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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 23
A RESOLUTION Against HB 2549 and SB 1762
Mosquito Abatement District Transfer.
WHEREAS, The proposed legislation in HB 2540 and SB 1762 would abolish
the four currently operating mosquito Abatement Districts, including the Northwest
Mosquito Abatement District that operates in Cook County Buffalo Grove; and,
WHEREAS, The proposed legislation proposes the creation of a "Local Public
Health Tax" to replace the current levies of the mosquito abatement districts. Under this
non - specific tax structure the county, may, at its discretion, utilize these funds for
purposes other than mosquito control; and,
WHEREAS, The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District has provided the
Village of Buffalo Grove with quality mosquito control and is staffed with personnel
experienced in mosquito abatement. ; and,
WHEREAS, Quality mosquito control efforts are important in limiting the
publics' exposure to mosquito borne disease and nuisance control.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS THAT:
The Village of Buffalo Grove is opposed to abolishing the four (4) current Mosquito
Abatement Districts in Suburban Cook County and combining them under the County
Health Department.
AYES: 6 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn, Trilling
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: April 7. 2003
APPROVED: April 7, 2003
APPROVED:
Elliott Hartstein, Village President
ATTEST:
Vi age Clerk