HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 04-042RESOLUTION NO. 04-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA WAIVING THE FEES FOR THE
SARATOGA ROTARY'S "BUILDING BRIDGES" EVENT
WHEREAS, the mission of Building Bridges is to understand and celebrate diverse
cultures, races and religions in our community, the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, "Building Bridges" is a project designed to illuminate and celebrate the
richness of cultural heritage within our community, the program will showcase aspects of
different cultures within the schools, institutions and community groups; and
WHEREAS, this event is a weeklong series of events, scheduled for the week of Oct 10-
17, 2004 in Saratoga, intends to enrich our lives through understanding the ethnic and cultural
traditions responsible for the strength, beauty and success of our community. The program will
culminate with an entertainment show on October 17, 2004 at West Valley College; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the Rotary's efforts to bring a better
understanding of culturally diversity to the citizens of the City of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the fee waiver is an appropriate action because the "Building Bridges"
event is of general benefit to the community as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby waive the Temporary Use Permit and banner fee for the "Building Bridges" event to be
held in October 2004.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the 2°d day of June, 2004 by the following vote:
APES: Councilmember Norman Kline, Vice mayor Kathleen King,
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, Nick Streit
ABSTAIN: None
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Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor