Res 1763 - Police Bond
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2522
RESOLUTION NO. 1763
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS
THE QUESTION OF CONTRACTING A GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,066,000 TO CONSTRUCT, EQUIP, AND
FURNISH A CITY POLICE FACILITY; CONSTRUCT RELATED PARKING
FACILITIES; REPAY AN INTERFUND LOAN USED TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
FOR THIS FACILITY; CONSTRUCT RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; PAY ALL
COSTS INCIDENTAL THERETO; AND PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADES
TO AN EXISTING FIRING RANGE.
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is financially feasible and in its best interest to
construct, equip, and furnish a City Police Facility; construct related parking facilities; repay an
interfund loan related to property purchased for this facility; construct related improvements;
pay all costs incidental thereto; and provide environmental upgrades to an existing firing range
(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is estimated to be $7,065,596 and this
measure would authorize the City to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,066,000;
NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A special election is hereby called for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified voters of the City the question of contracting a general obligation bond indebtedness
in the name of the City in a sum not to exceed $7,066,000. Bond proceeds will be used to
construct, equip and furnish a City Police Facility; construct related parking facilities; repay an
interfund loan related to property purchased for this facility; construct related improvements;
pay all costs incidental thereto; and provide environmental upgrades to an existing firing range.
The bonds shall mature over a period of not more than 21 years,
Section 2. The special election hereby called shall be held in the City on November 2,
2004. The election shall be conducted pursuant to ORS 254.465 et seq..
Section 3. The City Recorder shall cause to be delivered to the Elections Officer of
Marion County, Oregon the attached Notice of Bond Election (Attachment A), the terms of
which are incorporated herein, not later than 61 days prior to the election.
Section 4. The Elections Officer is requested to give the electorate of the City notice
that the election shall be conducted by mail pursuant to Oregon law.
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Section 5. The City Recorder shall give notice of the election by posting the attached
Notice of Election at a conspicuous place in City Hall and two other public places in the City
not less than ten (10) days prior to the election.
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
Passed by the Council
Julv 26,2004
Submitted to the Mayor
Julv 28, 2004
Approved by the Mayor
Julv 28.2004
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
Julv 28.2004
ATTEST:
Mary Te nt, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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Attachment "A"
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION
City of Woodburn
Marion County, Oregon
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 2, 2004, an election will be held in
City of Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon. The following question will be submitted to the
qualified voters thereof:
CITY OF WOODBURN
CAPTION:
POLICE FACILITY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION
QUESTION:
Shall the City be authorized to contract a general obligation bonded indebtedness in an
amount not to exceed $7,066,0007 If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes
on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections II and 11 b,
Article Xl of the Oregon Constitution.
SUMMARY:
This measure authorizes the City to issue general obligation bonds to construct, equip
and furnish a City Police Facility; repay an interfund loan related to property purchased for this
facility; construct related parking facilities; construct related improvements; pay all costs
incidental thereto; and provide environmental upgrades to an existing firing range. Police
facilities and operations are now located at three different locations. This project would
centralize police facilities and operations into one facility. The project provides space
anticipated to meet police service needs for a minimum of 20 years. If approved, the new
police facility would be located on Mt. Hood Avenue (Highway 214) adjacent to Legion Park,
This location and facility will improve emergency response by reducing rail and traffic
conflicts; increase forensic science capabilities and emergency operations capacity; improve
coordination of all police divisions, and allow for more efficient use of police resources.
Project costs are estimated at $7,065,596, The bonds would mature over a period of not to
exceed 21 years,
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