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Adoption of Resolution Requesting and Authorizing the County of Alameda to Levy a Tax on All Real and Personal Property in the City of Alameda as a Voter Approved Levy for the General Obligation Bonds Issued Pursuant to a General Election Held November 7, 2000 for the Alameda Library. (Finance 10024051)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 7, 2000, the voters of the City of Alameda (City) passed Measure "O," authorizing the issuance of bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $10,600,000 (Bonds) to finance the acquisition, construction, and completion of a new Main Library facility and make improvements to two branch library facilities (Project) in the City. On September 17, 2013, the City issued $9,010,000 of 2013 General Obligation Bonds (the Refunding Bonds) to refund the outstanding 2003 bonds, creating savings via a reduced interest rate.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the County to levy all real and personal property in the City to provide for sufficient funds to pay principal and interest on the Bonds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26. The required tax rate for FY 2025-26 is $2.50/$100,000 of assessed valuation. This is substantially lower than the maximum rate of $15.98/$100,000 of assessed valuation over 30 years and 18% less than the rate for FY 2024-25. The reason the proposed tax levy has decreased from $3.00/$100,000 in the prior year to $2.50/$100,000 in the current year is due to the increased interest earned on the Bond's cash balance. This excess interest will be used to offset the cost to the taxpayer. Staff estimates the tax rate will generate just north of $500,000 in collections during FY 2025-26. As of June 30, 2025, the outstanding bond balance was $4,740,000.
BACKGROUND
On November 7, 2000, the voters of the City passed Measure "O," authorizing the issuance of Bonds in an amount not-to...
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