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NAY 21, 1986
SUPPORT OF
PFOPOSITION 43
URGED
Following introduction of the matter by Staff and
RES. NO. 86-82 reccmnendation by the City of Lodi Recreation and Parks
Camdssion, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson,
CC -19 Pinkerton second, adopted Resolution No. 86-82 urging
CC -28 support of Community Parklands Act of 1986, Proposition 43.
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CITY CSF SIL
RECREATION S PARK
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: City Council Project D to
FROM: -City Manager
DATE: May 15, 1986
SUBJECT: Proposition 43 -- Community Parklands Act of 1986
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve by Resolution support
Proposition 43 - The Community Parklands Act of 1986.
RF.CC.'InIENDATION BY: Recreation and Parks Commission and Staff
BACKGROUND: Please note the attached flyer, which addresses the 1986
Community Parklands Act. It will mean $101,000.00 in revenue
to the City of Lodi that may be used for development,
rehabilitation, improvement or restoration of recreation,
historic areas, or park facilities.
To date there.is no organized opposition to this proposition.
Ron Williamson, Director
Recreation and Parks Department
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Attach.
APPROVED: I FILE 40.
PROPOSITION 43
Proposition 43 authorizes the issue of S 100
million in state bonds to provide for develop-
ment, rehabilitation, improvement or resto-
ration of recreation, historic areas, or park
facilities. This money may also he used for
acquisition and to repair park infrastruc-
tures. Proposition 43 funds will be distrib-
uted according to a simple formula based on
population. Each community will receive
funds and will decide on its own funding
priorities.
PROPOSITION 43
California's fine local park system can't keep
up with accelerating population growth. Over
the next 20 years, the State's population is
expected to increase by 7.3 miQion, to a
total of over 31 million. The demands placed
on our local park systems are overwhelming.
In California, parklands operated by local
governments receive an average of 1.000
annual recreational visits per acre —
signi6cantly higher than state and national
!arks.
Due to existing local funding problems,
many dry, county and district park facilities
are deteriorating or remain undeveloped for
full public use and many new projecu that
have been in the planning stage for }ears
have not been built
Proposition 43 meets this serious shortfall in
funding for local park and recreation proj-
ects and provides a reliable funding source
for California's future recreation reeds.
PROPOSITION 43
The costs of Proposition 43 will be spread
out over twenty years through the sale of
state bonds so that the people who benefit
from better parks will be the ones who pay.
The cost to each Californian will be only
pennies a month if Proposition 43 passes.
PROPOSITION 43
The Honorary Chairman of the Yes on 43
campaign is State Senator Robert Presley,
author of the legislation which placed Propo-
sition 43 on the ballot. Malor League Base-
ball Commissioner Peter t,'eberroth and C.
Carson "Casey' Conrad, former Executive
Director of the President's Council on Physi-
cal Fitness have expressed their support by
signing the ballot argument for Proposition
43. Proposition 43 has strong bi-partisan
support from members of the State I.egima-
Lure and has heen endorsed he the California
Chamber of Commerce. the California Tax-
payers awaociauon. the l.e•at'uc of women
Voters of California. citizens and professional
organizations. and city and counp•gocern-
ments throughout the state
PROPOSITION 43
No organized opposition to Proposition •t3
has yet emerged -
PROPOSITION 43
You can help paws Proposition 43:
• Enlist organizations to endorse
Proposition 43
• Write letters to the editors
• Organize community support
• Contribute monry
PROPOSITION 43
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-82
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IMI
ENDORSING PROPOSITION 43, an4LNITY PAWUAND.S ACT OF 1986
WHEREAS, Proposition 43 authorizes the issue of 100 million in
state bonds to provide for develoFmnt, rehabilitation, "improvemen t or
restoration of recreation, historic areas, or park facilities. This
money may also be used for acquisition and to repair park
infrastructures. Proposition 43 funds will be distributed according to
a simple formula based on population. Each community will receive
funds and will decide on its ov.-n funding priorities.
WHEREAS, California's fine local park system can't keep up with
accelerating population growth. Over the next 20 years, the State's
population is expected to increase by 7.3 million. The demands placed
on our local park systems are overwhelming.
WHEREAS, due to existing local funding problems many city, county
and district park facilities are deteriorating or remain undeveloped
for full public use and many new projects that have been in the
planning stage for years have not been built.
14OW THEREF''ORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Lodi does hereby urge the support of Proposition 43 as it addresses
the serious shortfall in funding for local park and recreation projects
and will provide a reliable funding source for California's future
recreation needs.
Dated: May 21, 1986
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 86-82 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a
Regular Meeting held Nay 21, 1986 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Snider,
and Reid (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Hinchman
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ALICE M. REiEXe
City Clerk
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