Item D-2D: Resolution Placing Library Levy on Ballot

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Passage of a property tax measure on a general election ballot in an even numbered year requires a simple majority of the votes cast. A double majority is required in any other election. There are several other items that may be placed on the November 2006 ballot. These include: ?PROS (Parks, Recreation and Open Space) bond measure ?Youth local option levy renewal ?Lane County income tax proposal ?Lane Community College local option levy In order to place a measure on the November 7 general election ballot, the council must act by July 26 to start the voters’ pamphlet process. RELATED CITY POLICIES City of Eugene Financial Management Goals and Policies Policy C.3 – Serial tax levies “To the maximum extent possible, serial tax levies will be used only for time-limited operating services or for capital improvements subject to the rate limitation for non-school governments.” Policy C.6 – Non-recurring revenue “Except for local option levies approved by the voters, the City will use non-recurring revenue on limited-duration services, capital projects, equipment requirements, or services that can be terminated without significant disruption in the community or City organization.” COUNCIL OPTIONS There are two options for council action: 1. The council may choose to approve the resolution placing the measure on the November 2006 ballot as presented in Attachment A, with a library levy of $0.41 per $1000 of assessed value. 2. The council may choose to not approve the resolution. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approval of the resolution included in Attachment A. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt Resolution 4868 calling a City Election On November 7, 2006, for the purpose of referring to the legal electors of the City of Eugene a measure authorizing a four-year local option levy for the funding of library operations. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed Resolution L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060522\S060522D-2D.doc