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RESOLUTION NO. 96 -3536
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ACT OF 1996
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Safety Neighborhood Parks Act of 1996 would provide
approximately $319 million to preserve, improve and restore park, beach, mountain and open space lands,
senior centers and facilities, and recreation facilities to benefit current and future generations of Los
Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temple City fmds that neighborhood and community
parks natural and recreational areas, sports facilities and playing fields are a vital and necessary part of
our community and help to preserve the quality of life in the City of Temple City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City would receive approximately $150,242 in per parcel grants
for our most pressing park and recreation needs; and
WHEREAS, local and regional park and recreation facilities are in great need of funds to improve
park safety and security; and parks in good repair provide an important and healthy alternative to youth
in our community through sports and other recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, this measure would help address the great need for repair and improvements of the
neighborhood and community parks of the City of Temple City; and
WHEREAS, senior citizens are the fastest growing age group in America today and we need to
improve existing and build new park and recreation facilities for senior citizens throughout Los Angeles
County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City may apply for competitive grants allocated for senior
facilities, gang prevention, tree planting, trails, and river and stream restoration throughout Los Angeles
County; and
WHEREAS, a county -wide and broad -based coalition of conservation, park and recreation, civic
and business groups has been formed to seek the approval of the voters for the Los Angeles County Safety
Neighborhood Parks Act; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Temple
City, do hereby support the Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Act of 1996.
SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 1996.
A'1'1'EST:
MAYOR
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No. 96 -3536 was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of September, 1996.
AYES: Councilman - Breazeal, Budds, Gillanders, Souder, Wilson
NOES: Councilman -None
ABSENT: Councilman -None
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