HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2014-062 - Parks Make Life Better RESOLUTION NO. 2014-062 •
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING JULY 2014 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!&MONTH
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is established through statewide public opinion research, 98% of California
households visit a local park at least once a year; two in three households visit a park once a month; 50% of
households participate in an organized recreation program; and most park use is with family and friends;
and
WHEREAS, residents value recreation as it provides positive alternatives for children and youth to
reduce crime and mischief especially during non-school hours; it promotes the arts, it increases social
connections; aids in therapy; and promotes lifelong learning; and
WHEREAS, residents value their parks for access to outdoor spaces for children and adults to play
and be active; exercise and group sports; and
WHEREAS,parks provide access to the serenity and the inspiration of nature and outdoor spaces as
well as preserve and protect the historic, natural and cultural resources in our community; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Redding including children, youth, families, adults, seniors,
businesses, community organizations, and visitors benefit from the wide range of parks, trails, open space,
sports fields, tennis courts, facilities and programs including sports programming provided by Redding
Recreation, playgrounds maintained by Parks Maintenance and a world class trail system installed by the
Community Services Department in partnership with various agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redding urges all its residents to recognize that parks and recreation
enriches the lives of its residents and visitors as well as adding value to the community's homes and
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS,July is celebrated across the nation as Parks and Recreation Month.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding proclaims
July 2014 as "Parks Make Life BetterW Month" and in doing so, urges all its citizens to use and enjoy its
parks, trails open space, facilities, and recreation opportunities.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17th day of June, 2014, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, & Bosetti
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RICK BOSETTI, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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PA ELA MI , Ci Jerk RICHARD A. DUVERNAY, rty Attorney