HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-11 EC MEMOMEMORANDUM
TO: Election Commission
FROM: Patricia H . Crow, City Clerk
DATE: October 11, 1993
SUBJECT: MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1993
This is to remind you that we will be meet ing on Wednesday, October 20, 1993, at 6:30
p.m. in the City Clerk's Office to verify the petitions, certify the candidates and approve
the ballot for the Career Service Board Election November 4, 1993. Please let me know if
you will be able to attend.
Regarding the Regular Municipal Election November 2, 1993, I have enclosed a copy of
the Notice of Election on the various questions on the ballot, including financial details
and the pro and con summaries of statements received by the City Clerk
Also enclosed are the minutes of the September 20, 1993 City Council Meeting.
Printed on Recycled Paper ~
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES AND DEBT
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls close 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Clerk's Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
Question 1. SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD DEBT BE INCREASED $420,000, WITH A
REPAYMENT COST OF $612,000; AND SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TAXES BE
INCREASED $75,000 ANNUALLY (OVER THE LIFE OF THE DISTRICT THE SUM OF
THE TAX INCREASE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $612,000), SUCH AMOUNT
TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PA YING FOR THE COSTS OF REMOVING AND
REPLACING SUBSTANDARD CONCRETE CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK TO
MINIMUM CITY SPECIFICATIONS THE TAX TO BE IMPOSED OVER A PERIOD OF
TEN YEARS AND ONLY UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CREATED WITHIN THE CITY; SUCH TAXES, TO CONSIST
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, PAY AnLE SOLELY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OR OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE MONEYS OF THE CITY
AND THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND
INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON, BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE CITY
WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY EXPENDITURE, REVENUE-RAISING, OR OTHER
LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO
CONSTITUTION?
YES NO
The following information is provided in accordance with
Article X, Section 20, (3) (b) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment)
ii)
1989 1990 1991 1992
City Spending $24,062,169 $25, 146,290 $27,072,655 $27,089,743
Percent Change n/a 4.51% 7.66% .063%
Dollar Change n/a $1,084,121 $1,926,365 $17,088
(iii)
Question 1 maximum increase in spending for 1994 (estimated) with tax increase
1994 District spending without increase
(iv)
Principal amount of proposed bonded debt
Maximum annual repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
Total repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
A Principal balance of current bonded debt
W Maximum annual repayment cost of current bonded debt principal and interest
Total repayment cost of bonded debt principal and interest
1993 estimate
$27,997,500
3.35%
$907,757
$75,000
$28,193,034
$420,000
$75,000
$612,000
$6,930,000
$1,555,925
$9,564,846
The following infonnation is provided in accordance with
Article :X, Section 20, (3) (b) (v) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment)
Those IN FAVOR of Question No. 1 say :
This is ID!! a general tax.
The only people who will pay this assessment own
property adjacent to the new sidewalks, curbs, and
gutters proposed in Concrete District 1994.
. Owners of properties included in the district already
have been notified about their potential involvement.
Englewood began using concrete districts in the
1960s to assist property owners in financing
concrete construction and repair.
In a concrete district, the City forms the district and
sells bonds to finance the cost of the improvements.
These bonds and subsequent debt will be paid back '9 by assessing adjacent property owners for the costs
of the improvements.
Once the improvements are complete, the adjacent
property owners have up to ten years to pay back
the cost of their new concrete.
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Because the City is recognized as a stable financial
entity, the bonds will carry a low interest rate.
Englewood's infrastructure is important to the safety
and value of the neighborhood and the community.
It is for this reason that property owners are
responsible for constructing and maintaining the
adjacent sidewalk, curb and gutter .
Concrete districts offer a practical method for
financing concrete construction and maintenance.
This is an effective way to ensure that quality
sidewalks, curbs and gutters exist in Englewood.
Those OPPOSED to Question No. 1 say :
Read the ballot title closely.
Is repayment method fair?
Have all alternatives been considered?
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES AND DEBT
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls close 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Clerk's Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
Question 2. SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD DEBT BE INCREASED $500,000, WITH A
REPAYMENT COST OF $728,500; AND SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TAXES BE
INCREASED $90,000 ANNUALLY (OVER THE LIFE OF THE DISTRICT THE SUM OF
THE TAX INCREASE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $728,500), SUCH AMOUNT
TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PA YING FOR THE COSTS OF REMOVING AND
REPLACING SUBSTANDARD CONCRETE CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK AS WELL
AS INSTALLING ASPHALT PAVING TO MINIMUM CITY SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PA YING DISTRICT THE TAX TO BE IMPOSED OVER A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS AND
ONLY UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CREATED WITHIN THE CITY; SUCH TAXES TO CONSIST OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
BONDS PAY ABLE SOLELY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OR
OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE MONEYS OF THE CITY AND THE PROCEEDS OF
SUCH BONDS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON,
BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE CITY WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY
EXPENDITURE, REVENUE-RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN
ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION?
YES NO --
The following information is provided in accordance with
Article X, Section 20, (3) (b) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment)
ii)
1989 1990 1991 1992
Citv Spending $24,062, 169 $25, 146,290 $27,072,655 $27,089,743
Percent Change n/a 4.51% 7.66% .063%
Dollar Change n/a $1,084,121 $1,926,365 $17,088
(iii)
Question 2 maximum increase in spending for 1994 (estimated) with tax increase
1994 District spending without increase
(iv)
Principal amount of proposed bonded debt
Maximum annual repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
Total repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
a Principal balance of current bonded debt
W Maximum annual repayment cost of current bonded debt principal and interest
Total repayment cost of bonded debt principal and interest
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1993 estimate
$27,997,500
3 .35%
$907,757
$90,000
$28, 178, 034
$500,000
$90,000
$728,000
$6,930,000
$1,555,925
$9,564,846
The following information is provided in accordance with
·Article X, Section 20, (3) (b) (v) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment) e
Those IN FAVOR of Question No. 2 say :
This is !!Q! a general tax.
The only people who pay this assessment own
property adjacent to the new streets proposed in
Paving District No. 35 .
This district includes sections of S. Navajo St.,
S. Windermere St., and W . Tufts Av. and is part of
the State's planned improvements on S. Santa Fe Dr.
Englewood began using paving districts in 1956 to
assist property owners in financing street
construction.
96% of Englewood's street system has been
constructed using paving districts.
e The City forms the paving district and sells bonds to
finance the improvements.
These bonds and subsequent debt will be paid back
by assessing adjacent property owners for the costs
of improvements.
Once the improvements are complete, the adjacent
property owners have up to ten years to pay back
their share of the costs.
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Englewood pays approximately 30% of a paving
district's total costs to cover intersection
construction, storm sewer improvements and related
construction.
Because the City is recognized as a stable financial
entity, the bonds will carry a low interest rate.
Englewood's infrastructure is important to the safety
and value of the neighborhood and the community.
It is for this reason that property owners are
responsible for initial street construction.
Once constructed, the City is responsible for
maintaining the street.
Paving districts are a practical way to finance new
streets and ensure that all residents and businesses
pay for quality streets.
Those OPPOSED to Question 2 say :
Read the ballot title closely.
Is repayment method fair?
Have all alternatives been considered?
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES AND DEBT
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls close 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Clerk's Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
Question 3 . SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD DEBT BE INCREASED $50,000, WITH A
REPAYMENT COST OF $72,850; AND SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TAXES BE
INCREASED $9,000 ANNUALLY (OVER THE LIFE OF THE DISTRICT THE SUM OF
THE TAX INCREASE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $72,850), SUCH AMOUNT TO
BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PA YING FOR THE COSTS OF NEW
CONSTRUCTION AND THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD
CONCRETE CURB , GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK AS WELL AS INSTALLING ASPHALT
AND CONCRETE PA YING TO MINIMUM CITY SPECIFICATIONS FOR PA YING
DISTRICT THE TAX TO BE IMPOSED OVER A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS AND ONLY
UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CREATED WITHIN THE CITY; SUCH TAXES TO CONSIST OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
BONDS PAY ABLE SOLELY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OR
OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE MONEYS OF THE CITY AND THE PROCEEDS OF
SUCH BONDS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON,
BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE CITY WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY
EXPENDITURE, REVENUE-RAISING, OR OTHER LIMITATION CONTAINED WITHIN
ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION?
YES NO --
The following information is provided in accordance with
Article X, Section 20, (3) (b) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment)
'ii)
1989 1990 1991 1992
City Spending $24' 062, 169 $25 , 146,290 $27,072,655 $27,089,743
Percent Change n/a 4.51% 7.66% .063%
Dollar Change n/a $1 ,084,121 $1 ,926,365· $17,088
(iii)
Question 3 maximum increase in spending for 1994 (estimated) with tax increase
1994 District spending without increase
(iv)
Principal amount of proposed bonded debt
Maximum annual repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
a Total repayment cost of proposed debt principal and interest
W Principal balance of current bonded debt
Maximum annual repayment cost of current bonded debt principal and interest
Total repayment cost of bonded debt principal and interest
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1993 estimate
$27,997 ,500
3 .35%
$907,757
$9 ,000
$28 ,259 ,034
$50,000
$9,000
$72,850
$6 ,930,000
$1,555 ,925
$9,564 ,846
The following infonnation is provided in accordance with
Article X, Section 20, (3) (b) (v) Colorado State Constitution (TABOR Amendment)
Those IN FAVOR of Question No. 3 say:
This is not a general tax.
The only people who pay this assessment own
property adjacent to the new streets pr oposed in
Paving District No. 38 .
The district includes two blocks: 900 block ofE.
Dartmouth Pl. and 3400 block of S. Emerson St.
Englewood began using paving distri cts in 1956 to
assist property owners in financing street
construction.
96% of Englewood's street system has been
constructed using paving districts.
e The City fonns the paving district and sells bonds to
finance the improvements.
These bonds and subsequent debt will be paid back
by assessing adjacent property owners for the costs
of improvements.
Once the improvements are complete, t he adjacent
property owners have up to ten years to pay back
their share of the costs.
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Englewood pays approximately 30% of a paving
district's total costs to cover intersection
construction, stonn sewer improvements and related
construction.
Because the City is recognized as a stable financial
entity, the bonds will carry a low interest rate.
Englewood's infrastructure is important to the safety
and value of the neighborhood and the community.
It is for this reason that property owners are
responsible for initial street construction.
Once constructed, the City is responsible for
maintaining the street.
Paving districts are a practical way to finance new
streets and ensure that all residents and businesses
pay for quality streets.
Those OPPOSED to Question 3 say :
Read the ballot title closely.
Is repayment method fair?
Have all alternatives been considered?
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE OF ELECTION ON A REFERRED MEASURE
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls close 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Oerk's Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
Question 4. SHALL THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ARTICLE TI, SECTION 10, BE
AMENDED TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE COLORADO
ELECTION LAWS RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VOTERS, LISTING OF
CANDIDATES, AND ABSENTEE VOTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN NECESSARY TO
MORE FULLY IMPLEMENT THE TAXPAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS PROVISIONS?
YES NO --
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Those IN FAVOR of Question No. 4 say:
-Approval of Question No. 4 will allow the City of
Englewood to comply more fully with the
requirements of Amendment 1 -Taxpayer's Bill of
Rights. It will ease future election procedures and
permit Englewood to coordinate its future elections
with other entities within Arapahoe County, while
not precluding the City from conducting its own
elections if advantageous.
In 1993 State legislation was approved which
charges the Arapahoe County Clerk with conducting
coordinated elections for all political subdivisions
within Arapahoe County.
As a Home Rule City, Englewood has the option of
conducting its own elections or being a part of
coordinated elections conducted by the County but
certain provisions of Englewood's Home Rule
Charter currently make the process difficult and
costly.
If these changes are not approved, Englewood may
have to conduct its own elections and not be part of
the coordinated election, numerous problems may be
encountered:
County equipment and support staff
previously used by the City would be
unavailable
Election judges and polling places would be
difficult to secure
Voting at more than one location may be
required of each voter
Paper ballots may be necessary.
No comments were received in ooposition to this
issue.
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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
NOTICE OF ELECTION ON A REFERRED MEASURE
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls close 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Oerk' s Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
Question 5 . ADVISORY QUESTION:
SHALL THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD MAINTAIN ITS OWN POLICE DISPATCH
SERVICES?
YES NO --
SUMMARIES OF STATEMENTS RECEIVED CONCERNING ADVISORY QUESTION NO . 5
Those IN FAVOR ofEnglewood Maintaining Its
Dispatch Service [YES VOTE] say:
Retain local control.
Political motives and allegiances change daily . Local
control is important to ensure that quality service is
provided and the dispatchers know, care for , and are
concerned about Englewood.
Arapahoe County Computer Aided Di spatch (CAD)
system is still being brought on-line. Englewood
could install similar CAD technology.
Englewood will lose some control in administration.
Arapahoe County will administer the
communications center. Englewood's needs,
problems and concerns will be considered along with
other jurisdictions.
e Assurance that dispatch is handled by an Englewood
. employee who provides quality service and is
directly accountable to the City is what Englewood
residents expect and enjoy.
The possibility of saving money does not warrant the
risk of losing control over our police services.
There is no assurance the County system will be less
costly because Englewood will have to pay for new
equipment.
Englewood could embark on its own program of
acquiring and installing similar CAD technology.
Englewood's system currently processes citizen's
calls for assistance more rapidly than the county
system .
Due to quick response times, Englewood's current
system is more effective in combating gang problems e han the County system.
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Englewood's dispatchers provide greater safety for
officers because the dispatchers know the city and
its procedures.
The county system directs officers to the location
where the call is placed, not where assistance is
requested .
Englewood is not an expanding metropolitan area,
and Englewood taxpayers should not have to
subsidize an expanding county system.
Those IN FAVOR of joining with Arapahoe County
for dispatch services [NO VOTE] say :
Get more for less .
If Englewood joins forces with Arapahoe County,
we get more service for less money . State-of-the-art
dispatching equipment --Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD) will be used in the new system .
Englewood is one of the few police departments in
the metropolitan area that is not using a CAD
system. CAD systems enhance the safety of the
citizenry and the police officer in an emergency.
CAD systems are expensive and it is fiscally prudent
to share this type of system with other jurisdictions.
If Englewood purchased its own CAD system, the
capital cost is estimated at $250,000. Annual
operations costs would be about $515 ,000 for police
communications.
If the City joins forces with Arapahoe County,
Englewood's share of the start-up costs would be
about $60,000 . Englewood's share of the annual
operating costs are estimated at $340,000 .
In this era of scarce resources, combining resources
with neighboring jurisdictions makes sense.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
November 2, 1993
Coordinated Mail Ballot Election -Polls dose 7:00 p.m.
Ballots must be returned to Arapahoe County Election Office
5334 South Prince Street, Littleton CO 80166 -795-4511
City Oerk's Office
3400 South Elati Street, Room 157, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 762-2405
COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE -ONE VACANCY
TIM BULLOCK
ALFRED F . VORMITTAG, JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT II -ONE VACANCY
TOM BURNS
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT IV -ONE VACANCY
CL YOE E . WIGGINS
MUNICIPAL JUDGE-ONE VACANCY
LOUIS PARKINSON