4.
City Council Special Work Session (4:30 PM)
- Meeting Date:
- 01/23/2018
- From:
- Rick Tadder, Management Services Director
TITLE
Discussion: Ballot Measure for Rio de Flag Project on the November 2018 Election
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive direction from City Council for potential ballot measure on the November 2018 election related to increasing revenues to fund the City's contribution for the Rio de Flag flood mitigation project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) received federal funding to complete 100% design for the Rio de Flag flood mitigation project. Staff recognizes that there will be a financial obligation of the City during the construction of the project which is currently estimated at $36 million for the City's portion of the $103 million project cost. Furthermore, per City Charter certain options for raising certain revenues and issuing certain bonds require voter approval at a general election. General elections are only held in November of even-numbered years. Therefore, we are recommending adding a ballot measure to address the critical stormwater needs in our community.
INFORMATION:
Staff will provide a presentation that outlines the need for the Rio de Flag project, a brief history, funding options and staff's recommendation for a sales tax rate increase dedicated to stormwater needs. We are seeking direction on a potential election ballot measure. Should Council provide direction to pursue a ballot question, staff will begin preparing for the election including public outreach, development of the ballot language, and completion of the publicity pamphlet.