CC Resolution 2000-010 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14 - CALIFORNIA READING
AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, public libraries are a supplement to the formal system of free public
education and deserve adequate financial support from government at all levels; and,
WHEREAS, a viable statewide system of public libraries is essential to assist the
schools, support children and to serve the general public in all local communities; and,
WHEREAS, community public libraries are an important partner in providing a
quality education for children and ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to
properly fund public facilities and services; and,
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 82
billion; and,
WHEREAS, first priority is given to projects which are joint ventures between
public libraries and the schools; and,
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor approved SB3, the
California Reading and Literacy Improvement and P, blic Library Construction and
Renovation Bond Act of 2000, authorizing 8350 million in State bonds to fund grants
on a 65% state - 35% local match basis; and,
WHEREAS, this measure will appear on the March 7, 2000 statewide ballot as
Proposition 14, and, if approved by the California voters, will provide significant
funding to address California's public library construction needs.
Resolution No. 2000-10
Proposition 14/Library
Adopted: February 15, 2000
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does hereby
RESOLVE as follows:
1. The City of La Quinta hereby supports Proposition 14 - California Reading
and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act
of 2000.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2000 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: Council Member Henderson
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
JOHN . PEI~I ,
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN~REEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEY~E'LL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California