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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-~ 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNTY,
OREGON, TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION A FUNDING INITIATIVE TO LEVY UP TO $.21 PER
$1000 ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
ENHANCED LIBRARY SERVICES AT THE ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009.
RECITALS:
A. The City Council of the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon (the "City") has
determined that there is a need to provide enhanced library services at the Ashland Public
Library for a period of four years beginning July 1,2009 ending June 30, 2013.
B. Costs are estimated to be $335,000 per year increasing three percent each year for
enhanced library services, subject to the IGA with Jackson County, including: 16 hours
of additional operating hours per week, with professional staff, three additional full time
employees or equivalent and enhanced outreach services for teens, seniors and children.
C. The enhanced library services are in additional to the base services provided by
Jackson County at the Ashland Public Library.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Submit.~pthe qualified voters of the City the question of levying up to $)( lit...,
per $1000 assessed property value for the purpose of providing enhanced library services
at the Ashland Public Library for a period of four years beginning July 1, 2009.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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.
This resolution is effective upon signing by the Mayor.
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