RESOLUTION NO. _____- 2022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG
CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING MEASURE O
WHEREAS, the Citizens Committee for the Library Initiative has scheduled Measure O for the November 2022 election for voters to consider a one-quarter cent (0.25%) sales tax to support capital repairs as well as operating improvements for libraries throughout Mendocino County; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2022, a representative of the Mendocino Library Advisory Board made a presentation to the Fort Bragg City Council regarding the direct financial benefits of Measure O to the City; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that if Measure O is approved by the voters, it will raise approximately $4.2 million annually, of which 40 percent is earmarked for capital repairs only; and WHEREAS, if approved, the County of Mendocino cannot spend this money on anything but libraries. Measure O creates a special fund for all the money and it is legally restricted to support our County libraries; and WHEREAS, libraries are a great resource to fight inflation and to help family budgets in hard times. Families can get free books, free movies, free programs (like story time and crafts for kids, and music groups and topical talks for teens and adults) and libraries can help with web access and other vital resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg endorses Measure O and encourages City residents to support Measure O so that the City’s library services may continue to enrich and enhance our City.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember _____, seconded by Councilmember _____, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 11th day of October, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
June Lemos, MMC
City Clerk