HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13631 (Measure A - Open Space)RESOLUTION NO. 13631
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF MARIN FOR "MEASURE A" CITY, TOWN AND SPECIAL
DISTRICT PROGRAM AND APPROVING MEASURE A -- OPEN SPACE SPENDING
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Marin County voters passed Measure A, a
one-quarter of one percent transactions and use tax, dedicated to parks and open
space for the duration of nine years; and
WHEREAS, fifteen percent of the Measure A revenues is earmarked for Marin
municipalities for the purpose of managing parks, open space preserves, recreation
programs, and vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the County of Marin is responsible for the administration of
Measure A funds, and has developed a form of agreement and program materials for
use by Marin municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is eligible to receive Measure A funds,
currently estimated at $336,000 per year, and must enter into an agreement with the
County of Marin, in order to access these funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented to the City Council a budget and
spending plan for Measure A -related programs for fiscal year 2013-2014, and the City
Council has reviewed and discussed this plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the San Rafael City Council that the
City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the County of Marin and to
make any necessary, mutually acceptable changes to the agreement, once approved
as to form by the City Attorney, to establish the relationship between the parties with
respect to the disbursement of Measure A proceeds, and the accounting for Measure A
fund expenditures, and to take other actions necessary to fulfill this intent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the San Rafael City Council that $351,000 is
hereby appropriated in the Measure A special revenue fund, bringing the total
appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014 in that fund to $421,000.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Council of said City held on Monday, the 21st day of October 2013, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Colin I �
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk