HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 96-76RESOLUTION NO. 96-76
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
IN SUPPORT OF URGENCY LEGISLATION TO
PERMIT LOCAL VOTER APPROVAL FOR A ONE -QUARTER
SALES TAX FOR LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, citizens throughout the San Diego County region rely on their
community libraries for a variety of services; and
WHEREAS, current funding levels are insufficient to provide for essential
library programs and operations; and
WHEREAS, a number of library facilities are in desperate need of repair,
remodeling or expansion to properly serve library patrons; and
WHEREAS, hours of operation have been reduced for many libraries due
to funding constraints; and
WHEREAS, current funding levels are insufficient to pay for an
information -age library system; and
WHEREAS, libraries serve youngsters from pre-school to college, parents
and seniors, as well as businesses; and
WHEREAS, libraries are a vital part of each community; and
WHEREAS, a sales tax increase of one -quarter cent for a period of five
years would generate approximately $50 million annually for the entire region; and
WHEREAS, legislation is needed to authorize the voters of San Diego
County to vote to impose a sales tax to be used exclusively for library purposes; and
WHEREAS, urgency legislation is needed before August 9, 1996, to permit
the Board of Supervisors to place the ballot measure on the November 5, 1996 ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of National City that the City Council hereby supports adoption of urgency legislation to
permit the voters of San Diego County to consider a one -quarter cent sales tax rate
increase for five years to be used exclusively for library purposes.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council urges all members of
the San Diego Legislative Delegation and the Governor to support such legislation.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1996.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
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1tAnne Peoples, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney