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~ .' ~oard of Supervison ~ IE (C IE TI W IE ~ ~.~:~e.e; ==- -: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I V Comrr.~~;¡i' c:~ - -- RICHARD S. GORDON , 1 9 2004 Finan:~ D:::, - -- MARK CHURCH APR Fir. D;~L -'" JERRY HILL TY 1-.;:';: \".'~' . .,.' ROSE JACOBS GIBSON CITY OF REDWOOKD CI MICHAEL D. NEVIN CITY CLER - COUNTY OF S.lli ~~~~~t COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. REDWOOD CITY . C -r=ORNIA 94063-1655 (650) 363-4653 WEB PAGE ADDRESS:http:lJwww.co.sanmateo.ca.us FAX: (650) 599-1027 April 13,2004 Dear Cityrrown Council Member, Cityrrown Manag_ark Volunteer and Directors: On March 29, 2004, over 60 council members, managers, park and recreation commissioners, vohmteers and directors met to discuss the possibility of creating a countywide special district that could generate a dedicated revenue source for our various parks programs. Many thanks go to those who participated. The evening was informative and generated a sense of consensus around enabling legislation. Parks throughout San Mateo County face the challenge of funding. Once approved by voters, the special park district would have the ability to provide mechanisms for operations, maintenance, capital projects and other needs. The district would also foster collaboration on projects and programs in our parks and recreation facilities. TIlis letter serves as an update on the progress made at the meeting and to share some next steps. There are tWo phases in the process: I) Passing enabling legislation, which is needed to place a ballot measure before the voters. Senator Sher has indicated a strong interest in this project and we are confident that he will introduce the enabling legislation. Once introduced, the bill for enabling legislation will likely be assigned to a policy committee in the coming weeks. 2) Crafting the actual ballot measure, which will provide the details of the special district. It is important to have a broad-based group that reflects the communities' needs and it is critical that your support be made known and included in the policy committee's analysis of the bill. Please fInd attached a modelletter of support and a resolution for your agency's approval. Your letters of support need to be sent to Senator Sher, with a copy mailed to Supervisor Jefry Hill. Once a bill number is assigned, you'll be asked to send a letter of support for that specific bill, as well. As noted during the March 29 meeting, stakeholders will have opportunities to draft and review the ballot measure before voters consider it. As this legislation progresses through the Legislature and as the ballot- measure planning process begins, we invite you to participate in the San Mateo Countywide Special District, Parks and Recreation Planning Committee. If you are interested, please contact Brenda Bennett (650.599.1393 or bbenpett@co.sanmateo.ca.us). Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. JJ!~ ít- ~- Supervisor Mike Nevin C: Senator Byron Shc:r