HomeMy WebLinkAbout4639_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4639
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR RESTORE FUNDING APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY
BILL NO. 1896
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
WHEREAS, mental illness is a problem of grave concern and
conseauence in our area as well as all of California; and
WHEREAS, serious mental illnesses are now known to be diseases of
the brain and not the fault of the individual, and can usually be stabilized
with proper treatment; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernardino County mental health system,, is
currently having difficulty providing sufficient treatment and care for the
mentally ill due to lack of adequate funding; and
WHEREAS, without the additional funds provided by AB 1.896 Sar.
Bernardino County may be forced to reduce even further the care of the
mentally ill causing additional homelessness and deaths; and
WHEREAS, appropriate treatment of mental illness is cost effective
because it restores productivity, reduces utilization of health services, and
lessens social dependence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Redlands hereby request that Governor George Deukmejian restore the
funding which was overwhemingly approved by the Legislature in AB 1896.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March ,
ATTEST:
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