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It was moved by Councilmember LeClaire, and seconded by Councilmember
<br />Mercer, that the Citizens Opinion Survey form regarding West Las Positas
<br />Overcrossing, including a sixth alternative of a full interchange, be
<br />published in the local newspapers with cooperation from local merchants
<br />for return of the survey form.
<br />The roll call vote was as follows:
<br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox
<br />NOES: None
<br />ABSENT: None
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<br />Report~ Re: Pleasanton/VCSD Consolidation Project~ Sizin~ of Interceptor Sewer
<br />Line
<br /> Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Assistant City Manager dated August
<br />18, 1976, regarding this matter.
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<br /> After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember LeClaire, and seconded by
<br />Councilmember Mercer, that Resolution No. 76-197, making the determination
<br />that in the event that the City proceeds with the Pleasanton/VCSD Interceptor
<br />Sewer Line that this project will be designed and built on the basis of grant
<br />fundable capacity, be adopted.
<br />The roll call vote was as follows:
<br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox
<br />NOES: Councilmember Herlihy
<br />ABSENT: None
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<br />Report~ Re: Purchase of Backhoe
<br />Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Assistant City Manager dated
<br />A~gust 17, 1976, regarding this matter.
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<br /> It was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, and seconded by Councilmember
<br />Mercer, that Resolution No. 76-198, approving purchase of a demonstrator
<br />Backhoe at an approximate cost of $13,000.00, to be paid for from the Vehicle
<br />Replacement Fund, be adopted.
<br />The roll call vote was as follows:
<br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox
<br />NOES: None
<br />ABSENT: None
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<br />Approval of Plans and Specifications~ and Authorization to Call for Bids for
<br />the Hi$.hland Oaks Meterin~ Facility~'ProJect No;76-7
<br /> Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Director of Engineering Services
<br />dated August 18, 1976, regarding this matter.
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<br /> It was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, and seconded by Councilmember
<br />Mercer, that Resolution No. 76-199, approving plans and specifications and
<br />authorization to call for bids for the Highland Oaks Metering Facility,
<br />Project No. 76-6, be adopted.
<br />The roll call vote was as follows:
<br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox
<br />NOES: None
<br />ABSENT: None
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<br />Report~ Re: Adoption of 1976-77 Tax Rate
<br />Mr. Edgar explained the reasons for the increase in revenues as being an
<br />increase in sales tax revenue and an increase in the property tax revenue
<br />due to higher assessed valuations.
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<br /> Mr. Walker presented the report of the City Manager dated August 16, 1976,
<br />regarding this matter.
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<br /> Mayor Philcox presented his memorandum dated August 17, 1976, regarding
<br />this subject, requesting that the Tax Rate increase of 5¢ remain as is and
<br />be used for manpower in the Department of Public Safety.
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<br /> Councilmember Mercer stated he favored no tax increase, and was concerned
<br />about spending more money.
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<br /> 5. 8/23/76
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