HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-035 supporting pima county special may 18, 2004 bond electionMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-35
SUPPORTING THE PIMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' CALL FOR A SPECIAL
MAY 18, 2004 BOND ELECTION ON SIX QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SEWER
REVENUE BONDS FOR SEWER SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2004-18 on
February 3, 2004, calling a special May 18, 2004 bond election on six questions related to the
issuance of general obligation bonds for public improvements and sewer revenue bonds for
sewer system enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana participated in an extensive public input process through
the County Bond Advisory Committee identifying and prioritizing projects county wide which
are recommended to be funded through these bonds if passed; and
WHEREAS, eleven projects proposed for funding totaling $28,350,000 will provide direct
community benefit to Marana citizens, consisting of $15,550,000 in general obligation bonds and
$12,800,000 in sewer revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the eleven projects proposed for funding include neighborhood reinvestment
for Honea Heights; relocation of the Ina Road Tire Facility; sewer expansion to serve the Marana
Northwest Regional Airport; capital improvements for the Cultural and Heritage Park,
Continental Ranch Santa Cruz River Lineal Park, Tortolita Trail system and De Anza National
Historic Trail Restoration; expansion of the Marana Wastewater Treatment Plant; the new
Library at Cortaro and Silverbell; and preservation funding for the Marana Mound and Los
Morteros sites; and
WHEREAS, these projects will significantly improve the quality of life for Marana and
Pima County residents and will provide the needed sewer capacity to support growth in northern
Marana and employment opportunities at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, other projects such as the county-wide regional emergency radio system and
open space acquisition will indirectly benefit Marana citizens through the enhancement of public
health and safety.
Now, 3~IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Marana
recognize that the projects proposed for funding with the bonds proposed in the upcoming
May 18, 2004 bond election will provide significant direct and indirect benefits for the citizens
of Marana and Pima County; and
THEREFORE, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Marana
supports the Pima County Board of Supervisors' call for a special May 18, 2004 bond election
on six questions related to the issuance of general obligation bonds for public improvements and
sewer revenue bonds for sewer system enhancement.
Mayor l~bl~y S~tton, Jr.
ATTEST:
ynn,Town Clerk
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