Title
Public Hearing on General Obligation Bond Referendum
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing on the bond orders which would be authorized at the General Obligation Bond Referendum to be set for November 3, 2020.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kelly Flannery, Finance
Explanation
§ On June 8, 2020, Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Operating Budget and FY 2021 - FY 2025 Capital Investment Plan, which included a $197,232,000 bond referendum in 2020.
§ At the same meeting, Council approved resolutions authorizing staff to proceed with the actions necessary to conduct a General Obligation Bond Referendum.
§ On June 22, 2020, City Council introduced the bond orders and set a public hearing on each of the bond orders for July 13, 2020.
§ The current action is the third of five City Council actions. This action will specifically:
- Hold a public hearing on each bond order.
§ On July 27, 2020, City Council will be asked to:
- Adopt bond orders for $102,732,000 of Street Bonds, $44,500,000 of Neighborhood Improvement Bonds, and $50,000,000 of Housing Bonds, and
- Approve a resolution setting the bond referendum for November 3, 2020, and directing staff to publish notice of the referendum.
§ The Local Government Commission is scheduled to consider the referendum for approval at its October meeting.
§ After November 3, City Council will be asked to adopt a resolution certifying and declaring the results of the special bond referendum. This action will occur after the Mecklenburg Board of Elections certifies the results of the vote.
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