Resolution 13170CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13170
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, the public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly
fund public library facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, local public libraries throughout California and in the City of Alameda
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; and
WHEREAS, first priority is given to projects in which schools and public libraries
work closely together; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor approved SB3, the
California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation
Bond Act of 2000, authorizing $350 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda hereby supports Proposition 14 on the March 7, 2000 ballot.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on
the 18th day of January , 2000, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and
Mayor Appezzato - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Kerr 1.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
19th day of January , 2000.
Diane Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda