HomeMy WebLinkAbout017-02RESOLUTION NO. 17-2002
ENDORSING MEASURE K, EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT'S PARCEL
TAX MEASURE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has expanded by more than 26,000 acres of
parkland and shoreline in the last 12 years; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing maintenance needs of the Regional Parks have increased at a rate
that far out strips the growth in the Park District's General Fund revenues; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District's ballot measure would fund four major
Park District needs: environmental maintenance, public safety, resource
protection/restoration, and public access; and
WHEREAS, the specifics of the Park District's ballot measure proposal are as follows:
· Amount: $1.00 per month per single-family home; 69 cents per month per apartment
unit
· Sunset Clause: After 12 years the measure would expire. Renewal.would require a
2/3 vote
· Equity Distribution: Funds would be equitably distributed throughout the Park
District's parks and trails
· Use of Funds: 51% for one-time environmental maintenance projects, 39% for new
park and regional trail openings, 10% reserve for emergencies and opportunities
· Project List: A detailed project list has been compiled which is available to the public
· Accountability: The Park District Board of Directors will conduct annual public
hearings on the projects to be selected and funded by the Measure; now, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville supports the passage of Measure K, and encourages
Danville voters to approve this measure on March 5, 2002.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on February 19, 2002, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES: Shimansky
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Waldo, Arnerich, Doyle, Greenberg
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK