HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 06-032RESOLUTION NO. 06-032
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
IN SUPPORT OF RENEWAL OF THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARK CHARTER
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund, which provides the
primary mechanism for financing the Santa Clara County Parks System, was enacted in
1972 through a vote of the people and has since been consistently renewed by Santa
Clara County voters, and;
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2005, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved submitting to the voters a proposed amendment for the renewal of
the Park Charter Fund to be placed on the June 6, 2006 primary election ballot, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed Park Charter Fund amendment would extend funding
for the Santa Clara County Parks System through June 30, 2021, providing an assured
financial base for park acquisition, development and operation without creating new
taxes, and;
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County parklands, park facilities and programs are
essential in meeting the current and future needs of County residents, and;
WHEREAS, the Park Charter Fund contributes necessary funding to operate a
"necklace of parks" that is one of the most diverse in all of California and consists of 28
regional parks, 45,000 acres and over 260 miles of trails located along the County's
precious streams, lakes, foothills, mountains and other areas of outstanding natural
beauty, and;
WHEREAS, City of Saratoga is dedicated toward the planning acquisition,
development, and maintenance of parks, trails, and other recreational areas and facilities
promoting a better living envirorunent and assuring that Saratoga continues embracing its
most valued natural and historic resources so that citizens may enjoy neighborhood and
community opportunities now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara and the City of Saratoga have partnered
to create a rich and diverse regional park and open space network and to improve the
quality of life for Santa Clara County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Saratoga supports the renewal
of the Park Charter Fund by the voters of Santa Clara County on June 6, 2006.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Saratoga at a regular meeting held on the 5`h day of April, 2006, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kathleen King, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Aileen Kao, Mayor Norman Kline
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None