HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 04-100 - Mills act - 11995 Walbrook driveRESOLUTION NO. 04-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA APPROVING 11995 WALBROOK DRIVE
PARTICIPATION IN THE MILLS ACT PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of preserving historic resources
in the community and the need to enhance and maintain the unique character of the historic
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga City Council has chosen to participate and support the
Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program according to California Constitutional Art. XIII-8
and California Government Code, Article 12, Sections 50280-50290 and California Revenue and
Tax Code 439-439.4; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participating in the Mills Act Property Tax
Abatement Program is consistent with the City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Code Chapter
13, and the General Plan Conservation Element CO.5.0 to "Protect historical and archaeological
values and significant geographic landmarks from destruction by development whenever
possible" in that participating in the Mills Act will aid in the preservation of historic resources in
the city; and
WHEREAS, the property located at 11995 Walbrook Drive is a City designated
Landmark and therefore the preservation of the property as a historic resource is of utmost
importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga
that it approves participation in the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program for the property
located at 11995 Walbrook Drive;
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 15`h day of December 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Nick Streit, Aileen Kao, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Norman Kline, Mayor Kathleen King
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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