Resolution 2006-16RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -16
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
IN SUPPORT OF RENEWAL OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY
PARK CHARTER
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund, which provides the primary
mechanism for financing the Santa Clara County Parks System, was enacted in 1972 through a vote
of the people and has since been consistently renewed by Santa Clara County voters, and;
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2005, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved submitting to the voters a proposed amendment for the renewal of the Park
Charter Fund to be placed on the June 6, 2006 primary election ballot, and;
WHEREAS, the proposed Park Charter Fund amendment would extend funding for the Santa
Clara County Parks System through June 30, 2021, providing an assured financial base for park
acquisition, development and operation without creating new taxes, and;
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County parklands, park facilities and programs are essential in
meeting the current and future needs of County residents, and;
WHEREAS, the Park Charter Fund contributes necessary funding to operate a "necklace of
parks" that is one of the most diverse in all of California and consists of 28 regional parks, 45,000
acres and over 260 miles of trails located along the County's precious streams, lakes, foothills,
mountains and other areas of outstanding natural beauty, and;
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara and the City of Gilroy have partnered to create a rich
and diverse regional park and open space network and to improve the quality of life for Santa Clara
County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Gilroy supports the renewal of the
Park Charter Fund by the voters of Santa Clara County on June 6, 2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2006 by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, BRACCO, CORREA, GARTMAN,
VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -16 -1-
APPROVED:
e Pinheiro, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -16 -2-
I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Resolution No. 2006 -16 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
6th day of March, 2006, 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 20th day of March, 2006.
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City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
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