HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11937 (Support Proposition 81)RESOLUTION NO 11937
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION 81, THE 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND
WHEREAS, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has authorized the California Reading and
Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of
2006 be placed on the June 2006 ballot; and
WHEREAS, population increases have resulted in increasing library usage, and local governments
are struggling to meet the need for library construction and renovation; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library has identified over 500 unfunded library construction
projects statewide, totaling more than $4 billion; and
WHEREAS, approval of Proposition 81 would authorize the State of California to sell $600
million in bonds to assist local governments in the construction and renovation of
public libraries; and
WHEREAS, approved projects will combine state matching funds representing 65% of total
project costs, with 35% in locally generated funds, resulting in nearly $900 million
being spent in local communities; and
WHEREAS, public libraries offer reading programs for young children and literacy services for
adults and families that complement the formal education system; and
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Public Library has benefited from the previous Library Construction
Bond in its Pickleweed Library expansion; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael may benefit from the Proposition 81 Library Bond funds as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Rafael,
California, supports Proposition 81 on the June 2006 ballot.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, 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 on the 17`h of April, 2006 , by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Miller
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JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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