HomeMy WebLinkAbout021-00RESOLUTION NO. 21-2000
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14 - CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY
IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
BOND ACT OF 2000
WItEREAS, public libraries are a supplement to the formal system of free public education and
deserve adequate financial support from government at all levels; and
WIIEREAS, 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
WItEREAS, community public libraries are an important partner in providing a quality
education for children and ensuring lifelong learning oppommities for all citizens; and
WltEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly fund
public library facilities and services; and
WItEREAS, local public 'libraries throughout Califomia need additional funding for the
construction of new libraries and for the expansion and renovation of existing library facilities
to better service their communities; and
WltEREAS, the Califomia 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 Govemor 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 Califomia voters, will provide significant funding to address Califomia's public
library construction needs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council supports Proposition 14 on the March 7, 2000,
ballot, encourages voters to vote in favor of this measure and directs staff to forward a copy of
this Resolution at the earliest possible date after its adoption to the Contra Costa County Library.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on February 15, 2000, by the
following vote:
A~/zES: Greenberg,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSE1N'T: None
Doyle, Arnerich,
Shimansky, Waldo
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY CLERK
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