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RESOLUTION NO. 25
Series of 1985
A RESOLUTION STRONGLY SUPPORTING BROAD STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
WHEREAS, on February i9, 1985 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in
Garcia vs, San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority that the federal minimum wage and
overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act be applied to State and Local govern-
ments; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the wage and overtime provisions of the Act adversely
affects the Town's municipal finances and personnel policies and has a severe fiscal
impact upon the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of Vail, Colorado as follows:
1.The Town Council strongly opposes the application of the Fair Labor Standards
Act to public entities resulting from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Garcia vs,
San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority.
2.The Town Council strongly supports al] efforts including legislation at the
national level to obtain broad exemptions for State and local governments from the Fair
Labor Standards Act.
Dated this 15th day of October 1985.
Paul R. Jo r~ n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, T~wn Clerk