HomeMy WebLinkAbout20432 - RESOLUTIONS - 8/7/2002 RESOLUTION NO. 20432
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF
MEASURE A ON THE NOVEMBER 2002 BALLOT.
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WHEREAS, since1989, Measure A has supplied Riverside Countywith the funding to provide its
residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and traffic relief; and
WHEREAS, Riverside County is the fastest growing large county in California and is anticipated to
grow to a population of more than three million people by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, over sixty percent (60%) of transportation funding throughout Riverside County and
its cities is provided by Measure A; and
WHEREAS, extending Measure A will raise over $4.6 billion for much needed transportation
projects, programs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide major improvements to every interstate and highway in the
county; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide the crucial funding needed forcities such as Palm Springs to
maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, if MeasureA is not extended,the transportation networkwithin Riverside Countywould
be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and residents throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, by passing Measure A on the November 2002 ballot, Riverside County will ensure a
stable source of funding to relieve traffic congestion, increase public transit programs, build new
highways and improve local streets; and
WHEREAS, passing Measure A would ensure that the City of Palm Springs would be able to
provide a safer environment to its residents and maintain the high quality of life we enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs that it
hereby SUPPORTS the passage of Measure A on the November 2002 ballot.
ADOPTED this 7tb day of August , 2002.
AYES: Councilmembers Hodges, Mills, Oden, Reller—Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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, CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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