Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2016-32: A Resolution of the Flagstaff City Council to comply with State law by correcting a portion of Resolution Nos. 2016-26 and 2016-27 which authorized referral of a ballot question to the qualified electors of the city at the General Election on November 8, 2016, with respect to a temporary increase to the City’s Secondary Property Tax and authorization for the sale and issuance of bonds of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona in a principal amount up to $12,000,000 with the proceeds to be designated for purposes of municipal court facilities.

On July 5, 2016, City Council adopted language for a ballot question asking voters to consider a temporary increase to the City’s Secondary Property Tax and authorize the issuance of bonds for purposes of municipal court facilities. This question was included in Resolution No. 2016-26 (Calling A Special Election) and Resolution No. 2016-27 (Ballot Language for Municipal Court Facilities Bond Project).  

Exhibit A attached to Resolution No. 2016-26 and Section 3 of Resolution No. 2016-27 did not include specific language to comply with state law pursuant to A.R.S. §35-454(C). Resolution No. 2016-32 corrects this language in the Question referenced in order to comply with state law. 

The City’s bond attorney, Michael Cafiso, will attend the Council meeting to present the state requirements and necessary changes.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with adopting Resolution No. 2016-32.
 

Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
N/A
 

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes, Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-26 and 2016-27 on July 5, 2016.  Resolution No. 2016-32 corrects a portion of Resolution Nos. 2016-26 and 2016-27 to comply with State law.

Options and Alternatives:
The single option before City Council is to comply with state law.