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Campbell endorses BART tax measure
Council members on Oct. 3, approved a resolution endorsing Measure A last week, passing the endorsement of the transit tax by 4-1 vote with Councilman Bob Dougherty opposed.
The measure, which was added to the general election ballot by the Valley Transportation Authority, proposes adding a half-cent sales tax, beginning in 2006. The tax will extend the current half-cent sales tax, that expires in 2006.
"I think it should go forward," Councilwoman Jane Kennedy said. "Because if it doesn't, we're not going to have any money for transportation in this area."
Heritage Theater gets $50,000 grant
The Friends of the Heritage Theatre has won a $50,000 grant it applied for from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
The Friends group is a nonprofit organization that is working to raise money for the renovation of the historic Campbell Theatre, that has been closed since 1983 and is expected to be reopened in 2003.
The estimated cost of the renovation is $4.5 million. Through private donations, the group has received over $300,000 so far, plus a donation of $500,000 from the city. Campbell has also agreed to match the first million raised by the group.
"I think that we still have a long way to go, and we still need a lot of help," said Councilwoman Jeanette Watson, who is very involved with the fundraising effort. "We need contributions not only from citizens but also from businesses."
For more information about the Friends of the Heritage Theatre, call 408.866.2797.
Campbell to share VTA extension cost
The city council authorized Public Works Director Bob Kass to negotiate an agreement with VTA to have Campbell share in the cost of bringing the light rail extension to Winchester Avenue.
VTA has already secured $20 million for the project. However, VTA has indicated that escalating land costs may be a problem. If the cost exceeds $20 million, the city council said Campbell will contribute to the project.
"Our cost sharing is predicated on identifying that there is a need for additional funds," Kass said.
Campbell's funds would be designated for two specific funding areas. First, if VTA needs to acquire any land owned by Campbell, the city will reimburse them for the purchase. Second, the city will pay for enhancements made to the Winchester station.
Kass estimates the maximum cost to the city would be $800,000.
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