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RESOLUTION NO. 3400
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 14
(CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT
AND PUBLIC LmRARY CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000)
WHEREAS, public libraries are supplemental to the system of free public
education and assist the schools, support children and ensure lifelong learning
opportunities for all citizens;
WHEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to
properly fund public library facilities and services;
WHEREAS, local public libraries throughout California need additional funding
for the construction of new libraries and for the expansion and renovation of existing
library facilities to better serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library recently conducted a statewide survey
which identified a need for over 425 local library projects at a cost in excess of $2 billion;
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WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor have approved
SB3, the California Reading and Literary Improvement and Public Library Construction
and Renovation Bond Act of2000, authorizing $350 million in State bonds to fund grants
on a 65%-35% local match basis; and
WHEREAS, this measure will appear on the March 7, 2000 statewide ballot as
Proposition 14, and if approved by California voters, will provide significant funding to
address California's public library construction needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOSL VED that the Town Council ofthe Town
ofTiburon endorses Proposition 14 and encourages voters in the Town of Tiburon to vote
in favor of this, measure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council on
February 16,2000, by the following vote:
AYES: cOUNcILMEMBERS: Bach, Gram, Hennessy, Matthews, Thompson
NOES: cOUNcILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: cOUNcILMEMBERS: None
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T M GRAM, YOR
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CLERK