Posted on February 16, 2017 at 3:15 PM by grodericks grodericks
On February 15, 2017, the City Council adopted a Resolution calling a Special Election for June 6, 2017. The election is an all-mail ballot election. The Town has created a public information webpage for the Election and will provide links to available public information related to the Election.
The Council placed the following advisory measure on the ballot for consideration:
Ballot Question
Should the Town of Atherton supplement private donations with available non-dedicated General Funds to meet the funding shortfall, where one exists, for construction of the new Town Center?
Text of the Measure
Measure L was approved by Atherton voters in 2012 as an advisory measure supporting the use of donor funds as the primary funding source for the Civic Center Project. Since 2012, the Town has spent four years in the design process, completed 100% Design Development and is now engaged in the preparation of construction documents. Donor funds have served as the primary funding source for all of this design work; but current donations are not sufficient to complete construction of the designed project.
The City Council has developed a funding plan that would supplement current and future private donations with available general funds without adding any new project-specific taxes, changes to the current Parcel Tax or use of the Town's mandatory reserves. Other funding sources include funds derived from building fees and grants. The City Council would like input from the voters as to how best to proceed with respect to additional funding needs. They pose the following question:
Should the Town of Atherton supplement private donations with available non-dedicated General Funds to meet the funding shortfall, where one exists, for construction of the new Town Center?
Staff Report History
The City Council discussed the issue over several public meetings. When available, video links to these meetings can be found via the video link near each item. Links to the staff reports are also below.
February 15, 2017 - Staff Report with Resolution Setting Rules for Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals Video Link
This staff report provides a Resolution governing the submittal of arguments, impartial analysis, and rebuttals.
February 15, 2017 - Staff Report with Resolution calling the Special Election for June 6, 2017 (Video Link)
This staff report provides a summary of the proposed ballot measure and the attached Resolution calls the Special Election for June 6, 2017.
February 1, 2017 - Staff Report on the Civic Center Project - Review, Discuss and Provide Staff with Feedback Regarding Funding Status and Options Related to Measure L (Video Link)
This staff report provides a more detailed summary of the estimated project cost, a proposed Funding Plan, and a discussion of the possibility of Certificates of Participation.
February 1, 2017 - History Report for the Civic Center Project (Video Link)
This staff report outlines the history and progression of the Project from its inception to February 1, 2017.
January 18, 2017 - Staff Report on the Civic Center Project: Review, Discuss and Provide Staff with Feedback Regarding Funding Status and Options (Video Link)
This staff report provides details on the Funding Status for Atherton Now, Design Costs for the Project, Project Cost Estimates, Available "Other" Funds, a discussion of any "At Risk" Capital Improvement Projects, and a discussion of possible Funding Alternatives.
Project Webpage
The Project Webpage for the Civic Center Project can be found via this link. The project webpage provides a history of the project, related documents, history documents, design photos, and other design-related documents.