HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-066 N.C.S. 04/17/2006 Resolution No. 2006-066 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE AND SUPPORT PROPOSITION 81,
THE CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
BOND ACT OF 2006
WHEREAS, Proposition 81 would allow the State of California to sell $600 million of
general obligation bonds for local library facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the state would use these bond funds to provide grants to local governments
to construct new libraries, expand or renovate existing libraries, acquire land for new or
expanded libraries, and provide related furnishings and equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Library system is in need of expanding its facilities
countywide to meet increasing demand for service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma supports the
passage and funding of Proposition 81, the California State Library Bond of 2006, and urges all
citizens, community leaders, and organizations in Sonoma County to lend their support to the
creation of this public library bond. fund.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A pro as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17`x' day of April, 2006, rm
by the following vote:
Crty A orney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Canevaro, Healy
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ~ ~
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