HomeMy WebLinkAboutA018 - Resolution No. 07-243 adopted May 22, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 07-243
RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE
PROPOSITION OF ISSUING GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR AN OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
WHEREAS,the City of Ames(the"City")intends to contract indebtedness and issue general
obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding $8,488,000 for the purpose of constructing and
equipping an outdoor aquatic center and developing a wetland protection area(hereinafter referred
to as the "Project") in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa,before the City may institute
proceedings for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Project,the City must hold a special
election upon the proposition of issuing such bonds and receive a favorable vote from at least sixty
percent of the total votes cast at such special election;
NOW, THEREFOR,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,as
follows:
Section 1. A special municipal election is hereby called and ordered to be held in and for
the City on Tuesday,the 24`h day of July,2007,at which there will be submitted to the voters of the
City the following proposition, to wit:
"Shall the City of Ames,in Story County,Iowa,issue its bonds in an
amount not exceeding the amount of$8,488,000 for the purpose of
paying the cost, to that extent, of the acquisition, designing,
constructing, and equipping an outdoor aquatic center and of
developing a wetland protection and riparian buffer area, necessary
and useful for the health and welfare of its citizens, on and adjacent
to the area located north of 13`h Street and east of Squaw Creek?"
Section 2. The County Commissioner of Elections is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation and notice of the election on the aforementioned proposition and the time and
place thereof and to take all other actions necessary pursuant to state law to conduct the election.
Section 3. All of the foregoing matters are adopted and resolved by the Council, and the
City Clerk is hereby directed to give written notice thereof by submitting a copy of this resolution
at least thirty-two (32) days before the date of the election to the Story County Commissioner of
Elections, who has the duty to conduct this election, for approval, ratification and confirmation to
the extent required by Iowa law, and such County Commissioner of Elections shall signify such
approval, ratification and confirmation and shall order the election to be conducted in the manner
set forth herein by signing the order attached to this resolution.
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Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved May 22, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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ORDER REGARDING CONDUCT OF ELECTION
I, the undersigned, County Auditor of Story County, Iowa, do hereby approve, ratify and
confirm all action taken by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, incorporated in the
attached and foregoing resolution, adopted on May 22, 2007,by such Council, and as
Commissioner of this election, do hereby order that the special election referred to in such
resolution shall be administered and conducted in the manner provided in such resolution and as
required by state law.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the County hereto affixed this day of
2007.
County Auditor
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City Clerk's Office
515 Clark Avenue�,„P,,. 0.TBox 811
Caring People Ames,IA 50010
Quality Programs Phone: 515-239-5105
F.rcepnanal Service
Fax: 515-239-5142
May 31, 2007
Ms. Mary Mosiman
Story County Auditor
900 Sixth Street
Nevada, Iowa 50201
RE: Special Election for Aquatic Center
Dear Mary:
Enclosed please find a certified copy of Resolution No. 07-243 calling a Special Election on an
Aquatic Center. The date set for the Election is July 24, 2007. The language for the public
measure is contained in the Resolution.
Please return the Order Regarding Conduct of Elections once you have signed same. Thank you!
Sincerely,
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Diane Voss
City Clerk
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City Clerk's Office
515 Clark Avenue,P.O.Box 811
Caring People Ames,IA 50010
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QualityFwepd nalSemi Phone: 515-239-5105
Eueptional Service
Fax: 515-239-5142
May 31, 2007
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF STORY
CITY OF AMES
I,Diane R.Voss,being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Ames,Iowa,do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing Resolution No. 07-243 is a true and accurate copy of the said Resolution,and
that the said Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, at a
duly called meeting thereof on the 22nd day of May, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk
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