HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 007-2010RESOLUTION NO. 7-2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
SUPPORTING PUTNAM CHEVROLET CADILLAC HUMMER'S FINANCIAL AND
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
WHEREAS, the Putnam family has owned dealerships in the City of Burlingame since 1965 and
has a long and notable history of civic involvement in the community; and,
WHEREAS, Putnam Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer has been a mainstay of the City of
Burlingame, CA local economy, generating millions of dollars in local taxes which have helped fund
police, fire, public works, library and other necessary and essential city services; and
WHEREAS, Putnam Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer has been consistently on the City's list of top
five sales tax generators given their high volume sales and impeccable business reputation within the San
Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, Putman Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer generates significant additional local
economic activity from the dealership's customers and employees who patronize local restaurants and
shops; and
WHEREAS, Putnam Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer supports the Burlingame community
through its generous gifts to the community, schools, and local charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, Putnam Chevrolet Cadillac Hummer contributes so significantly to the City of
Burlingame that its loss would have a serious negative impact on both the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council of the City of Burlingame acknowledges and sincerely thanks Putnam Chevrolet
Cadillac Hummer for its significant contributions to the City of Burlingame.
Cathy Baylock, Mayor
I, Mary Ellen Kearney, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1"day of February, 2010,
and adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: BAYLOCK, BROWNRIGG, DEAL, KEIGHRAN, NAGEL
NOES: Councilmember: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmember: NONE
Marylien Kearney, City Clea.