HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2002-002 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO IN SUPPORT OF
PROPOSITION 42 ON THE MARCH 2002 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will help make our roads safer and reduce traffic without
higher taxes by requiring the gasoline sales taxes we already pay be used to improve mass
transit, highways and local roads; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 is based on the principle that taxes paid at the gas pump
should be used for transportation purposes; and,
WHEREAS, traffic is paralyzing travel with Los Angeles now ranked the number one
most congested urban area in the country, San Francisco/Oakland second, San Diego sixth and
Sacramento, San Jose and San Bernardino/Riverside following close behind; and,
WHEREAS, with our neglected transportation system needing attention, California has
the most deteriorated roads in the nation and more than 6000 of our bridges and overpasses are
structurally deficient or no longer meet highway safety or design standards; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will provide a stable and ongoing source of transportation
funding that will make it possible to plan for our future transportation needs; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will guarantee funds to every city and county to help fix
potholes, repair dangerous road conditions and improve the safety of children walking or biking
to school; and,
WHEREAS, Proposition 42 will help speed up highway safety and traffic relief projects,
and expand and improve mass transit systems; and,
WHEREAS, all Proposition 42 projects will be subject to an annual audit and standard
accounting practices to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget; and,
WHEREAS, by speeding up transportation projects thousands of new construction and
other jobs will be created, our economy will be stimulated and every dollar invested in our
highways will result in almost six times that in economic benefits.
City of Atascadero
Resolution No.2002-002
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTS Proposition 42.
On Motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Luna, the
foregoing Resolution was adopted on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: February 12, 2002
CITY OF ATASCADERO
J ichael Arrambide
Mayor
ATTEST:
Maria McClure Torgerson
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Roy Yfanley
City iVorney