HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 097-93 SB566LibraryADs RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 93
ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING SB 566 (ROBERTI)
REGARDING LIBRARY ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, as a result of the State budget crisis, most public
libraries in California have suffered budget reductions at the local
level; and
~, public libraries depend either, directly or indirectly,
on property taxes for their funding, and have very limited, if any,
authority to charge fees; and
WHEPdFAS, legislation has been introduced by Senator Roberti to
create statutory authority for financing of public library services
through assessments on real property; and
W~_~, public libraries need a new, flexible revenue source to
provide adequate funding and to preserve public libraries as we know
them today.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
of Dublin does hereby support SB 566
Service Assessments.
the City Council of the City
b
(Roberti) relating to Li rary
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 1993.
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, Moffatt And Mayor Snyder
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Burton
Councilmember Houston