HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 68-96 RESOLUTION NO. 68-96
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE GOVERNOR
TO SUPPORT FUNDING IN THE STATE BUDGET
FOR A SATELLITE CAMPUS FOR CUESTA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE IN NORTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
WHEREAS, there is a need and the desire for access to higher education in
Northern San Luis Obispo County; and
WHEREAS, Cuesta Community College has been serving hundreds of students
through make-shift facilities in Northern San Luis Obispo County for some time; and
WHEREAS, a satellite campus of Cuesta Community College would be a much-
needed investment in the future of the area's economy and the education of its
children; and
WHEREAS, the campus would create enormous economic benefits for the
entire San Luis Obispo area; and
WHEREAS, San Luis Obispo County communities are poised to take advantage
of the remarkable opportunities that a satellite campus could offer; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of Senator Jack O'Connell, the State Budget
Conference Committee has taken action to allocate $1 million dollars for the 1996-97
fiscal year to Cuesta Community College for the purchase of land and for initial plans
for a full-service community college campus in Northern San Luis Obispo County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero does hereby
urge the Governor to support and approve funding in the State's Budget for Fiscal
Year 1996-97 for the purpose of securing a satellite campus for Cuesta Community
College in Northern San Luis Obispo County.
SECTION 1 . The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify a copy of this
resolution and forward it immediately to the Honorable Pete Wilson, Governor of the
State of California.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is further directed to certify a copy of this
resolution and forward it immediately to Senator Jack O'Connell in appreciation of his
efforts and diligence in pursuing this worthy and vital cause.
On motion by Councilperson Luna and seconded by Councilperson Bewley, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
Resolution No. 68 -96
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AYES: Councilmembers Bewley, Carden, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Highland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: July 9, 19
AT, T CITY OF ATASCADERO
&--By: p
LEE"ICE, City Clerk GEORG . HIGH D, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AR HER R. MO N TAN ON, City Attorney