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BRIGHAM CITY SENIOR & RECREATION CENTER REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX | BRIGHAM CITY MUSEUM UPGRADES
DEAR BRIGHAM CITY RESIDENTS, On the 8th of November 2016, Brigham City voters will have the opportunity to vote on a Proposition for a General Obligation Bond to fund a new Senior and Recreation Center, Regional Sports Complex, and Brigham City Museum upgrades. This pamphlet contains information regarding the Proposition. Please take the opportunity to study this pamphlet so that when you vote, it will be easier for you to make an informed decision. If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the Municipal Election, please feel free to contact Mary Kate Christensen at (435) 734-6621 or [email protected]. Sincerely,
BRIGHAM CITY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION A VOTER INFORMATION PACKET For more information, join us at an open house: October 12th • 12:30 - 2:30 October 13th • 5:30 - 7:30 October 17th • 12:30 - 2:30 Brigham City Senior Center 24 North 300 West October 19th • 5:30 - 7:30 Upstairs City Council Chambers 20 North Main Street
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BRIGHAM CITY BOND PROPOSITION A Softball Field
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On November 8, 2016, Brigham City residents will have the opportunity to vote for or against Bond Proposition A. If passed, the Bond will pay for a new senior and recreation center, a regional sports complex and museum upgrades. Preliminary plans for the project have been created with the help of planners, local and regional architects with expertise in senior center and recreation facility design, and Brigham City administrators and staff. A task force assembled from community volunteers has provided oversight and guidance during the development of the project. The proposed facilities are anticipated to impact economic development as a result of quality of life improvements and visitor spending for lodging, dining, shopping and other services, all of which will bring new revenue to area businesses. The economic benefit is projected to be $35 million over the life of the bond.
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The General Obligation Bond would provide the opportunity for the seniors to combine resources with recreation and allow more recreational and fitness opportunities. Additional space would enable more educational programming and increased health promotion services. These services assist older individuals in remaining independent and active in the community. The Recreation Center will provide for the needs of other Brigham City residents.
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Outdoor Pool
Forest Street Proposed Site Plan at Rees Pioneer Park
REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX The continued development of the 65 acre Regional Sports Complex will allow for the needed expansion of playing and practice fields that are lacking in the community. Brigham City has been identified by national tournament sanctioning bodies as a hub for attracting youth and adult teams from surrounding states. The facility will be a multisport facility available for use by baseball, softball, football, soccer and lacrosse for youth and adult leagues and tournaments. Walking paths and grassy areas will be welcoming to those that would like to access the facility for its open space, bowery and playground amenities.
The first phase of the museum project, a federally funded seismic upgrade, is now complete. The second phase will be included as part of the Bond Proposition. The Museum currently has more than 11,000 items in its permanent collection, with limited space for exhibitions and for storage. This has been an ongoing struggle since the opening of the community center in 1970. Now with two museums, the need for a larger, joint space is more important and this bond will provide that needed space. Bringing together the City’s two museums will enable staff to work more efficiently and provide better care of the collections.
NEW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX
FUTURE SPORT FIELDS
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• New Multisport Ball Fields • New Parking • New Concessions • Supports Local Teams & Regional Tournaments
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EXISTING FIELDS
1200 WEST
MUSEUM UPGRADES
TO FOREST STREET
Preliminary Upper Level Floor Plan Running Track
Wellness and Fitness Area
Courts Below
Community Room Running Track
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
Exercise Terrace
OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH SPECIAL BOND ELECTION November 8, 2016
City Recorder, Brigham City, Utah BOND PROPOSITION A
BA L
LO T
Shall Brigham City, Utah, be authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 and to mature in no more than 21 years from the date or dates of issuance of such bonds for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping parks, community and recreational facilities and related facilities, and, to the extent necessary, for providing moneys for the refunding of general obligation bonds?
E
If the Bonds are issued as planned, without regard to the taxes currently levied for outstanding bonds that will reduce over time, an annual property tax to pay debt service on the proposed bonds will be required over a period of 20 years in the estimated amount of $215.35 per year on a $160,000 primary residence and in the estimated amount of $391.54 per year on a business or secondary residence having the same value.
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However, the City has other outstanding bonds for which a tax decrease would occur upon the retirement of such bonds, which may not occur if the proposed bonds are issued. The outstanding bonds reduce over time such that the incremental property tax due to the issuance of the proposed bonds (after the full $26,000,000 of bonds is issued) is expected to have a net increase from current annual property tax levels of approximately $148.93 per year on a $160,000 primary residence and approximately $270.78 per year on a business or secondary residence having the same value. The foregoing information is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the City may be required to levy to pay debt service on the bonds. The City is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the bonds. The amounts are based on various assumptions and estimates, including estimated debt service on the bonds and taxable values of property in the City.
ᴑ FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS ᴑ AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
FINANCIAL INFORMATION The combined project cost and proposed bond issuance is not to exceed $26,000,000. The impact to individual property owners will be based on County Assessor data. For a typical residential property with an assessed tax value of $160,000, the tax increase is estimated to be approximately $148.93 per year ($12.41 per month) for 20 years for this general obligation bond. Similarly, a business or secondary residence valued at $160,000 will pay an estimated increase of $270.78 per year for the bond.
THE GENERAL ELECTION IS NOVEMBER 8, 2016. •
The polling location for all Brigham City residents is at the Utah State University Brigham City Campus, 989 South Main; residents may vote at any County voting center.
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Voting locations are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.
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Other voting center locations are available on the Box Elder County website.
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Early voting is available October 25 through November 4 at the County Building, 01 South Main.
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All voters must show picture ID.
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Those wanting an absentee ballot should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-734-3355.
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If you have recently moved, please update your voter registration.
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION INFO ONLINE AT VOTE.UTAH.GOV OR BOXELDERCOUNTY.ORG/ELECTIONS
Preliminary Main Level Floor Plan
THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND would ... Provide a facility for the senior services and promote more recreational and fitness opportunities for all residents.
RECREATION CENTER (3) Multi-Sport Courts • Basketball • Dance • Volleyball • Futsal • Pickleball • Zumba • Yoga
Provide a welcoming and healthy place for seniors, students and residents – both young and old – to gather, to improve their health and to participate in educational classes.
Admin
Allow for a significant renovation of the Brigham City Museum. Allow Brigham City to accommodate local league needs and bring in State and Regional sports tournaments that could provide positive economic impact to the entire community.
Kitchen
Lunchroom
Classrooom
SENIOR CENTER
Classrooom
Lounge
www.brighamcity.utah.gov/general-obligation-bond.htm
DEAR BRIGHAM CITY RESIDENTS, On the 8th of November 2016, Brigham City voters will have the opportunity to vote on a Proposition for a General Obligation Bond to fund a new Senior and Recreation Center, Regional Sports Complex, and Brigham City Museum upgrades. This pamphlet contains information regarding the Proposition. Please take the opportunity to study this pamphlet so that when you vote, it will be easier for you to make an informed decision. If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the Municipal Election, please feel free to contact Mary Kate Christensen at (435) 734-6621 or [email protected]. Sincerely,
BRIGHAM CITY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION A VOTER INFORMATION PACKET For more information, join us at an open house: October 12th • 12:30 - 2:30 October 13th • 5:30 - 7:30 October 17th • 12:30 - 2:30 Brigham City Senior Center 24 North 300 West October 19th • 5:30 - 7:30 Upstairs City Council Chambers 20 North Main Street
Prepared by
BRIGHAM CITY BOND PROPOSITION A Softball Field
Bus
Softball Field
Existing Concessions + Restrooms
g
in Park
On November 8, 2016, Brigham City residents will have the opportunity to vote for or against Bond Proposition A. If passed, the Bond will pay for a new senior and recreation center, a regional sports complex and museum upgrades. Preliminary plans for the project have been created with the help of planners, local and regional architects with expertise in senior center and recreation facility design, and Brigham City administrators and staff. A task force assembled from community volunteers has provided oversight and guidance during the development of the project. The proposed facilities are anticipated to impact economic development as a result of quality of life improvements and visitor spending for lodging, dining, shopping and other services, all of which will bring new revenue to area businesses. The economic benefit is projected to be $35 million over the life of the bond.
& IOR R SEN ENTE NEW TION C A E ECR
in Park Staff
R
g an d Lo
Drop
Baseball Field
off
adin
Rail Yard
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ing Park s eral tall Gen8 New S 10
Existing Parking
SENIOR & RECREATION CENTER
Bowery
The General Obligation Bond would provide the opportunity for the seniors to combine resources with recreation and allow more recreational and fitness opportunities. Additional space would enable more educational programming and increased health promotion services. These services assist older individuals in remaining independent and active in the community. The Recreation Center will provide for the needs of other Brigham City residents.
Park
Outdoor Pool
Forest Street Proposed Site Plan at Rees Pioneer Park
REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX The continued development of the 65 acre Regional Sports Complex will allow for the needed expansion of playing and practice fields that are lacking in the community. Brigham City has been identified by national tournament sanctioning bodies as a hub for attracting youth and adult teams from surrounding states. The facility will be a multisport facility available for use by baseball, softball, football, soccer and lacrosse for youth and adult leagues and tournaments. Walking paths and grassy areas will be welcoming to those that would like to access the facility for its open space, bowery and playground amenities.
The first phase of the museum project, a federally funded seismic upgrade, is now complete. The second phase will be included as part of the Bond Proposition. The Museum currently has more than 11,000 items in its permanent collection, with limited space for exhibitions and for storage. This has been an ongoing struggle since the opening of the community center in 1970. Now with two museums, the need for a larger, joint space is more important and this bond will provide that needed space. Bringing together the City’s two museums will enable staff to work more efficiently and provide better care of the collections.
NEW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX
FUTURE SPORT FIELDS
PAC IF ION (UN
• New Multisport Ball Fields • New Parking • New Concessions • Supports Local Teams & Regional Tournaments
IC RAI L LI NE)
EXISTING FIELDS
1200 WEST
MUSEUM UPGRADES
TO FOREST STREET
Preliminary Upper Level Floor Plan Running Track
Wellness and Fitness Area
Courts Below
Community Room Running Track
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
Exercise Terrace
OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH SPECIAL BOND ELECTION November 8, 2016
City Recorder, Brigham City, Utah BOND PROPOSITION A
BA L
LO T
Shall Brigham City, Utah, be authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 and to mature in no more than 21 years from the date or dates of issuance of such bonds for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping parks, community and recreational facilities and related facilities, and, to the extent necessary, for providing moneys for the refunding of general obligation bonds?
E
If the Bonds are issued as planned, without regard to the taxes currently levied for outstanding bonds that will reduce over time, an annual property tax to pay debt service on the proposed bonds will be required over a period of 20 years in the estimated amount of $215.35 per year on a $160,000 primary residence and in the estimated amount of $391.54 per year on a business or secondary residence having the same value.
SA
M
PL
However, the City has other outstanding bonds for which a tax decrease would occur upon the retirement of such bonds, which may not occur if the proposed bonds are issued. The outstanding bonds reduce over time such that the incremental property tax due to the issuance of the proposed bonds (after the full $26,000,000 of bonds is issued) is expected to have a net increase from current annual property tax levels of approximately $148.93 per year on a $160,000 primary residence and approximately $270.78 per year on a business or secondary residence having the same value. The foregoing information is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the City may be required to levy to pay debt service on the bonds. The City is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the bonds. The amounts are based on various assumptions and estimates, including estimated debt service on the bonds and taxable values of property in the City.
ᴑ FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS ᴑ AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
FINANCIAL INFORMATION The combined project cost and proposed bond issuance is not to exceed $26,000,000. The impact to individual property owners will be based on County Assessor data. For a typical residential property with an assessed tax value of $160,000, the tax increase is estimated to be approximately $148.93 per year ($12.41 per month) for 20 years for this general obligation bond. Similarly, a business or secondary residence valued at $160,000 will pay an estimated increase of $270.78 per year for the bond.
THE GENERAL ELECTION IS NOVEMBER 8, 2016. •
The polling location for all Brigham City residents is at the Utah State University Brigham City Campus, 989 South Main; residents may vote at any County voting center.
•
Voting locations are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm.
•
Other voting center locations are available on the Box Elder County website.
•
Early voting is available October 25 through November 4 at the County Building, 01 South Main.
•
All voters must show picture ID.
•
Those wanting an absentee ballot should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-734-3355.
•
If you have recently moved, please update your voter registration.
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE OR UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION INFO ONLINE AT VOTE.UTAH.GOV OR BOXELDERCOUNTY.ORG/ELECTIONS
Preliminary Main Level Floor Plan
THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND would ... Provide a facility for the senior services and promote more recreational and fitness opportunities for all residents.
RECREATION CENTER (3) Multi-Sport Courts • Basketball • Dance • Volleyball • Futsal • Pickleball • Zumba • Yoga
Provide a welcoming and healthy place for seniors, students and residents – both young and old – to gather, to improve their health and to participate in educational classes.
Admin
Allow for a significant renovation of the Brigham City Museum. Allow Brigham City to accommodate local league needs and bring in State and Regional sports tournaments that could provide positive economic impact to the entire community.
Kitchen
Lunchroom
Classrooom
SENIOR CENTER
Classrooom
Lounge
www.brighamcity.utah.gov/general-obligation-bond.htm
