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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.
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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
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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
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LIEN-LONGVILLE
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MCGINNIS
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DERRY
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KELLEY
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JOHNSON
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MCCAMMACK
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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