HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 030-19RESOLUTION NO. 0 3 0- 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD OPPOSING OF SENATE BILL 246
(WIECKOWSKI), AS CURRENTLY PROPOSED
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WHEREAS, Existing law imposes various taxes, including taxes on the
privilege of engaging in certain activities; and
WHEREAS, SB 246 would impose an oil and gas severance tax of ten percent
of the average price per barrel of California oil or ten percent of the average
price per unit of gas upon any operator for the privilege of severing oil or gas from
the earth or water in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration would
be required to collect the tax and would require all amounts collected, less
refunds and administrative costs, to be deposited into the State's General Fund;
and
WHEREAS, The oil industry is a significant economic driver within the Kern
County region, which generates approximately 70 percent of the state's annual
oil production; and
WHEREAS, The oil industry employs several thousand individuals and
generates significant direct and indirect revenues that fund local government
services within the region; and
WHEREAS, If approved, SB 246 will have a significant effect on oil sector
employment and the long term viability of the industry within California; and
WHEREAS, Residents in the City Of Bakersfield currently employed in the
local petroleum industry would be negatively impacted by the loss and/or
reduction of high -wage employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Additional taxes at the gas pump would result in undue hardship
to residents within the City Of Bakersfield who along with the rest of the State of
California presently pay the highest percentage of gas taxes in the country.
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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 Council hereby confirms its opposition to Senate Bill 246
W ieckowski)
3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to send a letter of opposition and a copy
of this resolution to the following:
a. Honorable State Senator, 10th District, Bob Wieckowski;
b. Honorable State Senator, 14th District, Melissa Hurtado;
c. Honorable State Senator, 16th District, Shannon Grove;
d. Honorable State Assembly Member, 32nd District, Rudy Salas; and
e. Honorable State Assembly Member, 34th District, Vince Fong
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I 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
MAR 2 0 2019 by the following vote:
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YES: COUNCIL MEMBER MYER,', GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, SULLIVAN, EARLIER
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JOE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio
Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: MAR 2 0 2019
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By
RICHARD IGER
Deputy City Attorney
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