HomeMy WebLinkAbout2247_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST BRANCH
WHEREAS, the California Water Resources Bond Act., Senate Bill
#1106, provides for financing the construction of the East Branch and
the West Branch of the California Aqueduct System; and
WHEREAS, the people of Califoniia did approve the aforesaid
Bond Act in an election held November 8., 1960, with the understanding
that the East and West Branches would be constructed simultaneously;
and
WHEREAS., there are contracting agencies who are not in the
service area of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
but who are depending for their supplemental water supplies solely on
the construction of the East Branch; and
WHEREAS, the local underground basins are in a state of
tremendous overdraft and in dire need of supplemental waters for
replenishment; and
WHEREAS, the construction of said East Branch will provide
higher quality northern water and additional surface storage in Cedar
Springs Reservoir and Perris Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the future economic growth in the area is dependent
on construction of said East Branch,
NOW, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the policy of the C�t
Council of the City of Redlands is hereby declared to favor construction
of the East Branch of the California Aqueduct System at the earliest
possible date and either before or concurrently with the construction
of the West Branch.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 5th day of December _, 1962.
Mayor of the City of Redlands, Calif.
ATTEST:
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City�Xlerlk
APPROVED FOR FORM
EDWARD F. TAYLOR
City Attorney