Title
A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1
submitted by the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma at the April 22, 2014
Special Election, which reads as follows:
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA
SPECIAL ELECTION - PROPOSITION NO. 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS & ZOO IMPROVEMENTS AND SAFETY UPGRADES
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $198,000,000
The Board of Park Commissioners of the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma adopted Resolution No. RR15-14 concerning bonds for neighborhood parks and recreation facilities and safety improvements. If approved, this proposition will authorize the District to upgrade
Point Defiance Park, Zoo & Aquarium, exhibits and critical animal-support systems; improve parks, security, deteriorating playgrounds, pools, sports playfields, family community centers; expand waterfront access; preserve cultural and historical landmarks; protect natural areas, lakes, creeks, trails; clean up arsenic-contaminated parks; issue $198,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution RR15-14.
Should Proposition No. 1 be:
APPROVED? [ ]
REJECTED? [ ]
[Council Member Campbell]