HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 465 RESOLITrION NO. 465
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA URGING THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPAND SANBORN PARK TO
ITS ORIGINALLY PLANNED 120 ACRES AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MONIES FOR
ITS DEVELOI~ENT
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara owns Sanborn Park, a 65 acre rectangular
tract of land located less than one half mile south of Congress Springs Road,
immediately east of Sanborn Road; and
WHEREAS, the 1959 bond issue provided monies for the purchase of a total
park area of 120 acres; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has not yet approved
purchase of more than the 65 acres;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County be advised of the
approval and support of the City Council of the City of Saratoga of the
recommendations of the Saratoga Parks and P~creation Commissinn that
Sanborn Park be expanded to its originally planned 120 acres and that
sufficient monies be provided for its development.
2. That said Board of Supervisors be, and is hereby, requested to include
funds for the acquisition of the additional acreage and for the develonment
of the park in the forthcoming County Park Bond proposals.
3. That said Board of Supervisors be, and is hereby, urged to consider the
importance of this park as a quiet, forested oasis, suitable for walking,
hiking, and as a peaceful retreat available to everyone in this highly
urbanized County.
The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and
passed by the City Council of the City of Saratoga at a regular meeting held on
the 6th day of November, 1968, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Tyler, Robbins, Dwyer, Sanders, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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