HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-23-Resolutions 98-11_Public Safety Facility - Call Election for GO BondsRESOLUTION NO.98-11
Resolution calling an election on the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds
WHEREAS,it is deemed advisable that bonds be issued for the purpose of constructing and
equipping a public safety building (hereinafter referred to as the "Project")in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code ofIowa;and
WHEREAS,the City intends to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to
provide funds to pay for that portion of the cost of the Project in an amount not exceeding
$3,200,000;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 384.26 of the Code ofIowa,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,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,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 5th day of May,1998,at which there will be submitted to the voters of the
City the following proposition to wit:
Shall the City of Waukee,in Dallas County,Iowa,issue its bonds in an amount not
exceeding the amount of $3,200,000 for the purpose of paying the cost,to that extent,of
acquiring real estate and constructing and equipping a public safety building?
Section 2.
8:00 o'clock p.m.
The polls for the said election shall be kept open from 7:00 o'clock a.ill.until
Section 3.The County Commissioner of Elections is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation and notice ofthe election on the aforementioned proposition and of the time and
place thereof and to take all other actions necessary pursuant to state law to conduct the election.
Section 4.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 at
least thirty-two (32)days before the date of the election to the Dallas 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 5.All resolution or parts of resolution in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed,to the extent of such conflict.
Attest:
Passed and approved March 23,1998.
Kurt A.Rueckel,City Clerk
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Mayor Donald L.Bai~
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