HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-29 Calling a Special Election (Library Measure)
RESOLUTION NO. 'lCO"\ - ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS A FUNDING
INITIATIVE TO LEVY UP TO $.58 PER $1000 ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR A PERIOD
OF TWO YEARS.
RECITALS:
A. The City Council of the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon (the "City") has
determined that there is a need to finance the cost of operating the Ashland Public
Library for a period of two years.
B. Costs are estimated to be $1,005,000 per year for basic library services including
operating hours of 40 hours per week with professional staff, existing public terminals
for internet access, previous newspaper and magazine subscriptions, access to
materials currently in the Ashland library, 400 new books per year plus additional
services if funds permit.
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 levying up to $.58 per $1000 assessed property value
for the purpose of operating the Ashland Public Library for a period of two years.
SECTION 2. The special election called shall be held in the City on September 18,
2007, in accordance with Oregon law.
SECTION 3. The City Recorder shall cause to be delivered to the Elections Officer of
Jackson County, Oregon, the attached Ballot Measure Notice, not later than 61 days
prior to the election. The Election Officer is requested to give the electorate of the City
notice that the election shall be conducted by mail pursuant to Oregon law; and
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.
arbara Christensen, City Recorder L
SIGNED and APPROVED this 21 day of rr~ ,2007.
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