Resolution 2005-11
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GILROY IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL LffiRARIES
WHEREAS, the pending expiration of the current parcel tax will result in significant
reductions in revenues for our local public libraries. Current revenues have been inadequate and
forced significant reductions in library hours and services; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues can provide a stable, predictable source of local funding
to maintain and restore essential library services that students, seniors and other members of our
community rely on. Parcel tax revenues allow local voters to make investments in their
community libraries and the education of our children. Parcel tax revenues can be spent
according to local priorities and all funds are returned to the library that serves the community
from which it originated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy supports local control; and
WHEREAS, maintaining access to our neighborhood libraries for students is essential for
maintaining quality education in our community. The Santa Clara County Library has placed two
new parcel tax measures on the May 3,2005 ballot for consideration by their local voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Gilroy expresses its support
for these local parcel tax measures (Measures A and B) and encourages all citizens concerned
with lack of adequate financial resources for libraries to vote yes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2005 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: CORREA, DILLON, GARTMAN, MORALES,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
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I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2005-11 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city resolution,
duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
22nd day of February, 2005, 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 3rd day of March, 2005.
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City Clerk of the. City of Gilroy
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