HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 4943·. • ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. -4943 --
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
IN SUPPORT OF TJ!E PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION-2, THE CLEAN
WATER BOND LAW OF 1974, AUTHORIZING A $250 MILLION
BOND ISSUE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL,
TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS AT THE JUNE 4, 1974
PRIMARY ELECTION
WHEREAS. Proposition 2, the Clean Water Bond Law of 1974,
would authorize the issuance and sale of state bonds in the total
amount of $250,000,000 under the State General Obligation Bond
Law; and
WHEREAS, bond proceeds would be used (1) for state grants
to local agencies of at least 12 1/2 perc~nt of the cost of
local sewage, liquid waste, and water treatment and reclamation·
facilities financed pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, and for state grants for water reclamation projects; .J~)
for planning, research, and development, and (3) for loans to
public agencies for facilities for the collection, treatment, or
export of waste when necessary to prevent water pollution or for
facilities to reclaim waste waters and to convey reclaimed water;
and
WHEREAS, the facilities required to reduce sewerage pollution
are costly but necessary to clean this state's bays, rivers and
other waterways; and
WHEREAS, without this measure, the costs to local taxpayers
would be greatly increased;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
RESOLVE as follows·
SECTION 1. The adoption of Proposition 2 by vote of the
people at the June 4, 1974 election is in the best interests of
the -people of this state and the residents 'of the City of Palo Alto;
SECTION 2. The Council of the City of Palo Alto urges
passage of this measure by a vote FOil Proposition 2.
INTRODUCED AlID PASSED: May 13, 1974
AYES:
ABSTAIN: .
NOES:
Colistock, Henderson, Borton,.Pearson. Jlosenbaua
Berwa1d,, Clay
None
ABSENT: Beahrs, Sher
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