HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011981 - 1981-129 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Encouraging )
_Limited Use of Automobiles as ) RESOLUTION NO, 81/129
a Means of Reducing Air Pollution )
WHEREAS we the citizens of Contra Costa County recognize
the effort we must make to achieve independence from fossil fuels;
and
WHEREAS we acknowledge that reduction of pollution will
provide a healthier environment, and
WHEREAS Real Estate values go down when air pollution
degrades the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS a chief source of pollution caused by automobiles
is carbon dioxide; and
WHEREAS there are 365 ,000 registered vehicles in Contra
Costa County all contributing to the release of Cot; and
WHEREAS walking and bicycling help create a healthier indi-
vidual; and
WHEREAS we must do our part to help reduce air contaminants;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Contra Costa County
encourage its citizens to leave their cars at home one day a month
and use alternative transportation such as walking, bicycling, car
pooling or public transportation.
PASSED on January 27, 1981 by the following vote :
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder, McPeak,
Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFIED COPY
T certify that this is a full, true & correct copy of
the original document which is on file in any office,
and that it was passed & adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of Contra costa county, California, on
the date shown. .ATTEST: J. R. OLSSON, County
cie*rk &ex-officio Clerk of said Board of SuPorvisors,
by Deputy Clerk..
, .p.,J_ - . JAN 2 71981
Helen H. Kent
cc : Supervisor N. C. Fanden
County Administrator
Public Information Officer
RESOLUTION NO. 81/129
IN THF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
January 27 , 1981
In the Matter of 'Encouraging )
Limited Use of Automobiles as )
a Means of Reducing Air Pollution )
)
Supervisor N . C. Fanden having submitted a proposed
resolution for Board consideration that would encourage the
residents of Contra Costa County to walk or use alternate means
of transportation (other than their automobiles) at least one
day a month in order to conserve fuel as well as reduce emission
of pollutants into the atmosphere;
Board members having discussed same and being in agree-
ment, adopted the following; resolution: