To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Requesting Consolidation of the Bridgeville Elementary School District Bond Election with the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the Registrar of Voters to conduct, and give notice of, a general obligation bond election for the Bridgeville Elementary School District;
2. Consolidate this election with the Presidential Primary Election to be held on March 3, 2020;
3. Direct Bridgeville Elementary School District to reimburse the County of Humboldt for costs incurred pursuant to Resolution No. 111219-1; and
4. Request the Clerk of the Board forward the signed Board Order and copy of the Bridgeville Elementary School District Resolution No. 111219-1 to the Humboldt County Office of Elections.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
On November 12, 2019, the Bridgeville School District passed Resolution No.111219-1 which orders a general obligation bond election to authorize the issuance of school bonds in the amount of $1,200,000 subject to the approval of 55 percent of the votes cast by the qualified electorate. Further, Resolution No. 111219-1 requests that the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the Presidential Primary Election to be held on March 3, 2020, directs county election officials to conduct the necessary election and states that the Bridgeville School District agrees to reimburse the county for all costs associated with the bond election.
The question to be submitted to the voters shall read:
“To improve the quality of Bridgeville School; repair or replace deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and upgrade inadequate electrical systems; shall Bridgeville Elementary School District's measure be adopted authorizing $1,200,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, generating approximately $85,000 annually while bonds are outstanding with levies of approximately 3 cents per $100 assessed value, with annual audits, citizens' oversight, no money for salaries and all money for local projects?”
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item will not have a long term affect the General Fund. Initial costs of the election will be deducted from Fund 1100, Budget Unit 140 and fully reimbursed by Bridgeville Elementary School District. The cost and reimbursement has been accounted for in the adopted 2019-2020 budget cycle.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service and building interjurisdictional and regional cooperation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Bridgeville Elementary School District
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board could decline to approve the consolidation. This is not recommended as this request is compliant with Election Code, Section 10403, which prescribes the manner in which a school district must consolidate a special election with a statewide election.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 111219-1
Attachment 2: Full Text of Bond Measure
Attachment 3: Abbreviated Form of Bond Measure
Attachment 4: Tax Rate Statement
Attachment 5: Election Code, Section 10403
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No: N/A