HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04091985 - 1.63 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 9 " 1985 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder , McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
SUBJECT:
Resolution Endorsing A 3000 Acre )
Acquisition Program For Mt. Diablo ) RESOLUTION NO. 85/168
State Park )
WHEREAS, Mt. Diablo is a distinctive land feature in Contra Costa County
which is an asset to the County and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Save Mt. Diablo, Inc; the California Department of Parks and
Recreation; and the California Parks and Recreation Commission have all recommended
for additional acquisitions and improvements at Mt. Diablo State Park with 'funds
approved by the voters as part of the 1984 California Park- and Recreational Facilities
Bond Act; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of these areas would provide new areas for
recreational use and help protect scarce wildlife including the golden eagle, prairie
falcons, and the occasional mountain lion; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the State of California approved a State Park and
Recreation Facilities Bond Issue of $145,000,000 at the June 1984 election and that a
portion of the fund could be used to purchase the aforementioned 3000 acres and provide
for restoration of existing park improvements; and
WHEREAS, the bond issue was strongly supported by the voters of this County,
and now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that. the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors endorses the State efforts to acquire an additional 3000 acres of land and to
fund restoration of existing park improvements to Mt. Diablo State Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors requests the
assistance of the our State legislative representatives to insure that the acquistions are
financed and-given high priority by state staff toward their completion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors wishes to commend
the efforts of Save Mt. Diablo, Inc. for their continuing dedication to the improvement
and expansion of Mt. Diablo State Park.
1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the.
Board of Supe ry ors on t e date shown.
ATTESTEM
PHIL BAT HELOP. C,cri: of the Board
of Supervisors snc:Cou-n:y Administrator
— By , Deputy
Orig. Dept.: Planning Department
cc: Administrator's Office
Public Works Department
Save Mt. Diablo
State Legislative Contingent
RESOLUTION NO. 85/168