CC RES 2008-025 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-70, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2007-08, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE RANDAL SIMMONS MEMORIAL AT SUNSET POINT PARK
WHEREAS, LAPD SWAT Officer Randal Simmons, a Rancho Palos Verdes resident
since 1993, was tragically killed while responding to an incident on the night of February 7,
2008. Officer Simmons was the first SWAT Team member to give his life in the line of duty in
the team's 20 year history. After his untimely death, the world learned that in addition to his
dedicated service in law enforcement, Randal Simmons was an extraordinary individual who
provided tireless service to the community in his private life, especially to young people, through
his church and other activities; and,
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2008, the City Council approved the concept of naming the
pedestrian bridge in Sunset Point Park the "Officer Randal Simmons Memorial Bridge" and
directed staff to return to Council with a budget adjustment to install appropriate signage in
Sunset Point Park; place a memorial plaque at the pedestrian bridge; and, host a dedication
ceremony with catered refreshments.
BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES:
Section 1: The following increase is made to the fiscal year 2007-2008 General Fund
budget:
General Fund:
Public Works Operating Supplies #101-3009-431-61-00 $3,500.00
Recreation & Parks Prof/Tech Services #101-5040-451-32-00 $5,000.00
Recreation & Parks Operating Supplies #101-5040-451-61-00 $1,000.00
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 1st day of A. it 2008.
May.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above
Resolution No. 2008-25, was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at
regular meeting thereof held on April 1, 2008.
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City Clerk