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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8754 - 3rd Class Special Bulk Rates• • • RESOLUTION NO. 8754 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING RECOGNITION OF LOCAL, MUNICIPAL, COUNTY AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AS QUALIFIED AGENCIES TO RECEIVE PERMITS FROM THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE FOR THIRD CLASS (SPECIAL) BULK RATES WHEREAS, Part 134 of the Postal Service Manual pertains to and sets forth regulations relative to third class bulk mailings; and WHEREAS, local, municipal, county and state govern- mental bodies, among other organizations and /or associations are now qualified to obtain permits for third class (regular) bulk mailings; and WHEREAS, third class (regular) bulk rate mailing cost increased from 6.1¢ per piece to 7.7¢ per piece on December 28, 1975; and WHEREAS, Part 134 of the Postal Service Manual further issues permits for third class (special) bulk rates, said rates presently at 1.8¢ per piece, which did not increase on December 28, 1975; and WHEREAS, religious, educational, scientific, philan- thropic, agricultural, labor unions, veteran and fraternal organizations may qualify for third class (special) bulk rate privileges; and WHEREAS, we believe that local, municipal, county and state governments should also be recognized as qualified non- profit organizationsfor the purposes of utilizing the U. S. Postal Services; and WHEREAS, we believe that the local, municipal, county and state governmental bodies should be afforded the same preferential rates as religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic, agricultural, labor unions, veteran,and fraternal organizations to assist them in keeping their citizens informed at the lowest possible cost; Ll • • • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Newport Beach supports the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in its efforts to have legislation introduced in the United States Senate which will permit local, municipal, county and state governmental bodies to qualify and be issued permits for third class (special) bulk rates. ADOPTED this 26th day of ATTEST: ity Clerk CE&Tlf AS T'r1E O'tGINA1 CITY CLERK OF THE OT F NCh�:iftT m .NCH eau ��. �.._ y- .�j.....�..�....�..�..__.w.:� it 7V Mayor 1976. DDO /bC 4/14/76