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HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-057RE50LUTION APPROVING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION SURCHARGE PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 9250.14(c) (SB 2014 LESLIE) WHEREAS, the problem of the drinking driver is a major contributor to the fatal and near fatal traffic collisions in Butte County; and WHEREAS, the prosecution of driving under the influence and manslaughter cases is threatened by the budgetary cutbacks; and WHEREA5, Section 9250.14(c), added to the Vehicle bode by the action of the California Legislature on January 1, 1993, authorizes Butte County to impose a surcharge of $1.00 upon certain registered motor vehicles within the county for the prosecution of driving under the influencelmanslaughter cases. NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED as follows: That the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby request a surcharge of $1.00 be levied on all fee paying registered motor vehicles in Butte County commencing July 1, 1993, and request the California Department of Motor Vehicles to collect and distribute said fees pursuant to Section 920.14 of the California Vehicle Cade. Resolution No. 93-57 Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors intend to use the above surcharge to supplement the Butte County District Attorney's efforts in the prosecution of cases involving driving under the influence. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this 27th day of April, J.993 by the followring vote AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, Thomas and Chair Houx NOES : None NOT VOTING: None ., / ABSENT : Supervisor Mcva~ hJ.in (~ ~~ Chairm ~ , Butte County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: JOHN BLACKLOCK Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the B and of Supervisors By