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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.