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RESOLUOON NO. 97-272
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2 RESOLUOON OF TIIE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AN
ADOPT-A-SlREET PROGRAM FOR TIIE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CLEAN-
3 UP/MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY STREETS.
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5 WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino has experienced blight in various areas
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WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the City to rnaximize its ability to eradicate
blight in order to rnaintain an aesthetically pleasing community, and
WHEREAS, local civic organizations and cornpanies have indicated a willingness to
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11 participate in service projects which include clean uplmaintenance of City streets,
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NOW, TIlEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE MAYOR AND COMMON
COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: that the City
14 participate in an Adopt-A-Street Program in which local companies
15 and civic organizations may assist in the ongoing effort to keep San Bernardino beautiful
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by providing clean-up/maintenance services.
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RESOLUIlON OF TIIE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING AN ADOPT-A-
STREET PROGRAM FOR TIIE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CLEAN
1 UP/MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR CITY SlREETS.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular
meeting thereof,
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5 held on the 2nd day of September
, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
6 Council Members AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
7 NEGRETE x
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CURLIN
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ARIAS x
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OBERHELMAN x
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12 DEVLIN x
13 ANDERSON x
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14 MILLER x
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ~ day of
19 September, 1997.
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--. City Clerk
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TOM MINO , Mayor "-
City of San Bernardino
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legal content:
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24 Jarnes F. Penman,
City Attorney
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By:
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August 4,1997
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ADOPT A STREET
FIGHT BLIGHT IN SAN BERNARDINO
ITS EASY !!!
YOUR COMPANY IORGANIZATION AGREES TO:
PICK UP L1lTER
SWEEP THE SIDEWALKS
PULL WEEDS
PROVIDE TRASH BAGS, BROOMS, RAKES
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AGREES TO:
PROVIDE TWO RECOGNITION SIGNS
TRASH PICK UP
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CALL
(909) 384-5203
A KEEP SAN BERNARDINO BEAUTIFUL PROJECT
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KEEP SAN BERNARDINO BEAUTIFUL
ADOPT A STREET
CUIDELlNES
INTRODUCTION
Across the nation civic organizations and businesses are "adopting" sections of highways, roads, streets, walls and
center medians. These "adoptions" Include not only lltter removal, but tree plantlngs, center median landscaping and
grafntl removal.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
IJsted below are the basrc requIrements for participating In this program:
* Clean-up/malntenance will be done by members of the organization.
* Clean-uplmalntenance will be done bl-monthly for a one year pertod
* Clean up couId be more otten. If It Is determined that the street Is In need of additional
maintenance.
* The adopting company or organization will receive 2 recognition signs measuring 24" X 30"
L1TTER/WEED/DEBRIS REMOVAL
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Participants agree to provide their own trash bags, brooms, rakes, etc.
Participants agree to pIck up ntter, remove weeds and miscellaneous debris from the street and
tree wells.
SIdewalks should be swept
The organization will be responsible for providing supervisIon of youngsters under the age of 18
years.
Arrangements will be made with the coordinator for trash pick up following the clean np.
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CRAFFITI REMOVAL
* If grafntl removal Is necessary In your area the City of San Bernardino will supply the paint
Contact the grafntl coordinator at (909) 384-5203 for arrangements.
RECOCNITION SICNS
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The adopting agency's name will be noted on two (2) recognition signs. The signs will measure
24":1 30" and will be mounted on existing poles at either end of the adopted street
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In the event of a busIness partnership with an organization. only the busIness name will appear
on the sign.
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Additional signs may be onlered at a cost of S40.00 per sign.
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APPLICATION
* An appUcatlon to participate mnst be completed and submitted to the Adopt A Street Coordinator
at least two (2) weeks prior to the organl2atlons IIrst scheduled elean-up. Please note that the
volunteer waiver 10nDS should be submitted with the appUcatlon.
CANCELLATION
* II the adopting agency does notluIIDllts clean-up requlrements lor 15 days alter Its scheduled
clean-up date, the Adopt A Street Coordinator wlU contact the agency by telephone. Alter 30 days
the agency will receive a written notlce. II the clean-up Is not done lor a total 01 60 days alter the
scheduled date the recognltlon sign will be removed and the adoptlon will be considered canceled.
SAFETY
* The Adopt A Street Program Is designed so common sense salety wIll prevail
* Participants andJor parents are responsIble lor personal salety and appropriate behavior on the
streel Each participant must complete a San BernardIno CIty Beautlllcatlon Volunteer Waiver Form.
* Adult group leaders are responsible lor conducting a salety brlellng lor all participants prior to
the clean.up, The lollowlng should be Included In the brlellng:
1. Wear comlortabe clothes (prelerably bright colors)
2. Wear comfortable shoes
3. Wear gloves
4. Slay away lrom traMc
5. Do not pick up broken bottles without adult supervision
6. Do not touch anythIng that may be toIlclhazardous, Le. 011, paint, gasolIne
7, Do not horseplay, dIstract, or Interlere with motorists
8. Do not work II the road Is under constructlon
MATERIALS
* Following Is a lIst 01 suggestlons lor toolslsuppUes lor your project
1. Garbage bags (grocery, kItchen. etc.)
2. Leather gloves
3. Shovels
4. Rakes
5. Brooms
6. Weed Eaters
7. Drinking Water
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KEEP SAN BERNARDINO BEAUTIFUL
ADOPT A STREET
APPLICATION
BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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CONTACT PERSON:
List three 131 street choices your organization wishes to adopt. We will
do everything possible to give you your first choice.
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Please write the name of your business/organization as it is to appear on
the recognition signs:
RETURN THIS FORM TO:
Pat Leathers, Volunteer Coordinator
Mayor's Office
City of San Bernardino
300 North .0. Street. 6th floor
San Bernardino. CA 92418
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KEEP SAN BERNARDINO BEAUTIFUL
ADOPT A STREET
VOLUNTEER WAIVER
r. , hereby volunteer to participate III the Adopt a street activities. I understand
the activities are voluntary. I understand these activities are 01 a physical nature and may IIIvolve risk ollDjnry.
Activities may IIIclude weed and trash abatemen~ palnllng, or other clean.np projects. In the event 01 Illness or
lDjury, I hereby consent to whatever x.ray, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment
and hospital care !rom a ncensed physician and/or surgeon as deemed necessary lor my salety and wellare. It Is
understood that the resnlllng expenses wID be my responslblnty (or that 01 my parent or gnardlan II I am a minor.)
('ftlllmlr p""odhI... the parlIdIgurdIaII1IIlI be CODtaeted prior to tUIng aDJ medlea1 aetlOD.)
I understand that I am to wear appropriate attire, suitable lor these types 01 activities. I also understand that I am
to abide by an llIIes and reguIatlons govemIng conilnct on these activities. I understand that III am In violation 01
these behavior standards I wID be asked to leave.
The City 01 San Bernardino IS lOT responsible under any circumstances lor any lDjurles or damages to persons or
personal belongings sullered or caused by you duIlng the performance 01 said volunteer work.
Yobmteenl IIIIder 18 :rears 01 ace III1ISt ban this !onn signed by a pareIIt or guardIaII.
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Signature of Participant
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SIgnature of Parent/Guardian
Address {Street City, ZiO.1
Home phone
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IIi THE EVEliT OF ILLNESS 01 ACCIDENT A1lD IF lllWILE TO CONTACT ABOVE I'LEASE CONTACT:
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NAME
PHONE
Publicity:permission is granted to photograph and/or use your name in publicity for the
Adopt A street Program. This includes but is not limited to newspapers, newsletters, slide
shows, or video presentations.
YEs: NO: