HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 169-02RESOLUTION NO. J. 6 9 - 0 2
A RESOLUTION COMMrDrlNG THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD TO THE CONCEPT OF
DEVELOPING A KERN VETERANS'
MEMORIALPARK.
WHEREAS, Kern County's young men and women have been doing
contributions to our Military forces since the days of the Civil War; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this sizeable element of our population, many of
whom are approaching their last days, the City of Bakersfield believes that the sacrifices
made by our military people over the years deserves due recognition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield is committed to working with the Kern
Veterans' Memorial Park Committee to establish a Kern Veterans' Memorial Park in
Central Park, located in downtown Bakersfield; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the development of the Kern Veterans' Memorial
Park, it is understood the Veterans' Committee is dedicated to developing a Military
History Museum/Learning Center which would "bring to life" for all concerned, the
military history of the United States in a state-of-the-art fashion so that all future
generations may know and understand the consequences and impact of warfare. In
support of this facility, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, the Kern High
School District, Bakersfield College, and CSU Bakersfield will be fully included in the
development, funding, and operation of such a facility. It is anticipated that this facility
will be located on land in the direct vicinity of Central Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above recitals are true and correct;
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2. The City of Bakersfield is committed to the concept of developing the Kern
Veterans' Memorial Park Committee with the following understanding:
a) The Kern Veterans' Memorial Park would be located on a current
city park, known as Central Park, and the park and all facilities developed thereon shall
remain as a City-owned park for public use. It is anticipated the development would
include a Memorial Plaza, individual War Monuments, an amphitheater seating
approximately 1,000 people, barbeque facilities accommodating approximately 600
people, and other recreational facilities as deemed appropriate by the City;
b) The Kern Veterans' Memorial Park Committee will pursue funding
and in-kind support to develop facilities beyond the financial capacity of the City of
Bakersfield, including local donations, local and state government funding, federal and
military-related funding, corporate and private foundations, etc.
c) The City of Bakersfield will assist the Kern Veterans' Memorial Park
Committee to pursue all appropriate park and other related grants, tax opportunities,
etc., to assist in the development of the Kern Veterans' Memorial Park;
d) The Kern Veterans' memorial Park Committee shall, within three (3)
years of the date of this Resolution, submit for approval by the City Council, a
comprehensive plan depicting the development of the Kern Veterans' Memorial Park,
including locations of facilities, types of facilities, estimated costs of the facilities, the
means, sources and amounts of financing the development, and a schedule for
development of all the facilities.
3. In cooperation with the Kern Veterans' Memorial Park Committee, the City
of Bakersfield intends to appropriately recognize all veterans throughout the history of
the United States, and specifically Kern County, so their families and descendants may
always be able to understand and appreciate the sacrifices they made.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council ~)f the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
OCT 2 ZOO , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
CITY CLERK and Ex Offici~;lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
OCT ~ 2OO2
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney
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