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05/12/2014 <br /> ORIGINAL <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 15341 <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD <br /> CITY IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE A, THE SEQUOIA UNION HIGH <br /> SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND INITIATIVE ON THE JUNE 3, 2014 BALLOT <br /> WHEREAS, Measure A will be on the June 3, 2014 ballot; and <br /> WHEREAS, the amount of the bond will be $265 million and would cost property <br /> taxpayers approximately $16 per $100,000 of assessed valuation; and <br /> WHEREAS, bond funds would provide additional classrooms and labs, as well as <br /> updated technology, to continue the district's strong academic programs as its student <br /> enrollment grows, including: <br /> • Science, math and other core academics <br /> • Career training and vocational programs <br /> • Advanced programs that prepare students for college and careers <br /> • Updated career technology facilities and classroom technology; and <br /> WHEREAS, Measure A will avoid school overcrowding, help protect our high <br /> schools' diverse curriculum, and ensure students can enroll in the classes they require; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, all bond funds would benefit local high schools and could not be <br /> taken by the state; and <br /> WHEREAS, the measure would qualify the district for future state matching funds <br /> when they become available; and <br /> WHEREAS, a citizen oversight committee and annual audits would be required <br /> to ensure that funds are used for voter-approved purposes. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF REDWOOD CITY AS FOLLOWS: <br /> That the City Council of Redwood City does hereby support and endorse <br /> Measure A, the Sequoia Union High School District Bond Initiative. <br /> * * * <br /> ATTY/RE50.2978/CC SUPPORT OF MEASURE A SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL RESO.#15341 <br /> REV:05-05-14 PT MUFF#307 <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />