AGENDA DATE: 6/1/2016
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP) General Obligation Bond Referendum Discussion.
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Presentation and discussion regarding adoption of an amended CIP and strategies for question development for a potential bond referendum
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Catlin, Kamptner, Henry
PRESENTER (S): Trevor Henry
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: On March 8, 2016, during the FY17 Budget review work session, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to schedule a follow up discussion on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the possibility of adding projects that could be included on a November 8, 2016 bond referendum coincident with the presidential election. Local Government and School staff presented information to the Board regarding the referendum process and potential additional projects at the May 4 and May 11 Board of Supervisors meetings. The Board directed staff to immediately schedule a meeting with the Planning Commission and the CIP Oversight Committee to review the School Board's request to add projects and to provide feedback to the Board prior to its June 1 meeting. On June 1 the Board will consider amending the FY 2017-2021 CIP to include those additional projects requested by the School Board. The Board of Supervisors will also need to decide if, and to what extent, it would like to proceed with a November 2016 referendum.
STRATEGIC PLAN: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds; and, to prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: Based on legal and procedural considerations and the Board of Supervisors' direction, the following timeline ...
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