HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 10_Bond Issue for Funding Infrastructure_2009.10.16CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2009-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, SUPPORTING A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE OWASSO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, offering a quality public education is essential to the growth of any
community. For many years, Owasso has been recognized as having one of the finest
public school systems in the state; and,
WHEREAS, the Owasso Public School student capacity has increased from 8,000
students in 2003 to 10,500 students in 2009; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2009, the Owasso Board of Education voted unanimously to
call an October bond issue as a result of extensive planning by the Lang-Range Bond
Committee comprised of patrons, parents, teachers and school administrators; and,
WHEREAS, over the past five years a tremendous commitment has been made to
Owasso Public Schools by the citizens of Owasso. Approximately 80 million dollars has
been invested in the improvement of infrastructure and operations for the school system
to bring facilities of the district up to a 6A suburban school level; and,
WHEREAS, a special election has been called for Tuesday, October 13, 2009 for the
purpose of determining whether or not the citizens of the District desire to approve
funding for needed infrastructure improvements and academic needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, to-wit:
THAT, The Owasso City Council recognizes the need for continual improvement for
our school system and that such improvement directly benefits and enhances the well
being of all of Owasso's students, residents and businesses; and,
THAT, The Owasso City Council supports the proposed bond issue placed before the
voters on October 13, 2009 and urges all residents to be informed and participate by
voting in the election.
DATED this 6th day of October 2009.
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Stephen ataudella, Mayor
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