HomeMy WebLinkAbout013-00RESOLUTION NO. 13-2000
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 12 - SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, Califomia's state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and
cultural centers for Califomia's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment
and safety; community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space;
and
WHEREAS, Califomia 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,
Califomia's citizens have increased their visits to state and local parks; and
WHEREAS, Califomia is known for its natural resources of open space, mountains, rivers,
coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy; and
WHEREAS, Califomia 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, Califomia'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, Proposition 12, 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; and
WHEREAS, the park and open space system is a significant element in the quality of life in
Danville; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville will be eligible for approximately $500,000 for the
development, renovation, and rehabilitation of parks and recreation facilities; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED by the Danville Town Council to support the passage of Proposition 12, the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, and
encourage California voters to approve this bond act on March 7, 2000.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on February 1, 2000 by the
following vote:
AYES: Greenberg,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Doyle, Arnerich,
Shimansky, Waldo
MAYOR
CITY ATTORNEY
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