Resolution No. 1718RESOLUTION NO. 1718
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
URGING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPEDITE
THE INSTALLATION OF A DIRECT DIALING CO[M1UNICATION SYSTEM
FOR EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
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WHEREAS, the City of Cypress is currently served by the Orange County
Fire Marshal's Office for fire protection services; and
WHEREAS, the fire dispatch communication center for the County is
located in the City of Orange; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cypress has within its boundaries, south of the
Stanton Storm Channel on the east side of Valley View Street, over 6,000
residents who do not now have direct dialing for emergency fire services; and
WHEREAS, these citizens are required to dial "1" prior to the Fire
Department's phone number; and
WHEREAS, in the past, this procedure has resulted in delays in
reporting of fire emergencies and has resulted in property losses because
of confusion present during an emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, technology is available to alleviate this hazardous situation
for these residents; and
WHEREAS, the Cypress City Council, acting in the best interest of its
citizens, has requested implementation of this technology for the installation
of additional telephone communication lines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that it is a matter of public safety
that this new line be installed immediately without further delay to prevent
further property loss and the possibility of injury or death.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cypress
urges the County Board of Supervisors to order the installation of a direct
dialing communication system for emergency fire services for residents of
this area immediately and that they provide the necessary funding for the
installation of these lines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event there is a problem with the
County of Orange financing the immediate installation of this telephone
line, the City of Cypress will advance the funds required for this project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 10th day of May 1976.
ATTEST:.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
) SS
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City
Council held on the 10th day of May 1976; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Laceyo, Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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