HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-27 - RESOLUTIONS - PROP 47 EDUCATION BOND ACT (2)RESOLUTION NO. 02-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PROPOSITION 47
THE KINDERGARTEN -UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES
BOND ACT OF 2002, A NEW STATE SCHOOL BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25.3 BILLION FOR LOCAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the provision of quality education to today's youth will ensure a more
sustainable community for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clarita Valley School Coalition has worked exhaustively to
secure funding and improve the condition of local schools and the quality of education; and
WHEREAS, all six local school districts — Castaic, College of the Canyons, Newhall,
Saugus, Sulphur Springs, and William S. Hart - have worked diligently to secure state
matching funds for projects throughout the Santa Clarita Valley; and
WHEREAS, the six local school districts have combined a total of over $259 million
worth of previously State -approved construction and renovation projects that are still
awaiting appropriations; and
WHEREAS, additional state funds are required to meet the goals and objectives of
the local school districts and the Santa Clarita Valley School Coalition; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of this bond, these projects will automatically receive
their previously approved matching funds, as $4.8 billion will automatically become
available for pre -approved projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, these funds will assist in constructing new schools and enhancing
existing facilities; and
WHEREAS,:these funds will provide an additional 11,500 seats for grades K-12 and
additional facilities at College of the Canyons; and
WHERAS, this bond measure will be put before the voters in the upcoming
November, 2002 election;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby supports the
passage of Proposition 47, the school bond measure on the upcoming November 2002 ballot
as it will provide local schools with the much needed funding to construct new facilities and
enhance existing facilities, helping to ease school overcrowding and enhancing the quality
of education in Santa Clarita.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 27th day of August, 2002.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of August, 2002, by the
following vote:
AYES COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK .