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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SUPPORTING
MEASURE A, SANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS CHARTER FUND
EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to place a charter
amendment on the June 7, 2016 ballot; and
WHEREAS, approval of the charter amendment by the voters in Santa Clara County
would amend section 604 of the Charter of the County of Santa Clara to add provisions to and
extend the term of section 604. The charter amendment is intended to take effect on July 1, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund authorized by section 604 would
fund continued protection and preservation of local parks; improved access to natural areas, open
space, trails, and recreational opportunities; keep restrooms and facilities clean and safe; and
maintenance, operation, acquisition, and improvements of local parks; and
WHEREAS, the measure would improve access to natural areas and open space for
Midpeninsula Open Space District residents by increasing access to hiking and biking trails,
maintaining water quality by protecting land around rivers, lakes and streams, and protecting and
preserving local parks; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby declare its enthusiastic support for
Measure A, Santa Clara County Parks Charter Fund Extension on the June 7, 2016 ballot.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District on April 13, 2016, at a regular meeting thereof, by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
CYR, HANKO, HARRIS, HASSETT, KISHIMOTO, RIFFLE, SIEMENS
NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Secretary
Board of Directors
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I, the District lerk 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.
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