1987-05-19 - Ballots OFFICIAL BALLOT - SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
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-� Deschutes County, Oregon, May 19, 1987 NO.
STATE MEASURES
REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
1. STATE ROLE IN SELECTION OF HIGH-LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTE
REPOSITORY SITE.
QUESTION: Shall state officials continue challenges to federal selection process for
high-level nuclear waste repositories and seek greater role for Oregon?
PURPOSE: Directs state officials and agencies to continue activities to challenge
federal selection process for high-level nuclear waste repositories. Directs state of-
ficials and agencies to seek status for Oregon that would allow Oregon a greater role in
the process of selecting high-level radioactive waste repository.
ESTIMATE OF FINANCIAL EFFECT: The annual cost for legal fees anticipated in
complying with the provisions of this measure would be approximately $500,000.
YES 9
NO 10
2. CONTINUES EXISTING LEVIES TO PREVENT SCHOOL CLOSURES: TAX
BASE ELECTIONS.
QUESTION: Should school districts be allowed to continue same property tax levies
last approved by voters; submit annual tax base proposal?
PURPOSE: Authorizes school districts to levy property taxes for operations no greater
than the amount levied for operations in the prior year, without additional voter ap-
proval. Implements law requiring that, if a school board finds that schools may close for
lack of funds,the board shall authorize levy and adjust the district budget to maintain
standard schools.
Sets third Tuesday in May as annual tax base election date for school districts.
YES 18 B*
NO 19 t*
OFFICIAL BALLOT - SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT CARD
2-1 Deschutes County, Oregon, May 19, 1987 NO.
DESCHUTES COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1
5. TO LEVY OUTSIDE TAX BASE AND INCREASE NET TAX RATE.
QUESTION: Shall DCRFPD #1 levy $468,933 outside the tax base for 1987-88 and
increase net tax rate to raise the levy?
EXPLANATION: In addition to the District's current tax base levy, the DCRFPD #1
Board has proposed to raise$468,933 with this special levy measure to partially finan-
ce the 1987-88 operating budget. If this measure is approved,the levy proceeds will be
used to maintain the current level of service and help finance the District's fire and
ambulance operations. The present tax base was established in 1964 and is not
adequate to finance the present day needs of the citizens.This levy is outside the base
as limited by Oregon Constitution and will permit a one year net tax rate sufficient to
raise the levy requested.
YES 27
NO 28
OFFICIAL BALLOT - SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
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2-2 Deschutes County, Oregon, May 19, 1987 NO.
CITY OF REDMOND
51-6. ONE YEAR LEVY FOR OPERATIONS.
QUESTION: Shall the City of Redmond levy$134,346 outside its tax base for operat-
ing purposes for 1987-88?
EXPLANATION: The City's tax base was established in 1916 and is not adequate to
finance the present day needs of the citizens.This ballot asks for$134,346 to balance
the 1987-88 operating budget for the City.The estimated 1987-88 levy rate is$5.00 for
$1,000 of assessed valuation.The estimated tax cost forthis measure is an ESTIMATE
ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of
the estimate.
A "yes" vote would authorize funding for the 1987-88 fiscal year at a reduced level of
operation from the 1986-87 fiscal year. A "yes" vote will result in a total city tax rate
(combining both the general fund and bonded debt tax rates)that is estimated to be
exactly the same ($718 for $1,000 of assessed valuation) as the
tax rate for the 1986-87 fiscal year. This tax rate is an ESTIMATE YES 35 W*
ONLY based on the best information available from the county
assessor at the time of the estimate. NO 36 W*
OFFICIAL BALLOT - SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT
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3-1 Deschutes County, Oregon, May 19, 1987 NO.
LAPINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
3. 2-YEAR OPERATING SERIAL LEVY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
AMBULANCE SERVICES.
QUESTION: Shall LaPine RFPD levy $78,390 per year for two years outside the tax
base for operating ambulance services beginning 1987-88?
EXPLANATION: The funds will be used to operate an emergency medical transport
service. The full sum to be raised is $156,780. $78,390 will be raised each year. If
passed,the tax would begin in 1987-88.These funds are in addition to the District's tax
base.They are outside the limit of Section 11,Article XI, of the Oregon Constitution.The
tax will be used only for ambulance service. They will not be used to fund other fire
department operations.These taxes are about thirty-nine percent of the total costs for
an emergency medical transport service.
YES 46
NO 47
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3-2 Deschutes County, Oregon, May 19, 1987 NO.
LAPINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
3. 2-YEAR OPERATING SERIAL LEVY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
AMBULANCE SERVICES.
QUESTION: Shall LaPine RFPD levy $78,390 per year for two years outside the tax
base for operating ambulance services beginning 1987-88?
EXPLANATION: The funds will be used to operate an emergency medical transport
service. The full sum to be raised is $156,780. $78,390 will be raised each year. If
passed,the tax would begin in 1987-88.These funds are in addition to the District's tax
base.They are outside the limit of Section 11,Article XI,of the Oregon Constitution.The
tax will be used only for ambulance service. They will not be used to fund other fire
department operations.These taxes are about thirty-nine percent of the total costs for
an emergency medical transport service.
YES 46 w*
NO 47 N*
DESCHUTES RIVER RECREATION HOMESITES LIVESTOCK DISTRICT
4. FORMATION OF DESCHUTES RIVER RECREATION HOMESITES LIVE-
STOCK DISTRICT.
QUESTION: Shall the Deschutes River Recreation Homesites Livestock District be
formed?
EXPLANATION: Upon formation of the Deschutes River Recreation Homesites
Livestock District within a portion of Deschutes County, it shall become unlawful for
livestock described as horses,cattle,sheep,swine,and llamas to run at large within the
boundaries of the livestock district.
(The full legal description and map of the proposed district
are posted in each voting booth). YES 54
NO 55 W*