CC Resolution 8278
Resolution No. 8278
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE A OF
JUNE, 1992 ELECTION TO EXTEND SANTA CLARA
COUNTY'S PARK CHARTER AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors gas
resolved to place Measure A on the June 2, 1992 ballot for voter
approval to provide funding for park acquisition, development,
maintenance and operation through fiscal year 1996 - 1997; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life of all citizens within the City of
Campbell and the County of Santa Clara is enhanced by abundant,
accessible parks and trails which benefit all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Council shares a common goal with the County of
Santa Clara to provide an integrated system of accessible local
regional parks, scenic roads and trails and recreational facilities,
and acknowledges that a commonality of purpose exists to warrant its
support of Measure A; and
WHEREAS, a "YES" vote on this Measure will not have a fiscal
impact on the voters, will not increase property taxes, sales tax, or
any other tax; and
WHEREAS, the Measure will address how existing tax revenues are
allocated for park purposes and will set aside the funds to ensure
that adequate funding is available to the County park program without
any tax increase; and
WHEREAS, this Measure is an extension of the mandate expressed
by the voters in 1972, 1978, 1986 and 1988 that the County set aside
funds for park purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Campbell hereby:
1. Supports the passage of Measure A on the June 2, 1992 ballot
to extend the setting aside of County funds to insure
adequate funding for the County park program.
2. Joins with the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in
encouraging all citizens within the County of Santa Clara to
vote "YES" on Measure A which will protect our regional park
system without any increase in property tax.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the city council of the city of Campbell
on May 5, 1992, at Campbell, California, by the following vote:
AYES:
Kotowski, Conant, Ashworth, Watson, Burr
NOES:
None
ABSENT :
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Donald R. Burr, Mayor
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