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Public Notice City of Woodburn Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for the measure referred by the Council of the City of Woodburn has been filed with the City’s Election Officer on July 22, 2024. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2024, an election will be held within the boundaries of the City of Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon. The election shall be conducted by mail. The following question will be submitted to the qualified voters thereof: CAPTION Bonds constructing community center for recreation, fitness, aquatics, and events. QUESTION Shall Woodburn issue bonds for community center; pool and recreation upgrades; required audits, citizen oversight; won’t exceed $40 million dollars? 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 The City of Woodburn is working to transform the current Aquatic Center into a full-service community center to create a safe place for people of all ages and abilities to access recreation, wellness, and gathering opportunities. If the measure passes, bond proceeds would finance capital costs to provide a community center and related improvements expected to include: ● Indoor walking and jogging track ● Weights, cardio, exercise facilities ● Warm-water pool for recreation, therapy, exercise ● ADA accessibility upgrades to the Center and Settlemier Park ● Space for events, afterschool programs ● Upgrades to the existing lap pool ● Multi-court gymnasium ● New playground, outdoor sports courts, pathways Annual audits and a citizen oversight committee to provide accountability. Approval of this measure authorizes issuance of a principal amount of $40 million of general obligation bonds. Bonds may be issued in multiple series, each maturing within 21 years. The estimated annual tax rate is $0.99 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax rate may differ due to interest rates and changes in assessed value. ---PAGE BREAK--- Pursuant to ORS 250.296 any elector dissatisfied with this ballot title may file a petition for review of this ballot title in Marion County Circuit Court no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Petitions must be filed in accordance with the requirements of ORS 250.296. Any elector that files a petition must notify the City Elections Officer in writing by 5:00pm on the day following the day the petition was filed. The Agenda Packet containing the staff report that was approved by the City Council referring this matter to the ballot is available on the City’s website: Woodburn City Council Meeting I Woodburn, Oregon (woodburn-or.gov) or by contacting the City Recorder at [PHONE REDACTED]. Heather Pierson City Recorder