HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 02-078RESOLUTION NO. 02-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF
MEASURE "A" ON THE NOVEMBER 2002 BALLOT
WHEREAS, since 1989, Measure A has supplied Riverside County with 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 expand public transit programs and options for
commuters, seniors, and disabled residents; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide the crucial funding needed for cities such
as Palm Desert to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, if Measure A is not extended, the transportation network within
Riverside County would 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 Desert
would be able to provide a safer environment to its residents and maintain the high
quality of life we enjoy.
RESOLUTION NO. 02-78
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, that it supports passage of Measure A on the
November 2002 ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, California, at its regular meeting held this llth day of July ,
2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, SPIEGEL, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RR 'HARD S. KELLY, MAYO,
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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