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THE BOARD OF SUPtIKVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA CO,jNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on February 15 , 2 0 0 0 , by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA, DeSAULNIER, CANCIAMILLAA and GERBER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2000/ 81
SUBJECT: 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, community public libraries are an important partner in providing a quality education for children
and ensuring lifelong learning opportunities for all citizens; 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 need additional funding for the construction of new
libraries and for the expansion and renovation of existing library facilities to better service 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 which are joint ventures between public libraries and the schools;
and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature and the Governor approved S133, 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 California voters, will provide significant funding to address California's public library construction needs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors that the Board
endorses Proposition 14 on the March 7, 2000 ballot, encourages voters in the county to vote in favor of this
measure and directs the County Clerk to forward a copy of this Resolution at the earliest possible date after its
adoption to the Contra Costa County Library and the California State Association of Counties.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTEST: February 15, 2000
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervis rs and County Administrator
By: ythLl�)�-It
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Orig. Dept.: County Library
cc: County Auditor
County Administrator
County Counsel
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