Referred To The People By The City Council

Police Facility General Obligation
Bond Authorization

Question: Shall the City be authorized to contract a general obligation bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $7,066,000? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

Summary: This measure authorizes the City to issue general obligation bonds to construct, equip and furnish a City Police Facility; repay an interfund loan related to property purchased for this facility; construct related parking facilities; construct related improvements; pay all costs incidental thereto; and provide environmental upgrades to an existing firing range. Police facilities and operations are now located at three different locations. This project would centralize police facilities and operations into one facility. The project provides space anticipated to meet police service needs for a minimum of 20 years. If approved, the new police facility would be located on Mt. Hood Avenue (Highway 214) adjacent to Legion Park. This location and facility will improve emergency response by reducing rail and traffic conflicts; increase forensic science capabilities and emergency operations capacity; improve coordination of all police divisions, and allow for more efficient use of police resources. Project costs are estimated at $7,065,596. The bonds would mature over a period of not to exceed 21 years.