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Document Date: 4/28/2010
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Document No. 10-13
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RESOLUTION 10-13
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SUPPORTING THE STATE PARKS AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ACT OF 2010.
The Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, California's parks, once considered the best in the nation, are falling apart
because of chronic underfunding; and
WHEREAS, twice in the past two years, state parks were on the brink of being shut
down; and
WHEREAS, nearly 150 state parks were shut down part-time or suffered deep service
reductions because of budget cuts, and more park closure proposals and budget cuts are expected
this year; and
WHEREAS, the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund would provide a
stable, reliable and adequate source of funding for the state park system, for wildlife
conservation and for increased and equitable access to those resources for all Californians; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Trust Fund would come from an $18 annual State Park
Access Pass surcharge on all California cars, motorcycles and recreational vehicles that would be
collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles as part of the annual vehicle license fee; and
WHEREAS, California vehicles subject to the State Park Access Pass surcharge and all
occupants of those vehicles would receive free day-use admission to all state parks throughout
the year; and
WHEREAS, there are nearly 80 million visits to state parks every year, where the
abundance of outdoor activities entices visitors to exercise and lead healthier lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, parks contribute to public health by protecting forests and natural areas that
are sources of clean air and water and by combating climate change by reducing greenhouse
gases; and
WHEREAS, parks protect the state's wide diversity of plants and animals, preserve an
unparalleled collection of historic and cultural assets and provide exciting educational
opportunities for young and old alike;
WHEREAS, the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund would protect
California's 278 state parks so that all Californians can enjoy their benefits;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
supports the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District do hereby adopt this resolution this, the 281h day of April, 2010.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-13
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
District on April 28, 2010 at a Special Meeting thereof, by the following vote:
AYES: Mary Davey , Pete Siemens , Larry Hassett , Jed Cyr ,
Nonette Hanko , Cecily Harris , and Curt Riffle
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:None
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary President
Board of Directors Board of Directors
1, the Acting District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting
thereof duly held and called on the above day.
4Ag District Clerk
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