To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Requesting Consolidation of Arcata School District Special Election with the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the Registrar of Voters to conduct the special election for Arcata School District;
2. Consolidate this election with the statewide Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024; and
3. Direct Arcata School District to reimburse the County of Humboldt for costs incurred.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Arcata School District
DISCUSSION:
On November 13, 2023, Arcata School District passed Resolution No. 2324-4 to place a General Obligation Bond Measure in the maximum amount of $12,500,000, subject to approval of 55% of the votes cast by the qualified electorate. Further, Resolution No. 2324-4 requests the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors consolidate this election with the statewide Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024, directs County Election Officials to conduct the necessary election, and states that Arcata School District agrees to reimburse the County for all costs associated with the special election.
The question to be submitted to the voters shall read:
"To improve the quality of educational facilities; replace deteriorating plumbing/sewer systems; modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and make health, safety and security improvements; shall Arcata School District's measure be adopted to issue $12,500,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, generating on average $751,000 annually for issued bonds through maturity from levies of approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens' oversight, no money for salaries and all money for local schools?"
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Election consolidation will ultimately not impact the General Fund. All funds advanced by the ...
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