To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Requesting Consolidation of South Bay Union School District Bond Election with the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the Registrar of Voters to conduct, and give notice of, a general obligation bond election for South Bay Union School District;
2. Consolidate this election with the Presidential General Election to be held on November 3, 2020;
3. Direct South Bay Union School District to reimburse the County of Humboldt for costs incurred pursuant to Resolution No. 20-0604; and
4. Request the Clerk of the Board forward the signed Board Order and copy of South Bay Union School District Resolution No. 20-0604 to the Humboldt County Office of Elections.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
South Bay Union School District
DISCUSSION:
On June 25, 2020, the South Bay Union School District passed Resolution No. 20-0604 which orders a general obligation bond election to authorize the issuance of school bonds in the amount of $5 million, subject to approval of 55% of the votes cast by the qualified electorate. Further, Resolution No. 20-0604 requests the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the Presidential General Election to be held on November 3, 2020, directs county election officials to conduct the necessary election, and states that South Bay Union School District agrees to reimburse the county for all costs associated with the general bond election.
The question to be submitted to the voters shall read:
"To improve South Bay and Pine Hill Schools; repair/replace leaky roofs; modernize/construct classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and make health and safety improvements; shall South Bay Union School District's measure be adopted authorizing $5,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, raising on average $312,000 annually as long ...
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