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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AFFIRMING SUPPORT
FOR THE LOCAL OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY.
WHEREAS, the oil and gas industry is a key component of the economy of
the City of Bakersfield, the County of Kern and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, activities related to oil and gas production in Kern County
provide for a significant number of local jobs, property and sales tax revenues,
and serve as an economic driver for our local economy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bakersfield understands the
importance of this economic engine and supports governmental policies that
promote and stimulate the safe and responsible growth of the oil and gas
industry in our City, County, State and Country; and
WHEREAS, the County of Kern, with support from local industries, including
the oil and gas industry, is currently conducting a project -level environmental
review of oil and gas production within the unincorporated areas of Kern
County; and
WHEREAS, the purpose for this environmental review is to provide for a
clear, safe and understandable plan for oil and gas production activities to
operate within and to minimize any conflicts between the activities of mineral
rights holders and those of surface rights holders; and
WHEREAS, the City is aware that oil and gas production within the
unincorporated areas of Kern County and their associated environmental
review does not impinge upon or supersede the City's authority over such
activities within its jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, "Kern Citizens for Energy" is a coalition of small business owners,
nonprofits, chambers of commerce, taxpayer advocates, and others that
support a robust oil and gas industry in Kern County; and
WHEREAS, "Kern Citizens for Energy" is committed to supporting the
thousands of men and women who work in the local oil and gas sector within
Kern County and advocating continued oil and gas production in Kern County;
and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the statements above, it is the intent of the
Bakersfield City Council to formally support Kern County's ongoing
environmental review of oil and gas production within the unincorporated areas
of Kern County and the efforts of "Kern Citizens for Energy."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City of Bakersfield hereby:
• Acknowledges and appreciates the significant economic
impacts a thriving oil and gas industry has on the economy of
Bakersfield;
• Supports the timely conclusion of Kern County's project -level
environmental review of oil and gas production within the
unincorporated areas of Kern County to allow for the future
growth of the oil and gas industry in Kern County in a safe
and responsible manner; and
• Supports the efforts of "Kern Citizens for Energy."
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
OCT 2 2 2014 , by the following vote:
YES' COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, MAXWELL, WEIR SMITH, HA ON, SULLIVAN,
COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN' COUNCIL MEMBER
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APPROVED OCT 2 2 2014
By
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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ANDREW HEGLAD
Deputy City Attorney
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ROBERTA GAFFORD,g#C
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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