HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 92-018
RBSOLUTIOJf 1r0.
92-018
,.
RBSOLtrl'IOM or TBB CITY COUIICIL OF THE CITY OF
SARAIIJ.'()(;-A IIf SCPPORT 0' 8ALIDJ.' DASDRB A OF
JUltB, 1992 1ILBC'.rtOtf TO B~ SAlft'A CLARA
COÐ."" S ÞAU CB.ARi'8R AKB.RÐIÐD1T
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has resolved
to place Measure A on the June 2, 1992 ballot for voter approval to
provide funding for park acquisition, development, maintenance and
operation through fiscal year 1996 - 1997; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life of all citizens with the City of
Saratoga and the County of Santa Clara is enhanced by abundant,
accessible parks and trails which benefit all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Council sbares a common qoal with the County of Santa
Clara to provide an integrated system of accessible local regional
parks, scenic roads and trails and recreational facilities, and
acknowledges that a commonality of purpose exists to warrant its
support. of Measure A; and
WHEREAS, a "YES" vote on this Measure will have no fiscal impact on
the voters, will not increase property taxes, sales tax or any
other tax; and
WHEREAS, the Measure will address how existing tax revenUès are
allocated for park purposes and will set aside the funds to ensure
that adequate funding is available to the county park program
without any tax increase; and
WHEREAS, this Measurè is an extension of the mandate expressed by
the voters in 1972, 1978, 1986 and 1988 that the county set aside
funds for park purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Saratoga hereby:
1. Supports the passage of Measure A on the June 2, 1992
ballot to extend the setting aside of County funds to
insure adequate funding for the County park program.
2. Joins with the Santa Clara county Board of Supervisors in
encouraging all citizens within the County of Santa Clara
to vote "YES" on Measure A which will protect our
regional park system without any increase 1n property
tax.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed. and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on
April 15, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers Anderson, Clevenger, Monia, Stutzman and Mayor Kohler
None
None
Æ1L1~
May~::---.._.······ -,
/1 AI ~
~..~,
DEPUTY CITY C '
- 2 -