CC Resolution 10446
RESOLUTION NO. .l.1M46
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL IN SUPPORT
OF LOCAL LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, the pending expiration of the current parcel tax will result in significant
reductions in revenues for our local public libraries; and '
WHEREAS, current revenues have been inadequate and forced significant reductions in
library hours and services; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues can provide a stable, predictable source of local
funding to maintain and restore essential library services that students, seniors and other
members of our community rely on; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues allow local voters to make investments in their
community libraries and the education of our children; and
WHEREAS, maintaining access to our neighborhood libraries for students is essential
fO( maintaining quality education in our community; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues can be spent according to local priorities and all funds
are returned to the library that serves the community from which it originated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell supports local control; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Library has placed new two parcel tax measures on
the May 3, 2005 ballot for consideration by their local voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Campbell expresses its support
for these local parcel tax measures (Measures A and B) and encourages all citizens
concerned with lack of adequate financial resources for libraries to vote yes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
following roll call vote:
15th
day of February, 2005
, by the
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Burr, Hernandez, Furtado, Watson, Kennedy
NOES:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk