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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-28411 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-284 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE I —EXTENSION OF THE HALF -CENT SALES TAX. WHEREAS, since 1990, Measure I has supplied San Bernardino County with the funding to provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and traffic congestion relief, and WHEREAS, San Bernardino County is one of the most rapidly growing counties in California and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than 2.6 million people by the year 2025; and WHEREAS, a substantial level of transportation funding throughout San Bernardino County and its cities is provided by Measure I; and WHEREAS; extending Measure I will raise nearly $6 billion for much needed transportation projects, programs and improvements in San Bernardino County between 2010 and 2040; and WHEREAS; Measure I will provide major improvements to all freeways and highways within the county; and WHEREAS; Measure I will expand public transit programs and options for commuters, seniors and riders with disabilities; and WHEREAS; if Measure I is not extended, the transportation network within San Bernardino County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and residents throughout the county; and WHEREAS; by passing Measure I on the November 2004 ballot, San Bernardino County will ensure a stable source of locally controlled funding to relieve traffic congestion, increase public transit programs, build new highways and improve local streets; and WHEREAS; passing Measure I would ensure that the City of San Bernardino would be able to provide a safer environment to their residents and maintain the high quality of life we enjoy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of San Bernardino hereby supports Measure I. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 111 13 14 15 16 17 18 211 2004-284 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE I -EXTENSION OF THE HALF -CENT SALES TAX. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the it. Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a reg. meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of September , 2004, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA x LIEN-LONGVILLE x MCGINNIS x DERRY x KELLEY x JOHNSON x MCCAMMACK x R:I"j % e6�Ak City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this c _ day of September2004. n Approved as to Form and legal content: JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney By: Valles, Mayor F San Bernardino