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San Diego County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Proposition R
Library Bonds
City of Lemon Grove
Bond Issue - 2/3 Vote Required

5560 / 63.15% Yes votes ...... 3244 / 36.85% No votes

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Results as of Dec 15 1:35pm
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To improve the quality of library services by increasing computer access, enlarging the book collection and PROP R children's reading areas, shall the City of Lemon Grove issue $3,400,000 in bonds, at legal interest rates, paid back through a property assessment for up to forty years, for the acquisition, construction and improvement of a new community library and conference center, with the facility's maintenance expenses funded by the General Fund which also funds public safety, street improvements, and community programs?

Impartial Analysis from City Attorney
Under the California State Library Bond Act of 2000, the City of Lemon Grove obtained a library construction grant of approximately $3,831,000. Under the conditions of the grant application, the City must use this grant to fund the construction of a new library with an adjacent conference center to be used for public meetings and events. This initiative measure seeks the approval of property assessment bonds in the total amount of $3,400,000 to pay for the remaining portion of construction after use of the State grant and other funds. Lemon Grove property taxpayers would be required to pay annually, for a period of up to 40 years, the amount of $15.24 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in the first year of the bond. The annual amount paid by the taxpayers will fluctuate depending upon the valuation of all property within the City limits.

A "YES" vote on the Measure will approve the issuance of the bonds to allow for construction of a new library and conference center.

A "NO" vote on the Measure is a vote not to issue bonds to allow for construction of a new library and conference center.

The bonds are the City's local match required as a condition of the State grant. If the Measure is not approved and the City is unable to provide the local match, all State grant funds must be returned to the State of California. The bond proceeds and the State grant can only be used for construction, equipment and furniture. These proceeds cannot be used for maintenance and operation of the facility. Ongoing maintenance, operation and employee costs are to be shared by the County of San Diego and the City of Lemon Grove pursuant to a contract between the County and the City. City must use general purpose funds to pay its portion of the operations costs.

  
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