2008/03/25 City Council Resolution 2008-42RESOLUTION NO. 2008-42
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
Opposing
CLOSURE OF STATE PARKS
WHEREAS, as a City governmental body, we can appreciate the difficulties in making budget cuts and still offering our citizens the level of
services to which they are accustomed; and
WHEREAS, we encourage our state government to take a long look at the costs associated with closing 48 state parks; and
WHEREAS, park closures will shut out a minimum of 6.5 million Californians from enjoying their state parks; and
WHEREAS, in many areas, the state park is critical to the local economy and it is estimated that for every $1 spent supporting the state parks,
$2.35 is returned to the state's General Fund in the form of economic activity from park visitors through purchases in local economies
as well as in the parks; and
WHEREAS, parks offer recreation, a living classroom of educational experiences, picnic facilities, hiking trails, culture, history, camping facilities,
preservation of forestland for future generations to experience, a quiet place away from the city noise, and appreciation for wildlife;
and
WHEREAS, in a climate wherein our culture is saturated with television, internet, video games, and obesity, parks offer an opportunity to
reacquaint us with the outdoors, nature, and clean air; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation receives funding that amounts to 1 /10th of 1% from the state budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it treasures our state parks and encourages our
state government to look deeply into the costs to our society of closing 48 parks and search other areas where cuts might be made.