CC Resolution 9640
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RESOLUTION NO. 9640
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14 (CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY
IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LmRARY CONTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, public libraries are a supplement to the formal system of free public
education and deserve adequate financial support from government al all levels; and
WHEREAS, a viable statewide system of public libraries is essential to assist the
schools, support children and to serve the general public in all local communities; and
WHEREAS, community public libraries are an important partner in providing a quality
education for children and ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly
fund public library facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, local public libraries throughout California need additional funding for the
construction of new libraries and for the expansion and renovation of existing library
facilities to better serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library recently conducted a statewide survey which
identified a need for over 425 local library projects at a cost in excess of $2 billion; and
WHEREAS, first priority is given to projects which are joint ventures between public
libraries and the schools; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor approved SB 3, the
California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and
Renovation Bond Act of2000, authorizing $350 million in State bonds to fund grants on
a 65% state-35% local match basis; and
WHEREAS, this measure will appear on the March 7,2000 statewide ballot as
Proposition 14, and, if approved by California voters, will provide significant funding to
address California's public library construction needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Campbell endorses
Proposition 14 on the March 7,2000 ballot and encourages voters in Campbell to vote in
favor of this measure.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February 2000, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers: Dougherty, Furtado, Watson, Dean, Kennedy
NOES:
Councilmembers: None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk
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