HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-07 Resolution 2024-443_Aquatic Center Bond Referendum, Resolution of SupportTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-443
SUPPORTING THE BOND REFERENDUM TO CONSTRUCT AN AQUATIC CENTER
IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and quality
of life for all its residents, including providing recreational opportunities that contribute to the
social and physical development of individuals and families; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has completed and accepted an Aquatic Center Feasibility
Study which included the completion of a comprehensive survey of the citizens as well as
several public input sessions for the public with the results showing strong community support
for the construction of an aquatic center that would include features such as a leisure/kids pool,
splash pad, lazy river, lap pool, dive pool, water slides and other recreational and instructional
amenities; AND,
WHEREAS, the development of an aquatic center will promote the development of lifelong
skills such as swimming, diving and water safety, reduce barriers to recreation for all ages and
provide additional fitness and leisure opportunities for residents; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated the financial impacts of issuing bonds for the
project, including an anticipated tax increase and believes the benefits of this project outweigh
the costs, and the aquatic center will provide lasting value to the community for generations to
come.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that it
supports the November 5, 2024, ballot measure to issue its General Obligation Bonds or Capital
Loan Notes in an amount of not exceeding $35,000,000 for the purpose of acquisition,
improvement and equipping of a new aquatic center including parking lot and related site
improvements.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved on the 7t" day of October,
2024.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, Olity Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Rob Grove
X
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
Ben Sinclair
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN