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THE CITY OF <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br />j~L£~S~4NTONo <br />September 16, 2008 <br />Parks and Community Services <br />TITLE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK <br />DISTRICT'S MEASURE WW, AN EXTENSION OF THE MEASURE AA <br />BOND FOR REGIONAL OPEN SPACE, WILDLIFE, SHORELINE, AND <br />PARKS <br />SUMMARY <br />East Bay Regional Park District (EBPRD) has placed Measure WW on the November 4, <br />2008 ballot. It is an extension of the existing 1988 Measure AA bond, and would <br />provide funds for regional open space, wildlife habitat, shoreline, park development, and <br />each local community in Alameda and Contro Costa counties. <br />On September 2, 2008, EBRPD Board President Ayn Wieskamp appeared before the <br />City Council to discuss the merits of Measure WW, and seek the City Council's formal <br />endorsement for the bond measure. During the "Matters Initiated by Council" portion of <br />the agenda, staff was directed to place this item on tonight's agenda for consideration. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />That the City Council approve the attached Resolution in support of EBRPD's Measure <br />W W. <br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action; however, should Measure WW be <br />approved by voters, the City is projected to receive $3,171,377 for local park needs. <br />