Resolution 1998-11
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
REQUESTING CAL TRANS DIRECTOR RESTORE $2 MILLION TO
STATE TRANSPORTATION BUDGET FOR THE E.I,R. TO WIDEN
mGHW A Y 101 BETWEEN SAN JOSE AND MORGAN HILL
WHEREAS, the E.I,R. will speed up construction of the Highway 101 widening project;
and
WHEREAS, the widening will give traffic relief to Gilroy and all South Santa Clara
County especially at commute hours; and
WHEREAS, the widening will enhance the capacity of Highway 101 as the main north-
south artery to Silicon Valley; and
WHEREAS, it is well known that traffic congestion on California roadways increases
pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Gilroy
urges the Caltrans Director to restore the $2 million to the State Transportation budget for the
E.I,R. to widen Highway 101 between San Jose and Morgan Hill.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 1998 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, GIFFORD, MORALES,
ROWLISON, SPRINGER, SUDOL, GILROY
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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K. A. Mike Gilroy, Mayor "
ATTEST:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-11
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 98-11 is an original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy
at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 23rd day of February, 1998, at which meeting a
quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 24th day of February, 1998,
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City Clerk of the. City of Gilroy
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