MINUTES OF THE CANVASS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
MAY 12, 2009
Chairperson Neuzil called to order the Johnson County Board of Supervisors at 9:00 a.m. to act as a canvass board to certify the results of the Local Option Sales and Services Tax Special Election of May 5, 2009. Members present were: Pat Harney, Larry Meyers, Terrence Neuzil, Sally Stutsman, and Rod Sullivan.
ABSTRACT OF VOTES
For the public measure “C” – City of Coralville. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Coralville at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for the purpose of flood protection infrastructure projects, and the provision of matching funds for dollars received from federal or state programs to assist with flood protection infrastructure projects.
For the question there were: Nine hundred fifty-six (956) votes. Against the question there were nine hundred sixty-four (964) votes. Total votes cast were one thousand nine hundred twenty (1,920).
We therefore declare the public measure “C” not to be adopted.
For The Public Measure “H” – City Of Hills. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Hills at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: % for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for the improvement of streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, sanitary sewer systems, and parks.
For the question there were ninety-seven (97) votes. Against the question there were thirty-seven (37) votes. Total votes cast were one hundred thirty-four (134).
We therefore declare the public measure “H” to be adopted.
For the Public Measure “B” – City Of Iowa City. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Iowa City at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for remediation, repair and protection of flood impacted public infrastructure, and local matching funds for dollars received from any federal or state programs to assist with flood remediation, repair and protection of flood impacted public infrastructure.
For the question there were three thousand six hundred forty-one (3,641) votes. Against the question there were three thousand six hundred thirty-four (3,634) votes. Total votes cast were seven thousand two hundred seventy-five (7,275) votes.
We therefore declare the public measure “B” to be adopted.
For the public measure “E” – City of Lone Tree. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Lone Tree at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for community improvements to include streets/curb and gutter, water, sewer, storm sewer, parks and other community improvement projects.
For the question there were fifty-four (54) votes. Against the question there were forty-five (45) votes. Total votes cast were ninety-nine (99).
We therefore declare the public measure “E” to be adopted.
For the public measure “D” – City of North Liberty. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of North Liberty at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for the construction and improvement of city streets, including but not limited to Highway 965.
For the question there were two hundred ninety (290) votes. Against the question there were four hundred fifty-one (451) votes. Total votes cast were seven hundred forty-one (741).
We therefore declare the public measure “D” not to be adopted.
For the public measure “I” – City of Oxford. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Oxford at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for community improvement projects and essential corporate purposes.
For the question there were seventy-three (73) votes. Against the question there were sixty-seven (67) votes. Total votes cast were one hundred forty (140).
We therefore declare the public measure “I” to be adopted.
For the public measure “F” – City of Shueyville. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Shueyville at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for public works and infrastructure such as streets and other community improvement projects.
For the question there were twenty-three (23) votes. Against the question there were twenty-one (21) votes. Total votes cast were forty-four (44).
We therefore declare the public measure “F” to be adopted.
For the public measure “J” – City of Solon. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Solon at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for street improvements, water and sewer infrastructure, or the construction/maintenance of any public facility.
For the question there were one hundred eighteen (118) votes. Against the question there were ninety-two (92) votes. Total votes cast were two hundred ten (210).
We therefore declare the public measure “J” to be adopted.
For the public measure “G” – City of Swisher. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Swisher at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for the General Fund to be used for city improvement.
For the question there were fifty-two (52) votes. Against the question there were thirty-one (31) votes. Total votes cast were eighty-three (83).
We therefore declare the public measure “G” to be adopted.
For the public measure "K" – City of Tiffin. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of Tiffin at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are: 25% for park and recreation improvements, 75% for community improvements to include sidewalk, street, public safety, water and sewer improvements and any other lawful purposes of the City of Tiffin.
For the question there were seventy-nine (79) votes. Against the question there were fifty-nine (59) votes. Total votes cast were one hundred thirty-eight (138).
We therefore declare the public measure “K” to be adopted.
For the public measure “N” – Unincorporated Johnson County. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the unincorporated area of the county of Johnson at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 50% for property tax relief in the unincorporated area of the county of Johnson.
The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is: 50% for improvement and/or maintenance of Johnson County secondary roads and bridges.
For the question there were eight hundred eighty-five (885) votes. Against the question there were one thousand five hundred ninety-seven (1,597) votes. Total votes cast were two thousand four hundred eighty-two (2,482).
We therefore declare the public measure “N” not to be adopted.
For the public measure “L” – City of University Heights. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of University Heights at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purpose for which the revenue shall otherwise be expended is: 100% for street improvements, sidewalk widening projects, and/or any other lawful purpose.
For the question there were one hundred fifty-nine (159) votes. Against the question there were forty (40) votes. Total votes cast were one hundred ninety-nine (199).
We therefore declare the public measure “L” to be adopted.
For the public measure “M” – City of West Branch. A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the city of West Branch at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective from July 1, 2009, until June 30, 2013.
Revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows: 0% for property tax relief.
The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are: 50% for funding library services. 50% for funding parks and recreation services.
For the question there were four (4) votes. Against the question there were six (6) votes. Total votes cast were ten (10).
We therefore declare the public measure “M” not to be adopted.
Motion by Stutsman, second by Sullivan,to approve the results of the Local Option Sales and Services Tax Special Election of May 5, 2009. Roll call: aye: Harney, Stutsman, Neuzil, Sullivan, Meyers.
Adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
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Terrence Neuzil, Chair, Board of Supervisors
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Attest: Tom Slockett, Auditor
By:
On the ______ of _________________, 2009
By Nancy Tomkovicz, Recording Secretary
These minutes were sent for publication and formal approval on May 21, 2009.
Sent to the Board of Supervisors at 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2009.