HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-010 Bond referendum (Dania Beach) RESOLUTION NO. 2005-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
REFERENDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE ISSUANCE OF SIX
SERIES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNTS OF $1,000,000, $3,500,000, $2,000,000, $2,200,000, $2,000,000 AND
$2,600,000 OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE COST OF VARIOUS PROJECTS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AS
DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AND CALLING FOR SIX
(6) BOND REFERENDA OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY TO BE
HELD ON MARCH 8, 2005; PROVIDING FOR OFFICIAL BALLOTS; PROVIDING
FOR BOND REFERENDUM PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, Florida (the "City") has the opportunity to
acquire, construct, equip and improve various capital projects for the benefit of its citizens, such
projects being located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City (the "City Commission") determines by
this Resolution that the qualified electors of the City should make, through a bond referendum
process, the final decision determining whether to proceed with financing such projects through
general obligation bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission determines by this Resolution that it serves a
paramount public purpose that the projects be completed and that it is in the best interest of the
City to issue general obligation bonds to finance the costs of the projects; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to issue general obligation bonds in six series in an
amount not to exceed the amounts listed in this Resolution (collectively, the "Bonds" and each
one a "Series") pursuant to the terms of a general obligation bond resolution hereinafter to be
adopted by the City Commission, if the qualified electors of the City approve one or more of the
bond referenda authorized in this Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Authority for this Resolution. That this Resolution is adopted pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, including Chapter 100, Florida Statutes,
Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, the Charter of the City and other applicable[provisions of law
(collectively referred to as the "Act").
Section 2. Findings. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are deemed true and
correct and are made a part of this Resolution.
Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. That subject and pursuant to the provisions of
• this Resolution, Bonds of the City are authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amounts
not exceeding the amounts listed in Section 4 below to finance the costs of the projects listed in
Section 4 below, located within the City to be used for public purposes. The monies received
and interest earned from the issuance of each Series of the Bonds will be used for such purpose.
The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and shall be secured by the full faith, credit,
and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of the City. The Bonds shall mature in not more than
thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the
maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the sale of the Bonds. Both principal and interest
on the Bonds, and redemption premiums, if any, shall be payable at the office of the paying agent
to be named by the City at or prior to the sale of the Bonds.
The Bonds shall be issued pursuant to authority granted under this Resolution and the Act, but
only after approval of the bond referendum hereinafter called and subsequent adoption of an
authorizing resolution by the City Commission, as governing body of the City.
Section 4. Bond Referendums. That Bond referenda of the qualified electors
residing in the City is called by this Resolution to be held on March 8, 2005, to determine
whether or not the issuance of the six Series of Bonds in aggregate amounts listed below shall be
approved by such qualified electors to finance the cost of the following projects:
Pro'ect Not to Exceed Bond Amount
1) City Hall Expansion $1,000,000
• 2) Construction and Equipping of Downtown $3,500,000
Library with Parking Structure
3) Construction and Equipping of Public $2,000,000
Services Facility for Garage, Storage Space,
Repair and Maintenance Space, Fuel
Facilities and Offices
4) Construction and Equipping of a Fire $2,200,000
Station with a Broward Sheriffs Operations
Sub Station
5)Neighborhood Improvements Consisting of $2,000,000
Sidewalks, Lighting, and Traffic Calming
Devices
6) Recreation Centers and Parks Expansion $2,600,000
and Improvements
All qualified electors in the City shall be entitled and permitted to vote in the bond referenda.
The Supervisor of Elections of Broward County, Florida (the "Supervisor of Elections") shall
hold, administer and conduct the bond referenda in the manner prescribed by law for holding
general elections in the City. The City Clerk of the City (the "City Clerk") and the Supervisor of
Elections are directed to take all necessary measures to conduct the bond referenda in all manner
required by law. The returns shall show the numbers of qualified electors who voted at such
• bond referendum on the proposition and the number of votes cast respectively for and against
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. approval of the proposition. The returns shall be properly canvassed by the Supervisor of
Elections, a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida and a
Circuit Court Judge, heretofore appointed for such purpose (collectively, the "Canvassing
Board") and all procedures and requirements of the laws of the State of Florida, the Charter of
the City and other applicable law shall be complied with for the purpose of conducting the
computation of ballots and completion of bond referendum procedures.
Section 5. Notices of Bond Referendums. That notices of the bond referenda shall
be published in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least twice, once in the
fifth week and once in the third week prior to the week in which the bond referenda are held, in
substantially the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and in the manner provided in
Section 100.342, Florida Statutes. The first publication of such notice shall be at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of the bond referenda.
Section 6. Official Ballots. That the form of ballots for voting in the bond
referendums shall be in substantially the following forms:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY HALL EXPANSION BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$1,000,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
the construction, improving and equipping of an expansion of the City Hall?
Yes -For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
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• OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH FLORIDA
LIBRARY/PARKING BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$3,500,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
the construction, improving and equipping of a public library with a parking facility?
Yes -For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$2,000,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
. the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of a public services building for garage
and storage space, repair and maintenance space, fuel facilities and offices?
Yes - For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
FIRE STATION/SHERIFF'S SUB STATION BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$2,200,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
the acquisition, construction and equipping of a new fire station with a Broward County Sheriffs
sub station?
Yes - For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
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• OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$2,000,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
the acquisition, construction, improving and equipping of neighborhood sidewalk improvements,
neighborhood lighting and traffic calming devices in City neighborhoods?
Yes - For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
OFFICIAL BALLOT
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
PARKS AND RECREATION BOND REFERENDUM
March 8, 2005
Shall the City of Dania Beach, Florida issue General Obligation Bonds not exceeding
$2,600,000, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, maturing in not more than 30
annual installments, pledging the City's full faith, credit and unlimited taxing power, to finance
the acquisition, expansion, renovation, construction and equipping of City recreation centers and
parks?
Yes - For Bonds
No - Against Bonds
Section 7. Bond Referenda Results. That returns of the votes cast at the bond
referenda shall be made to and canvassed by the Canvassing Board and such Canvassing Board
shall declare the results of the bond referenda and certify the same to the City Clerk to be
recorded in the minutes of the City.
If a majority of the votes cast at the particular bond referendum shall be "Yes - For Bonds," the
particular Series of Bonds shall be approved, and then the Series of Bonds shall be issued as shall
be provided by supplemental resolution the City Commission, as governing body of the City. If
less than a majority of the votes cast at the particular bond referendum shall be "Yes - For
Bonds," such Series of Bonds shall be defeated, and no such Series of those Bonds shall be
issued pursuant to this Resolution. Regardless of the results of the bond referenda, the City
Clerk is directed to submit such results to the Department of State pursuant to 100.351, Florida
. Statutes.
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• Section 8. Languages. That to the extent required by law, the Official Ballots and
Notices of Bond Referendum shall be published in both the English and the Spanish languages.
Section 9. Intent to Reimburse. That the City Commission expresses its intention
that the City be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds for costs relating to the projects.
Pending reimbursement, the City expects to use funds on deposit in the City's general fund or
other appropriate fund or account to pay such costs. This Resolution is intended to constitute
with respect to the projects a "declaration of official intent" within the meaning of Section 1.150-
2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations.
Section 10. Conflicts. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this
Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 11. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on January 11, 2005.
ATTEST:
�C.K. L
L:OUISE-STILSON MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
CI•TY CLERK
ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER ANTON- YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM COMMISSIONER CHUNN- YES
AND CORREC N SS COMMISSIONER FLURY- YES
�,. VICE-MAYOR MIKES-NO
BY: MAYOR MCELYEA- YES
THO A J 1 , S RO
CITY ATTORNEY
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A"
NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR A CITY HALL EXPANSION
March 8, 2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by Resolution
No.2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the 'Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and shall be
secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of the City. The Bonds
shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds shall bear interest at
a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the sale of the Bonds.
The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the Bonds will be used to finance
the cost of acquisition, construction and equipping of an expansion of City Hall.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
Resolution No.2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR A LIBRARY AND PARKING FACILITY
March 8, 2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by Resolution
No. 2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the 'Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding Three
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations of
the City and shall be secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of
the City. The Bonds shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds
shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the
sale of the Bonds. The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the Bonds will
be used to finance the cost of acquisition, construction and equipping of a downtown library
facility with a parking structure.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
Resolution No.2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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• NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITIES
March 8,2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by a Resolution
No.2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the 'Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and shall be
secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of the City. The Bonds
shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds shall bear interest at
a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the sale of the Bonds.
The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the Bonds will be used to finance
the cost of acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of a public services facility for
garage and storage space, repair and maintenance facilities, fuel facilities and offices.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
Resolution No. 2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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• NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR A NEW FIRE STATION WITH A
BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S SUB STATION
March 8, 2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by Resolution
No. 2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the "Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding Two
Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations
of the City and shall be secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power
of the City. The Bonds shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the
Bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time
of the sale of the Bonds. The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the
Bonds will be used to finance the cost of acquisition, construction and equipping of a new fire
station with a Broward County Sheriffs Sub station.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
• Resolution No.2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
• IMPROVEMENTS
March 8, 2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by Resolution
No. 2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the 'Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and shall be
secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of the City. The Bonds
shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds shall bear interest at
a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the sale of the Bonds.
The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the Bonds will be used to finance
the cost of acquisition, construction, improving and equipping of neighborhood sidewalk
improvements, neighborhood street lighting and traffic calming devices in city neighborhoods.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
® Resolution No.2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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NOTICE OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS
March 8, 2005
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
To be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005, as provided by Resolution
No. 2005-010 of the City Commission, as governing body of the
City of Dania Beach, Florida adopted on
January 11, 2005.
Notice is hereby given that a bond referendum will be held in the City of Dania Beach, Florida
on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. The bond referendum will be held to determine whether there shall
be issued General Obligation Bonds (the 'Bonds") of the City, in an amount not exceeding Two
Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000). The Bonds shall be general obligations of
the City and shall be secured by the full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power of
the City. The Bonds shall mature in not more than thirty (30) annual installments, and the Bonds
shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of the
sale of the Bonds. The monies received and interest earned from the issuance of the Bonds will
be used to finance the cost of acquisition, renovation, expansion, construction and equipping of
park and recreational facilities in the City.
The issuance of such Bonds and the holding of such bond referendum have been authorized by
Resolution No. 2005-010 of the City Commission of the City adopted on January 11, 2005.
All qualified electors residing in the City shall be entitled to vote in the bond referendum.
City Clerk,
City of Dania Beach, Florida
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