HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-9RESOLUTION NO. 2000-9
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14,
THE CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY
IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
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 at 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 SB3, the
California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation
Bond Act of 2000, 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 by the City Council of the City of
National City that the City of National City endorses Proposition 14 on the March 7, 2000 ballot,
encourages voters in the City to vote in favor of this measure and directs the City Clerk to
forward a copy of this Resolution at the earliest possible date after its adoption to the League of
California Cities.
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Resolution No. 2000-9
February 1, 2000
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 1' day of February, 2000.
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George Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mich: 1 R. Dalla
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney