HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-05 - Call for Election RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 0,S
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAY 17, 20119
TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS A FUNDING INITIATIVE FOR
CONTRACTING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
TO REPLACE FIRE STATION NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $390009000.
RECITALS:
A. The Public Safety Bond Committee, appointed by the City Council in January of 2010
evaluated the need to replace Fire Station No. 2. In May 2010 the Committee
unanimously recommended the City Council seek voter approval for general obligation
bonds not to exceed $3 million for the purpose of rebuilding Fire Station No. 2 and to
place a measure on the ballot in May 2011.
B. The City Council of the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon (the "City") accepted
the Committee's recommendation.
C. Capital costs for replacing the fire station are estimated to b&$3,000,000; now,therefore,
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.A special election is called for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the
City the question of contracting general obligation bonded indebtedness in the name of the City
to be used to replace Fire Station No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000. The bonds
would mature over a period of not more than 20 years.
Section 2. The special election called shall be held in the City on May 17, 2011, in accordance
with Oregon law.
Section 3. The City Recorder shall cause to be delivered to the Elections Officer of Jackson
County, Oregon the Notice of Bond Election, not later than 61 days prior to the election. The
Election Officer is required to give the electorate of the City notice that the election shall be
conducted by mail pursuant to Oregon law.
Section 4. The City Recorder shall give notice of the election as provided in the laws of the State
of Oregon and the charter and ordinances of the City of Ashland.
Section 5. The City Attorney is authorized to alter the text of the ballot to comply with any
rules,procedures or practices of the Elections Officer of Jackson County to implement the
requirements of Oregon law.
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Section 6. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this f day of
2011, and takes effect upon signing by the Mayor.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this Z day of .e,�r ' 2011.
Am Stromberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
Megan TT on, Interim City Attorney
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