HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2000-03RESOLUTION NO. 2000-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 (PROPOSITION 12)
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WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as recreational, social, and cultural
centers for California's communities, providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety;
community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland and open space; and
WHEREAS, the State's commitment to state, regional, and local parks has dwindled over the last
decade thereby California and its communities have not kept pace with the needed funding for
rehabilitation, development, and acquisition; and
WHEREAS, during this same period of diminished funding for state, regional and local parks,
California's citizens have increased their visits to state and local parks; and
WHEREAS, California is known for its incredible natural resources of open space, mountains,
rivers, coastline, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy; and
WHEREAS, California is largely an urban state where it is projected the State's population will
continue to grow by 18 million by 2020; thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities;
and
WHEREAS, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high quality of life that includes
attractive and safe public park and recreation facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000, provides $2.1 billion for state and local park projects to preserve our natural
heritage and allow urban areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children, youth,
seniors, and families.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi supports the passage
of Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act
of 2000, and encourages California voters to approve this bond act on March 7, 2000.
Dated: January 5, 2000
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-03 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 5, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Pennino and Mann (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
2000-03