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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 152 (2940) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEASURE BB, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT (BART) SEISMIC SAFETY BOND ON THE NOVEMBER, 5 2002 BALLOT WHEREAS, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has reliably served the city of San Leandro and the Bay Area for the past thirty years; and WHEREAS, it has been determined through extensive scientific study that the BART system is at risk in the event of a serious earthquake, and a major earthquake on the Hayward fault would likely severely limit the BART system's ability to transport riders for a long period of time while repairs are made; and WHEREAS, the BART Board of Directors and the Boards of Supervisors of Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties have voted to place Measure BB on the ballot for the Consolidated Election on November 5, 2002; and WHEREAS, Measure BB will seismically retrofit the elements of the existing BART system most susceptible to earthquake damage and/or failure, including the Transbay Tube and aerial structures, by providing $1.05 billion in voter -approved bond funds; and WHEREAS, Measure BB will benefit all Bay Area residents by retrofitting the core system to the highest seismic standards and will ensure the operability of the BART system following a major earthquake, preserving the backbone or the Bay Area's transportation system, integral to both quality of life and economic vitality. NOW, THEREFORE, the San Leandro City Council does resolve that it supports the passage of Measure BB — the San Francisco Area Rapid Transit District Seismic Safety Bond — on the November 5, 2002 ballot. Introduced by Council Member Santos and passed and adopted this 2 1 " day of October, 2002, by the following called vote: Members of the Council: AYES: NOES: ABSENT Council Members Badger, Glaze, Loeffler, Nardine; Mayor Young ( 5 ) Council Members Glaze, Nardine None ATTEST:\a""d4Ad. I Jacqui Diaz, Acting City Clerk ( 2 ) ( 0 )