CC Resolution No. 06-038
RESOLUTION NO. 06-038
RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
IN SUPPORT OF RENEWAL OF THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARK CHARTER
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund, which provides the primary mechanism
for financing the Santa Clara County Parks System, was enacted in 1972 through a vote of the
people and has since been consistently renewed by Santa Clara County voters, and;
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2005, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously
approved submitting to the voters a proposed amendment for the renewal of the Park Charter
Fund to be placed on the June 6, 2006, primary election ballot, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed Park Charter Fund amendment would extend funding for the Santa
Clara County Parks System through June 30, 2021, providing an assured financial base for park
acquisition, development and operation without creating new taxes, and;
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County parklands, park facilities and programs are essential in meeting
the current and future needs of County residents, and;
WHEREAS, the Park Charter Fund contributes necessary funding to operate a "necklace of
parks" that is one of the most diverse in all of California and consists of 28 regional parks,
45,000 acres and over 260 miles of trails located along the County's precious streams, lakes,
foothills, mountains, and other areas of outstanding natural beauty, and;
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara and the City of Cupertino have partnered to create a rich
diverse regional park and open space network and to improve the quality of life for Santa Clara
County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Cupertino supports the renewal of the
Park Charter Fund by the voters of Santa Clara County on June 6, 2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this
27th day of February 2006, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Lowenthal, Wang, Kwok, Mahoney, Sandoval
None
None
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Mayor, City of Cupertino