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2004-16 Resolution No. 2004- 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE"I,ON THE NOVEM 3ER 2,2004 BALLOT WHEREAS, since 1990,Measure I has supplied San Bernardino County with the funding to provide its residents with safer roads,more reliable public transit and traffic congestion relief,and WHEREAS, San Bernardino County is one of the most rapidly growing counties in California and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than 2.6 million people by the year 2025; and WHEREAS,a substantial level of transportation funding throughout San Bernardino County and its cities is provided by Measure I;,and WHEREAS,extending Measure I will raise nearly$6 billion for much needed transportation projects,programs and improvements in San Bernardino County between 2010 and 2040; and WHEREAS, Measure I will provide major improvements to all freeways and highways within the county; and WHEREAS, Measure I will expand public transit programs and options for commuters, seniors and riders with disabilities; and WHEREAS.,Measure I will provide the crucial funding needed for communities to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and WHEREAS,ifMeasure I is not extended,the transportation network within Sari Bernardino County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and residents throughout the county; and WHEREAS, bypassing Measure Ion the November 2004 ballot, San Bernardino County will ensure a stable source of locally controlled funding to relieve traffic congestion,increase public transit programs,build new highways and improve local streets; and WHEREAS,passing Measure I would ensure that the City of Grand Terrace would be able to provide a safer environment to their residents and maintain the high quality of life we enjoy. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grand Terrace hereby supports the passage of Measure I on the November 2, 2004 ballot. PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED bythe City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 12t'day of August, 2004; ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Gr�?d Terrace Mayor of tie Cit;o#3rand Terrace and of the City Council thereof. And of the City Co cil thereof. I,BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 12'h day of August, 2004,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Garcia and Cortes; Mayor Pro Tem Ferrer and Mayor Hilkey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Larkin ABSTAIN: None Brenda Stanfill O City Clerk Approved as to form: City Attorney U