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Final Passage of Uncodified Ordinance Ordering the Submission of a Measure Incurring Bonded Indebtedness to the Qualified Voters of the City of Alameda at the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, for the Purpose of Financing the Cost of the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Municipal Improvement Projects. [Requires four affirmative votes]; and
Adoption of Resolution Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Submission of a Measure to Approve the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds to Finance Municipal Improvements, Establishing the Policies and Procedures for Such an Election, Requesting that the County of Alameda Conduct Such an Election, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure. (City Clerk 10021030)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the July 7, 2026 meeting, City Council adopted a resolution indicating that the public interest and necessity demand the issuance of general obligation bonds (GO bonds) to finance municipal improvement projects of the City of Alameda (City) and introduced an Ordinance submitting a GO bond measure to voters. To finalize placing the measure on the ballot, City Council needs to:
* Approve final passage of the ordinance submitting a GO bond measure to voters;
* Adopt a resolution placing the GO bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, including the 75-word ballot measure question; and
* Determine what City Councilmembers, if any, will file written arguments for or against the measure.
BACKGROUND
At the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting, staff presented the City's critical need for infrastructure funding and introduced an ordinance submitting a GO bond measure to the voters. In order for the measure to be placed on the ballot, the City Council needs to pass the ordinance and adopt ...
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