HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 12-041 Support of Santa Clara Valley Water District Parcel Tax 6-20-2012RESOLUTION NO. 12-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
IN SUPPORT OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SAFE, CLEAN
WATER AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN PARCEL TAX
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Water District) works to ensure a
safe and reliable water supply; that waterways have reduced levels of toxins; that water supply
and dams are protected from earthquakes and natural disasters; that habitat is restored and open
space provided; and that flood protection is provided to the community; and
WHEREAS, the existing parcel tax, Clean Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection,
will expire on June 30, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Water District is considering continuing their special tax by seeking the
approval of the voters of Santa Clara County in November 2012; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would fund the Water District's Safe, Clean Water and
Natural Flood Protection Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan will help preserve
and improve our quality of life to:
• Ensure a safe, reliable water supply
• Reduce toxins, hazards and contaminants, such as mercury and pharmaceuticals, in our
waterways
• Protect our water supply and local dams from earthquakes and natural disasters
• Restore fish, bird, and wildlife habitat and provide open space access
• Provide flood protection to local homes, businesses, schools, streets, and highways; and
WHEREAS, this ballot measure would require two-thirds voter approval, which would
demonstrate overwhelming voter support; and
WHEREAS, water supply, stream protection, and flooding are regional issues and this
measure would provide a reliable water supply, funding for local trails, grants to improve
drinking water supplies on school campuses, reductions in toxins in waterways, protection of
water supply and dams, restoration of wildlife habitat, protection of open space, and flood
protection for homes, businesses, schools, streets, and roadways; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga
supports the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan and placement of the Safe,
Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Plan on the November 2012 ballot.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 20th day of June 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill
Hunter, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Morrow, City Clerk
DATE: (i;; 'Lt -?-01:-1-