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On May 2, 2024 the board unanimously passed a resolution that authorizes a $10 million bond measure to go before voters. In a follow-up board discussion on May 16th, the board passed a motion by a majority vote, 4-1, clarifying the intent of the use of up to the $10 million of bond funding with the following statement: “Should the Ray Williamson pool renovation bond measure created through Resolution 2024-04 be approved by the voters on the August 6, 2024 ballot, then the board hereby clarifies that its intent is to expand the Ray Williamson pool to an eight-lane width and create an even depth of 6.5 feet so long as the construction is financially feasible.”
If passed, the bond measure would:
Complete all Phase 1 upgrades to architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems; replace pool deck.
Replace pool shell and underlying plumbing.
Expand the existing pool, adding two additional swimming lanes.
Create a consistent pool depth to increase safety and meet user needs.
What would the proposed bond measure cost if it passes?
Estimated bond tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The owner of a home assessed at $1,000,000 would pay $60 per year or $5 per month.
What will happen if the proposed bond measure does not pass?
The Ray Williamson Pool will be renovated in its current configuration.
On May 2, 2024 the board unanimously passed a resolution that authorizes a $10 million bond measure to go before voters. In a follow-up board discussion on May 16th, the board passed a motion by a majority vote, 4-1, clarifying the intent of the use of up to the $10 million of bond funding with the following statement: “Should the Ray Williamson pool renovation bond measure created through Resolution 2024-04 be approved by the voters on the August 6, 2024 ballot, then the board hereby clarifies that its intent is to expand the Ray Williamson pool to an eight-lane width and create an even depth of 6.5 feet so long as the construction is financially feasible.”
If passed, the bond measure would:
Complete all Phase 1 upgrades to architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems; replace pool deck.
Replace pool shell and underlying plumbing.
Expand the existing pool, adding two additional swimming lanes.
Create a consistent pool depth to increase safety and meet user needs.
What would the proposed bond measure cost if it passes?
Estimated bond tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The owner of a home assessed at $1,000,000 would pay $60 per year or $5 per month.
What will happen if the proposed bond measure does not pass?
The Ray Williamson Pool will be renovated in its current configuration.
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Built in 1970, the Ray Williamson Pool has been in continual operation for 54 years. Due to aging infrastructure, the Park District began investigating options for renovation or replacement of the Ray Williamson pool in 2016. In 2022, the District engaged Stemper Architectural Collaborative to complete a comprehensive assessment of the pool. The study concluded that renovation was the most fiscally responsible option. Renovation did not include increasing capacity, which was one of the goals identified over the past decade. In December of 2023, an idea was presented to the District to add two additional lanes and change the tank depth while completing the renovation. This idea has been vetted and found to be a feasible option by Stemper. The funding plan for the original project will be a combination of district reserves, fundraising, grants and loans, committing the District to extended loan payments for a minimum of 15 years. The funding plan for the expansion project is only possible with a bond measure, which would eliminate the need for a loan. The use of District reserves and fundraising is anticipated to be less. To complete the project, the District will need to secure a loan and commit up to $2.5 M in reserves. Passage of the bond eliminates the need for a loan and reduces the burden on reserves. Fundraising in either scenario could further reduce the impact on District resources.
If passed, the bond measure would:
Expand the existing pool, adding two additional swimming lanes.
Create a consistent pool depth to increase safety and meet user needs.
What would the proposed bond measure cost if it passes?
Estimated bond tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The owner of a home assessed at $1,000,000 would pay $60 per year or $5 per month.
What will happen if the proposed bond measure does not pass?
The Ray Williamson Pool will be renovated in its current configuration.
Built in 1970, the Ray Williamson Pool has been in continual operation for 54 years. Due to aging infrastructure, the Park District began investigating options for renovation or replacement of the Ray Williamson pool in 2016. In 2022, the District engaged Stemper Architectural Collaborative to complete a comprehensive assessment of the pool. The study concluded that renovation was the most fiscally responsible option. Renovation did not include increasing capacity, which was one of the goals identified over the past decade. In December of 2023, an idea was presented to the District to add two additional lanes and change the tank depth while completing the renovation. This idea has been vetted and found to be a feasible option by Stemper. The funding plan for the original project will be a combination of district reserves, fundraising, grants and loans, committing the District to extended loan payments for a minimum of 15 years. The funding plan for the expansion project is only possible with a bond measure, which would eliminate the need for a loan. The use of District reserves and fundraising is anticipated to be less. To complete the project, the District will need to secure a loan and commit up to $2.5 M in reserves. Passage of the bond eliminates the need for a loan and reduces the burden on reserves. Fundraising in either scenario could further reduce the impact on District resources.
If passed, the bond measure would:
Expand the existing pool, adding two additional swimming lanes.
Create a consistent pool depth to increase safety and meet user needs.
What would the proposed bond measure cost if it passes?
Estimated bond tax rate of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The owner of a home assessed at $1,000,000 would pay $60 per year or $5 per month.
What will happen if the proposed bond measure does not pass?
The Ray Williamson Pool will be renovated in its current configuration.
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