HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2153 - Supporting Proposition No. 1 of the Marysville School District relating to General Obligation Bonds on the Ballot September 20,2005CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.2./53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF THE MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ON THE BALLOT
SEPTEMBER 20,2005.
WHEREAS,it has come to the City Council's attention that the Marysville School District has
placed before the voters on September 20, 2005 Proposition No. I relating to general obligation bonds
for school district improvements and equipment;and
WHEREAS,the Marysville School District has determined there is an urgent need for various
construction projects and related equipment to provide for the continuation of quality public education
for the City's youth; and
WHEREAS,the economic vitality of the City of Marysville and the greater Marysville area is
dependent upon or affected by the stability of the Marysville School District;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and Marysville City Council wish to urge voters to vote in favor of
Marysville School District Proposition No. I at the upcoming bond election;and
WHEREAS,following the opportunity for public input and equal opportunity for members of the
City Council and the public to express opposing views as required by RCW 42.17.130(1);
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
The Mayor and City Council ofthe City of Marysville do hereby urge all registered voters within
the Marysville School District boundaries to carefully consider Proposition No.I of the Marysville
School District to participate in the September 20, 2005 election,and to vote in favor of such Ballot
Measure which reads as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. I
MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS -$171,600,000
The Board of Directors of Marysville School District No. 25 adopted
Resolution No.2005-19 concerning this proposition for bonds.The
proposition authorizes the District to construct and equip a new high school
and new and replacement elementary schools;renovate athletic facilities;
make health and safety upgrades;acquire land;modernize the existing high
school;acquire new and renovate existing technology facilities;and make
other capital improvements,issue $171,600,000 of general obligation bonds
maturing within a maximum of 20 years,and levy excess property taxes
annually to repay the bonds,as provided in Resolution #2005-19.Should
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this proposition be:
APPROVED?0
REJECTED?0
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PASSED bythe City Council and APPROVED bytheMayorthis ~day of September,
2005.
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DENNIS KENDALL,Mayor
ATTEST:
Approved asto form:
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GRANT K.WEED,CityAttorney
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