Support school district's request for state waiver on bond capacity limits
In Plain English
West Contra Costa school district wants to borrow more money than state law normally allows. The district needs state permission to exceed these borrowing limits. If approved, the city formally backs the district's waiver request to help fund school projects.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Adopt Resolution No. 134-12
6 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved a resolution backing the West Contra Costa school district's request to borrow more money than state law typically allows. The district needs state permission to exceed normal borrowing limits to fund school projects, and the city's formal support could help strengthen their waiver application. This is largely a symbolic gesture that doesn't involve city money but shows local government solidarity with the school district's funding needs. All six council members present voted in favor, with Councilmember Beckles absent.
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