HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-260 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-260
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
MEASURE I EXTENSION WHICH WILL BE PLACED ON THE
NOVEMBER 2004 BALLOT FOR VOTER APPROVAL
WHEREAS, since 1990, Measure I has supplied San Bernardino County with the
funding to provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and traffic
congestion relief; and
WHEREAS, San Bernardino County is one of the most rapidly growing counties
in California and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than 2.6 million people by the
year 2025; and
WHEREAS, a substantial level of transportation funding throughout San
Bernardino County and its cities is provided by Measure I; and
WHEREAS, extending Measure I will raise nearly $6 billion for much needed
transportation projects, programs and improvements in San Bernardino County between 2010
and 2040; and
WHEREAS, Measure I will provide major improvements to all freeways and
highways within the county; and
WHEREAS, Measure I will expand public transit programs and options for
commuters, seniors and riders with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Measure I will provide the crucial funding needed for communities
such as Rancho Cucamonga to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, if Measure I is not extended, the transportation network within San
Bernardino County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and residents
throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, by passing Measure I on the November 2004 ballot, San Bernardino
County will ensure a stable source of locally controlled funding to relieve traffic congestion,
increase public transit programs, build new highways and improve local streets; and
WHEREAS, passing Measure I would ensure that the City of Rancho
Cucamonga would be able to provide a safer environment to their residents and maintain the
high quality of life we enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby
supports the passage of Measure I on the November 2nd, 2004 ballot.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
Resolution No. 04-260
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4`h day of August 2004.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Howdyshell, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kurth
ABSTAINED: None
William J. Alexa Mayor
ATTEST:
ebra J. Adams, C, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 41 day of August 2004.
Executed this 5th day of August 2004, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Debra J. Adams, MC, City Clerk