HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2391 - Encouraging the Citizens of Marysville to vote on Marysville School District Proposition No. 1 on the April 26, 2016 Special Election BallotCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
Resolution N 0. 1-3 er I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE ENCOURAGING THE
CITIZENS OF MARYSVILLE TO VOTE ON MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROPOSITION NO. I ON THE APRIL 26, 2016 SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Marysville City Council's that the Marysville
School District has placed before the voters on April 26, 2016 Propositions No. 1 relating to general
obligation bonds for school district replacement of 3 existing schools , constructing a new middle
school , modernizing or replacing Marysville Pilchuck High and other capital improvements.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Marysville City Council wish to urge voters to vote on the special
election ballot on April 26, 2016 regarding Marysville School District Proposition No. 1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
The Mayor and City Council of the 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 and to vote in the April 26, 2016 special election. The Ballot Measures
read as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT No.
25
NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENTS HEALTH AND
SAFETY UPGRADES GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS $230,000,000
The Board of Directors of Marysville School District No. 25 adopted Resolution No.
2016-7 concerning this proposition to finance neighborhood school improvements.
The proposition would authorize the District to enhance the learning environment
for all students by replacing Cascade and Liberty Elementary Schools and
Marysville Middle School; relocating Totem Middle School; constructing a new
middle school; and replacing or modernizing Marysville Pilchuck High and other
capital improvements; to issue $230,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing
within a maximum term of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to
repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution #2016-7. Should this proposition be:
Approved ............................................................................... O .. .
Rejected ................................................................................. D .. .
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 28 day of March , 2016.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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April O'Brien, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form: