HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6327 RESOLUTION NO. 6327
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN
SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 14 — CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY
IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000.
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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 Legislature and the Governor approved Senate
Bill 3, 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, the 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 DOWNEY that the City of Downey endorses Proposition 14 on the
March 7,2000 ballot, encourages voters in the City of Downey 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 and to the Independent
Cities Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 6327
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th day of February ,
2000.
KEITH MC CARTH Y , Mayor
ATTEST:
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llO ITH E E. MC DONNE , City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 8th
day of Fe br u a ry , 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Winningham, Lawrence, McCaughan, Perkins, McCarthy
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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i f DITH E. MC DONNELL, City Clerk
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