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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 26 (1123) <br /> RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 14: <br /> CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND <br /> PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION <br /> BOND ACT OF 2000 <br /> California's public libraries are a supplement to the formal system of free public education <br /> and deserve adequate financial support from government at all levels; and <br /> A viable Statewide system of public libraries is essential to assist the schools, support <br /> children, and to serve the general public in all local communities; and <br /> Community public libraries are an important partner in providing a quality education for <br /> children and ensuring life -long learning opportunities for all citizens; and <br /> The public interest is served by providing adequate resources to properly fund public <br /> library facilities and services; and <br /> Local public libraries throughout California need additional funding for the construction of <br /> new libraries and for the expansion and renovation of existing library facilities to better serve their <br /> communities; and <br /> The California State Library recently conducted a Statewide survey which identified a need <br /> for over 425 local library projects at a cost in excess of $2 billion; and <br /> First priority is given to projects which are joint ventures between public libraries and the <br /> schools; and <br /> The California State Legislature and the Governor approved SB 3, the California Reading <br /> and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000, <br /> authorizing $350 million in State bonds to fund grants on a 65% State — 35% local match basis; <br /> and <br />