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RESOLUTION NO. 13-538
Resolution calling an election on the proposition of issuing Bonds for the purpose
of paying one-half of the cost of constructing a multi-use convention facility
located at the Iowa State University Center, to be jointly owned by the City and
Iowa State University, and of renovating the Iowa State University Scheman
Building.
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable that the City of Ames, Iowa (the "City"), issue its
bonds in an amount not exceeding $19,000,000 for the purpose of paying one-half of the cost of
constructing a multi-use convention facility located at the Iowa State University Center, to be
jointly owned by the City and Iowa State University, and of renovating the Iowa State University
Scheman Building (hereinafter referred to as the"Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, before the City may issue
bonds for such purpose, the City must hold a special election upon such proposition and receive
a favorable vote from at least 60% of the total votes cast at such special election;
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 March 4, 2014, at which there will be submitted to the voters of the City the
following proposition:
Shall the City of Ames, in Story County, Iowa, issue its bonds in an amount not
exceeding $19,000,000 for the purpose of paying one-half of the cost of
constructing a multi-use convention facility located at the Iowa State University
Center, to be jointly owned by the City and Iowa State University, and of
renovating the Iowa State University Scheman Building?
Section 2. The County Commissioner of Elections is hereby authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation and notice of the election on the proposition and of 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 this Council, and
the City Clerk is hereby directed to give written notice thereof by submitting a copy of this
resolution 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.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, to the extent of such conflict.
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Ames 419370-53/Election Proc
Passed and approved November 26, 2013.
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Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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