Resolution No. 5065459
RESOLUTION NO. 5065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
SUPPORTING SB 204 TO CONTROL AND ERADICATE FIRE ANTS
IN ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Legislature hereby finds and declares that the red imported fire
ant is known for its aggressive behavior and venomous bite; and
WHEREAS, the red fire ant can interfere with outdoor activities, and threaten
people as well as animals and agriculture; and
WHEREAS, red fire ants have been identified in six counties and are spreading
rapidly, with new mounds being discovered daily; and
WHEREAS, to date there have been more than 32 deaths related to red
imported fire ants through the nation; and
WHEREAS, to preserve the public's peace, health, and safety; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is working to standardize a solution to eradicate the
red fire ants yet lacks fund to thoroughly do the job.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress strongly endorses SB 204 for the purpose of controlling and eradicating the
infestation of the red imported fire ant in Orange County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 22nd day of February 1999.
ATTEST:
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
C THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I CLERK OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
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I, LILLIAN M. HAINA, 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 22 "d day of February 1999; by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5
0
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Piercy, Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
and Keenan
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS