CC Resolution 9637
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RESOLUTION NO. 9637
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12-SAFE NEIGHORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and
cultural centers for California's communities, providing important venues for youth
enrichment and safety; community identity, protection of natural and historic sites,
parkland and open space; and
WHEREAS, the state's commitment to state, regional, and local parks has dwindled over
the last decade thereby California and its communities have not kept pace with the
needed funding for rehabilitation, development, and acquisition; and
WHEREAS, during this same period of diminished funding for state, regional and local
parks, California's citizens have increased their visits to state and local parks; and
WHEREAS, California is known for is incredible natural resources of open space,
mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local
economy; and
WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the state's
population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020, thereby placing more pressure
on existing parkland and facilities; and
WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life
that includes attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000 provides $2.1 billion for state and local park projects to
preserve our natural heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation
facilities that serve children, youth, seniors, and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Campbell supports the
passage of Proposition 12 on the March 7, 2000 ballot.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of Februarv 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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