ' of your Council, Sincerely, Shirley M. Green ' Deputy Assistant to the President for Presidential Messages and Correspondence ' Ms. Ursula Retzler Clerk of the Council 36 Main Street CeD Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 h - 1 JOHN W. OLVER / / G� 1118 LDNGWDRTH HOUSE OFFICE 9UIlOIHG 1 Sr OISTRICT,MASSACHUSETTS WASHINGTON.DC 205 1 5-2 10 1 1202)225-5335 COMMITTEES, (2021 2 2 6-12 24 FAX EDUCATION AND LABOR DISTRICT OFFICE9: SUBCOMMITTEES: Conaregg of t�je �riiteb Optateg 187 HIGH STREET H....,.MA 01040 ELEMENTARY,SECONDARY AND (4 1 31 53 2-7010 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION J*oe (if $fie re a }ri}ti��et 1413)532-6543 FAX LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS A4 Ii aNai�I D EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES y r�I��E�`p/. 78 CENTER STREET agbingtou, 30C 20515-2101 PITTSFIELD,MA 01201 SCIENCE, SPACE,AND TECHNOLOGY l 7� 1413)442-0945 14 131 4 4 3-27132 FAX SUBCOMMITTEES: ' ENVIRONMENT 491 MAIN STREET TECHNOLOGY AHD ATHOL,MA 01231 COMPETITIVENESS (5081 249-0991 15081 24"940 FAX October 28, 1992 1 James D. Taylor r1/VVC I L/ Agawan Town Council �/� 57 Wright Street Agawam, MA 01001 1 Dear James, Thank you for contacting me in support of reinstating the federal revenue sharing program to provide direct aid to local governments. I strongly agree with you that we must move funds back to our cities and towns, where funds are desperately needed for infrastructure improvement and other projects. I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 5798, the Local Partnership Act, which would immediately provide local governments with $3 billion, according to a formula which takes account of local ' unemployment, and state and local taxes collected. The funds would have to be spent on rehiring laid-off workers, restoring services, or expanding programs over-burdened by the current ' recession. In addition, the money could be used for education, public safety, health, social services, environmental services, or for meeting federal mandates . In addition to sponsoring this legislation, I wrote to the Speaker of the House, and other members of the House leadership, urging that this legislation be considered on the House floor as I quickly as possible. I believe it is imperative that the Congress provide real relief to all of our cities and towns. Unfortunately, the House did not pass this bill before the 102nd Congress adjourned. However, the legislation will be re- introduced next year, and I look forward to working for its enactment. ' I understand the great financial burdens that have been placed on many towns by requirements of the Clean Water Act and other federal laws enacted over the last ten years. I believe that it is unreasonable for the federal government to require expensive remedies, without being willing to contribute at least the majority of the funds needed to carry out those remedies . For these reasons, and because Congress must continue to 1 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER become more fiscally responsible, I am also co-sponsoring H.R. 2338, a bill to prevent the federal government from mandating that state and local governments undertake new expensive actions, unless funding is also provided. This ball would also need to be re-introduced next year, but reducing unfunded federal mandates remains a priority of mine. 1 I assure you I recognize the depths of the difficulties facing towns in the current recession, and I will continue to work to assist the town in any way I can. Thank you again for ' contacting me, and please contact me again if you have further views on how I can assist you in serving the people of Agawam. Sincerely, 'VL P&Iv� hn W. Olver Member of Congress ' JWO:do 1 1 1 JOHN KERRY MASSACHUSETfS 'United 15tates senate WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2102 One Bowdoin Square Tenth Floor Boston, MA 02114 ( 617 ) 565-8519 November 24, 1992 Ms . Ursula Retzler Clerk of the Council Town of Agawam 36 Main Street . Agawam, MA 01001 Dear Ms . Retzler, Thank you for your letter expressing your concerns regarding Massachusetts House Bills No. 5610 and 4581 . I appreciate your taking the time to write. Presently, these bills 5610 and 4581 are under consideration by the Massachusetts State Legislature and, as a U.S. Senator, I do not have the ability to vote on them. You may wish to contact your Sates Representative and State Senator at the State House in Boston to let them know of your views and support of these bills. Should similar legislation come before the Congress , I will g g keep your comments in mind. Please feel tree to contact me again on any other matter of concern to you. ' S' erely, o F. 'Kerry "'United States Senator JFK/sw/cw -.r co cn C