HomeMy WebLinkAbout09974RESOLUTION NO. 9974
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT OF
BALLOT QUESTION 2A (PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES/HALF-CENT SALES TAX EXTENSION)
AND ENCOURAGING VOTERS WITHIN THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO VOTE YES ON BALLOT
QUESTION 2A
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is desperately in need of a new police building, municipal
court, fire station in the Bessemer area, fire station in the southwest quadrant of Pueblo, and
satellite police facilities located throughout the community, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to finance these public safety facilities without
increasing the tax rate to the citizens of Pueblo, and
WHEREAS, as of December 31, 2003, there will be approximately $22 million of surplus
funds available in the half-cent Sales tax for economic development fund, and
WHEREAS, the approval of ballot question 2A will add an additional $48 million over the
next eight years to the half-cent sales tax for economic development fund, and
WHEREAS, the approval of ballot question 2A will authorize the redirection of $17 million
from the half-cent sales tax fund for economic development to be used to construct the much
needed public safety facilities, and
WHEREAS, the approval of ballot question 2A Will enhance the opportunities to continue to
pursue .economic development ventures by providing $53 million of revenue for economic
development over the next eight years, and
WHEREAS, the approval of ballot question ZA will eliminate the need to finance the
construction of these public safety facilities, thus saving the taxpayers of the City approximately
$10 million in interest and finance charges,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City Council does hereby express their strong support and endorsement of ballot
question 2A.
SECTION 2.
The City Council encourages all registered voters to vote on November 4, 2003, and to vote
YES on ballot question 2A.
INTRODUCED October 14, 2003
BY Patrick Avalos/Councilperson
APPROVED: Bill Sova/President of City Council
ATTEST: Gina Dutcher/City Clerk