Resolution No. 2 for 1999 - Calling an Election to Submit to the Electors of the City the Question of Renewing the Existing Three-Year Police/Fire Operating Levy

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SWEET HOME, LINN COUNTY, OREGON CALLING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION OF RENEWING THE EXISTING THREE-YEAR POLICE/FIRE OPERATING LEVY.

WHEREAS, on June 30, 2000, the existing police/fire operating levy in the amount of $1,493,750 will expire; and

WHEREAS, it is critical to the safety and security of the citizens of Sweet Home that funding be continued at the conclusion of this levy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SWEET HOME, LINN COUNTY, OREGON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That an election is hereby called for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the City the question of renewing the existing three-year police/fire operating levy and extending the term for a three-year period commencing July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2003. The Council directs staff to prepare a Notice of Measure Election consistent with the provisions of this resolution which provides that during this three-year levy, each annual levy authorization may increase by no more than 3%, starting from the currently approved $1,493,750. The total amount to be raised by the measure, over three years, will be $4,755,539.

2. That the election hereby called shall be held on the 18th of May, 1999.

3. That the City directs that there shall be delivered to the election officer of Linn County, Oregon not later than the 61st day before the date of the election the Notice of Measure Election prepared by staff and approved by the Mayor and the City Manager.

4. That the County Clerk shall cause the Notice of Measure Election, sample ballot, polling places and hours the polls are open to be posted and published in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.

5. Pursuant to ORS 310.145, the three-year police/fire operating levy described in this resolution shall be classified as being subject to the limits of section 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution and that the revenues will be used for government purposes other than education, specifically police/fire/emergency dispatch purposes.

PASSED by the Council and approved by the Mayor this 16th day of March, 1999.