HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 98-48RESOLUTION NO. 98 — 48
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ENDORSING THE
ONE -QUARTER CENT SALES TAX TO BE
USED TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LIBRARY
PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, AND FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on October 21, 1997, the Board of Supervisors of the
County of San Diego established the San Diego County Regional Library Authority (the
"Authority"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority is governed by a Board of Directors comprised
of a representative of the County of San Diego, and of representatives of each of the 18
cities in the County, including National City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has enacted the Community Libraries
Enhancement Ordinance, which proposes a sales tax of one -quarter of one percent
(1/4%) for a five year period, to be considered for approval at the March, 1999 election
by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the qualified voters of San Diego County voting on the
measure; and
WHEREAS, if the measure is approved, the proceeds of the sales tax
shall be used to raise revenues for the library programs, operations and facilities of the
County and each of the 18 cities in the County; and
WHEREAS, within the City of National City, the proceeds of the sales
tax would be used for the following purposes:
• Replace the outdated library with a new facility designed to meet the future
needs of National City residents;
• Provide additional hours of library service;
• Provide funding for additional library services;
• Enhance the library's materials collection;
• Provide increased access to electronic information; and
Resolution No. 98-48
April 28, 1998
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WHEREAS, enhancement of the National City Library and its services
will assist the citizens of National City in achieving the American Dream — that every
citizen will have the opportunity to advance in our society as far as his or her ability
and willingness to work will allow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of National City hereby supports and endorses the one -quarter cent sales tax to be
considered for approval by the voters of the County of San Diego at the March, 1999
election, and which, if approved, will generate revenues to be used for library
programs, operations and facilities.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 1998.
George H. aters, Mayor
A 111EST:
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Michael R. Dalla, fCity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney