CC Resolution 9677
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RESOLUTION NO. 9677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
SUPPORTING CLEAN, SAFE CREEKS AND NATURAL FLOOD
PROTECTION
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District) works to ensure that
creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters, that water in our creeks and bays is
clean and safe; that natural resources in our creeks and watersheds are preserved and
enhanced; and that additional open space and trails are provided; and
WHEREAS, the Water District's voter approved benefit assessment will sunset in June
2000 and the Water District is now considering submitting a special tax ballot measure to
Santa Clara County voters in November 2000; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would fund the Water District's Clean, Safe Creeks and
Natural Flood Protection Program; and
WHEREAS, the Clean, Safe Creek and Natural Flood Protection Program will help
preserve and improve our quality of life by providing:
Homes, schools, businesses and highways with protection from flooding and erosion;
. Clean, safe water in our creeks and bays;
. Healthy creeks and bay ecosystems;
. Trails, parks and open space along creeks; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require a two-thirds voter approval which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, flooding and stream protection are regional issues and this measure is
important for the City of Campbell in that it would provide flood and stream protection to
ensure that our creeks and channels can safely carry floodwaters away from our homes,
businesses and local roadways to San Francisco and Monterey Bays and preserve and
protect the waters and natural resources which contribute to our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, this program will provide benefits on creekways within our City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Campbell supports the
Water District placing the proposed program for Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood
Protection on the November 2000 ballot.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day ofMav 2000, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers: Dougherty, Furtado, Watson, Dean, Kennedy
NOES:
Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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