Res No 5890 Calling Special Bond Election

RESOLUTION NO. 5890
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER,
ARIZONA, ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION TO
BE HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025, GENERAL
ELECTION, TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY
QUESTIONS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO
$475,OOO,OOO OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY;
DESIGNATING OR PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE
ELECTION IS CONDUCTED, THE TRANSLATION OF ELECTION
MATERIALS, VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND EARLY VOTING
DATES, AND RELATED MATTERS; AND RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS
TAKEN AND TO BE TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE ELECTION IN
FURTHERANCE OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona (the "City Council"), believes it to
be in the best interests of the City of Chandler, Arizona (the "City"), to authorize the issuance and
sale of up to $475,000,000 aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds, specifically
for providing funds for the following purposes:
Description of Bonds
Enhance Chandler's Parks and Recreational
Amenities to Improve Quality of Life in the
Community
Enhance Chandler Fire Department Services
and Response Through Improved Facilities
and Equipment
Enhance Chandler Police Department
Services and Response Through Improved
Facilities and Equipment
Keep Chandler Streets Safe, Improve Traffic
Flows and Reduce Commuter Times For
Chandler Residents
Principal Amount
$158,000,000
$88,000,000
$46,000,000
$183,000,000
; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the issuance and sale of up to $158,000,000 principal amount of
general obligation bonds to Enhance Chandler's Parks and Recreational Amenities to Improve
Quality of Life in the Community shall specifically be for the purposes of providing funds to
design, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, furnish, equip and install improvements and
facilities for community, neighborhood and regional parks, aquatic centers, arts and cultural
centers, recreational facilities, buildings and improvements, and including the acquisition of land
or interests therein necessary for such purposes; and
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WHEREAS, the proceeds from the issuance and sale of up to $88,000,000 principal amount of
general obligation bonds to Enhance Chandler Fire Department Services and Response Through
Improved Facilities and Equipment shall specifically be for the purposes of providing funds to
design, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, fumish, equip and install improvements and
facilities for public safety and fire facilities and improvements, related equipment, vehicles,
technology and communication systems, and including the acquisition of land or interests therein
necessary for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the issuance and sale of up to $46,000,000 principal amount of
general obligation bonds to Enhance Chandler Police Department Services and Response Through
Improved Facilities and Equipment shall specifically be for the purposes of providing funds to
design, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, furnish, equip and install improvements and
facilities for public safety and police facilities and improvements, related equipment, vehicles,
technology and communication systems, and including the acquisition of land or interests therein
necessary for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the issuance and sale of up to $183,000,000 principal amount of
general obligation bonds to Keep Chandler Streets Safe and Improve Traffic Flows and Reduce
Commuter Times For Chandler Residents shall specifically be for the purposes of providing funds
to design, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, furnish, equip and install improvements and
facilities for streets, avenues, alleys, highways, transportation and shared use path improvements,
related equipment, technology and communication systems, and traffic signals, signal control
systems and signage to keep streets safe and improve traffic flows for City residents, and including
the acquisition ofland or interests therein necessary for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to submit the questions of the authorization,
issuance and sale of such general obligation bonds to the qualified electors of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may consolidate the special election with any other election
conducted in the City on November 4,2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona,
as follows:
Section l. 
Order for Election: Ballot. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended
("A.R.S.") $ 35-453, a special bond election in the City is hereby ordered and called
to be held on November 4,2025 ("Election Day"), to submit to the qualified
electors of the City the questions as shown on the form of ballot attached hereto
and marked as Exhibit A which is a part of this resolution and the terms of which
are incorporated by reference herein. If approved, the bonds may be issued as
general obligation bonds pursuant to A.R.S. Title 35, Chapter 3, Article 3, payable
from an ad valorem tax levied on all taxable property within the corporate limits of
the City.
Section 2. 
Call for Election. Pursuant to A.R.S. $ 35-455(8), the aggregate amount of bonds
set forth above shall bear a maximum rate of interest of eight percent (8.0%) per
annuln, may run for a minimum number of years from their issue date of one (1)
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year or fraction thereof and a maximum of twenty-five (25) years. The proceeds of
the bonds shall be expended for the purposes described in the recitals of this
resolution. As of the date of this resolution, the current outstanding general
obligation debt of the City for the purposes included in the twenty percent (20%)
constitutional debt limit category will be $248,277,100 and for the purposes
included in the six percent (6%) constitutional debt limit category will be
$7,617,900. As of the date of this resolution, the twenty percent (20%) and six
percent (6%) constitutional debt limits of the City are $1,476,178,631 and
$442,853,589, respectively. The general obligation bonds may be refunded by the
issuance of general obligation refunding bonds of a weighted average maturity of
less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the weighted average maturity of the bonds
being refunded.
Publication of the Call and Notice of the Election. The publication of the call and
notice ofthe special election shall be given, or caused to be given, by the City Clerk,
as provided by law, and as may be deemed necessary and appropriate in the City
Clerk's discretion to advise the public of the election.
Informational Pamphlet. The City Cterk is hereby directed to cause the preparation
and distribution of an informational pamphlet and sample ballot for the City
pursuant to, and meeting the requirements of A.R.S. $ 35-454 and, if the City Clerk
determines it to be in the City's best interests, combine such informational pamphlet
and sample ballot with any other publicity pamphlet being prepared for the
November 4,2025 general or special election. The officers of the City are hereby
authorized to prepare and deliver, or cause to be prepared and delivered, to the City
Clerk the information necessary or appropriate for completing the informational
pamphlet, including, without limitation: the estimated debt retirement schedule for
the current amount of bonds outstanding; estimated debt retirement schedule for the
proposed bond authorization; source of repayment; estimated annual levy of
property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on the bonds; estimated issuance costs;
estimated tax impact on an ayerage owrer-occupied residence, commercial
property, and agricultural or other vacant property; estimated total cost of the
proposed bond authorization, including principal and interest; current outstanding
general obligation debt and constitutional debt limitation; an introductory statement
on behalf of the City; and a statement of the purpose for which the bonds are to be
issued.
The informational pamphlet is to be mailed at least thirty-five (35) days before the
date of the special election to the residence of each registered voter of the City as
shown on the general county register.
Arguments: Notice and Submittal. Pursuant to A.R.S. $ 35-454, as amended, the
city hereby sets the date of wednesday, August 6,2025, at the hour of 5:00 p.m.
as the deadline to submit arguments "for" or "against" authorization to issue the
bonds. Each argument shall not exceed 300 words in length, and one hundred fifty
dollars ($150.00) shall be deposited with the City Clerk by the person submitting
each argument to offset a portion of the proportionate cost of paper and printing the
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iigu-.rt. The City Clerk is authorized to publish in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City a notice stating the deadline for filing with the City
arguments "for" or "against" the bonds, for inclusion in the informational pamphlet
pertaining to the bonds. The notice for arguments shall include the estimated
average tax rate pursuant to A.R.S. $ 35-454. The City Clerk is authorized to
prepare the notice as necessary to comply with all applicable laws. In accordance
with A.R.S. $ 35-454, submitted arguments shall include sworn statements or be
notafized, and shall contain certain identiffing information for the persons or
entities submitting the arguments. Any argument that is submitted and that does
not comply with A.R.S. $ 35-454 may not be included in the informational
pamphlet.
Conduct of Election: Contracts: Expenditures. The election will be conducted in
the manner provided by law, and the poll lists kept, and the votes cast thereat will
be counted and tabulated, and the returns thereof will be made in the manner
provided by law and only persons who are qualified electors of the City will vote
at the City special bond election. The special bond election may be consolidated
with any other election conducted in the City on November 4,2025.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause ballots to be printed and
delivered to the election boards to be furnished to the qualified electors eligible to
vote at the election. The special bond election may be conducted using either
electromechanical or electronic vote recording and ballot counting equipment or
paper ballots, as shall be determined to be in the best interests of the City by the
Maricopa County Elections Department and the Mayor and the City Clerk or either
of them. The Mayor and the City Clerk or either of them is each hereby authorized
and directed to enter into a contract with the Maricopa County Recorder to obtain
precinct registers for the election and to enter into an agreement with the Maricopa
County Elections Department to conduct the election for the City.
The City Council hereby authorizes all expenditures as may be necessary to order,
notice, hold and administer the special bond election, which expenses shall be paid
from current operating funds of the City.
Deadline for Voter Resistration and Early Voting Dates. A voter in this special
bond election must be a qualified elector of the City. Maricopa County registration
and voting lists will be used for the special bond election. To be qualified to vote
in the special bond election, a City resident must be registered to vote by Monday,
October 6,2025.
Absentee/early voting with respect to the special bond election will be permitted in
accordance with the provisions of A,R.S. Title 16, Chapter 4, Article 8.
Voting Riehts Act and Spanish Translation. To comply with the Voting Rights Act
of 1965, as amended, the proceedings pertaining to this election will be translated
into Spanish and posted, published, distributed, andlor recorded in each instance
where posting, publication, distribution, andlor recording of such proceedings are
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required, such as this call of election, the notice of election, ballots, the request for
arguments, the informational pamphlet, all early voting materials and all
instructions relating thereto, including instructions at the polling places.
Establishing Polling Places: Votins System. As applicable, the polling places used
in the City will be the polling places established by Maricopa County and used for
conducting previous elections in the City, if available. The polls will be open from
6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Ballots shall be counted by the voting system in use by the Maricopa County
Elections Department for the recordation of the electors' choices as authorized by
Arizona law.
Canvass of Election. The election officials will forward the votes cast to the City
Council for canvassing. The City Council will meet at the Council Chambers on a
day that is within twenty (20) days after the election date to canvass the returns of
the election and certiff the result, as provided by Arizona law. The City Clerk is
authorized and directed to file and record a certificate of result of election in the
office of the Maricopa County Recorder: (i) disclosing the purpose of the election,
(ii) the total number of votes cast and the total number of votes for and against
creating the indebtedness and (iii) stating whether or not the indebtedness is
ordered. On filing and recording the certificate, the City Council will carry out the
purpose of the special bond election.
Severabilitv. If any section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this resolution shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability
of such section paragraph, clause or phrase shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that the City would
have adopted this resolution and each and every other section, paragraph,
subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase hereof and authorized md approved the
actions of the City pertaining to the election pursuant hereto irrespective of the fact
that any one or more sections, paragraphs, subdivisions, sentences, clauses or
phrases of this resolution may be held illegal, invalid or unenforceable.
Ratification. All actions of the City Council, officers, employees and agents of the
City which are in conformity with the pu{poses and intent of this resolution,
whether heretofore or hereafter taken, shall be and are hereby ratified, confirmed,
authorized and approved.
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PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this 24th day of
April,2025.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 5890 was duly passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the
24thday of April, 2025 and that a quorum was present thereat.
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BOND COUNSEL
Exhibit A: 
Form of Official Ballot
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EXHIBIT A
F'ORM OF' OFFICIAL BALLOT
FOR SPECIAL BOND ELECTION IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA
oN NOVEMBER 4,2025.
General Provisions for the Bond Ouestions
The following are general provisions that apply to the bond questions. Specific information for
the authorized purposes is set out in the bond questions.
o The bonds may be issued in one or more series, as tax-exempt or taxable bonds.
o The bonds may be issued in the denomination of $5,000 each or multiples thereof.
o Interest rates may be fixed or variable but shall not exceed eight percent (8.0%) per
annum.
o Interest may be evidenced by separate certificates and will be paid on July 1 and
January 1 or more frequently.
The bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the city's bonds, may be sold at prices
that include premiums not greater than permitted by law. The bonds may be refunded
by the issuance of refunding bonds with a weighted average maturity less than 75%
of the weighted average maturity of the bonds being refunded.
Each series of bonds will mature over a period not to exceed twenty-five (25) years
from their date of issuance.
o Bonds will mature on the days of each year determined by the City Council.
The city may contract for, and may apply bond proceeds to the payment of, letters of
credit, surety bonds, lines of credit or other credit or liquidity support in connection
with any one or more series of bonds.
Bond proceeds may be used to pay for all legal, accounting, financial, consulting,
architectural, design, engineering and construction management costs, if applicable,
and all other costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds and the
purposes set forth in the questions.
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ENHANCE CHANDLER'S PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES TO
IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY
Shall the City of Chandler, Arizona, be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the
city in the principal amount not exceeding $158,000,000 to provide funding for community,
neighborhood and regional parks, aquatic centers, arts and cultural centers, recreational facilities,
buildings and improvements? Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to:
o Renovate and improve existing neighborhood and community parks, recreational
facilities and buildings,
. Design and construct new city parks and recreational facilities, buildings and
improvements,
o Construct or improve multi-use fields, playgrounds and other facilities at city parks,
which may include Snedigar Sports Complex, Desert Breeze Park, Mesquite
Groves Park, and Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, and
o Renovate and improve existing pools and aquatic centers, which may include
Folley Pool.
Generated funds will be used to pay for all necessary design, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, improvement, repair, renovation, equipment and installation and associated costs
including the acquisition of land or interests therein necessary for such.
These bonds will be issued as general obligation bonds and the issuance of these bonds will result
in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds, unless the governing
body provides for payment from other sources.
BOND APPROVAL, YES
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BOND APPROVAL, NO
A "yes" vote shall authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell $158,000,000
of general obligation bonds of the City of Chandler to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A "no" vote shall not authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell such bonds
of the City of Chandler.
"Tag Line" language:
Shall Chandler be authorized to issue and sell $158,000,000 of general obligation bonds to provide
funding for community, neighborhood and regional parks, aquatic centers, arts and cultural
centers, recreational facilities, buildings and improvements?
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ENHANCE CHANDLER FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND RESPONSE
THROUGH IMPROVED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Shall the City of Chandler, Arizona, be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the
city in the principal amount not exceeding $88,000,000 to provide funding for public safety and
fire facilities and improvements, related equipment, vehicles, technology and communication
systems? Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to:
o Construct a new city fire station and related public safety facilities,
'. Repair and renovate existing city fire stations and related public safety facilities,
and
o Acquire emergency vehicles which may include fire engines and ladder trucks.
Generated funds will be used to pay for all necessary design, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, improvement, repair, renovation, equipment and installation and associated costs
including the acquisition of land or interests therein necessary for such purposes.
These bonds willbe issued as general obligation bonds and the issuance of these bonds will result
in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds, unless the governing
body provides for payment from other sources.
BOND APPROVAL, YES
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BOND APPROVAL, NO
A "yes" vote shall authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and selt $88,000,000 of
general obligation bonds of the City of Chandler to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A "no" vote shall not authori ze the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell such bonds
of the City of Chandler.
"Tag Line" language:
Shall Chandler be authorized to issue and sell $88,000,000 of general obligation bonds to provide
funding for public safety and fire facilities and improvements, related equipment, vehicles,
technology and communication systems?
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ENHANCE CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND RESPONSE
THROUGH IMPROVED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Shall the City of Chandler, Arizona, be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the
city in the principal amount not exceeding $46,000,000 to provide funding for public safety and
police facilities and improvements, related equipment, vehicles, technology and communication
systems? Projects may include, but are not limited to, those intended to:
o Renovate and improve the city Police main station to increase capacity and
optimize utilization,
o Acquire technology and radio communication equipment to enhance police
responsiveness, and
o Acquire emergency vehicles, which may include command and control vehicles
and tactical vehicles.
Generated funds will be used to pay for all necessary design, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, improvement, repair, renovation, equipment and installation and associated costs
including the acquisition of land or interests therein necessary for such purposes.
These bonds will be issued as general obligation bonds and the issuance of these bonds will result
in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds, unless the governing
body provides for payment from other sources.
BOND APPROVAL, YES r
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BOND APPROVAL, NO
A "yes" vote shall authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell $46,000,000 of
general obligation bonds of the City of Chandler to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A "no" vote shall not authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell such bonds
of the City of Chandler.
"Tag Line" language:
Shall Chandler be authorized to issue and sell $46,000,000 of general obligation bonds to provide
funding for public safety and police facilities and improvements, related equipment, ,ehicles,
technology and communication systems?
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KEEP CHANDLER STREETS SAFE,IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOWS AND REDUCE
COMMUTER TIMES FOR CHANDLER RESIDENTS
Shall the City of Chandler, Arizona, be authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the
city inthe principal amount not exceeding $183,000,000 to provide funding for streets, avenues,
alleys, highways, transportation and shared use path improvements, related equipment, technology
and communication systems, and traffic signals, signal control systems and signage to keep streets
safe, improve traffic flows and reduce commuter times for city residents? Projects may include,
but are not limited to, those intended to:
o Repave and repair existing streets and intersections in the city,
o Improve and repair traffic signals and signal control systems,
o Improve city streets, which may include improvements to McQueen and Kyrene
Roads,
o Improve city intersections, which may include the Arizona Ave./Warner Road
intersection and Kyrene Road/Chandler Blvd. intersection, and
o Design and construct shared use paths.
Generated funds will be used to pay for all necessary design, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, improvement, repair, renovation, equipment and installation and associated costs
including the acquisition of land or interests therein necessary for such purposes.
These bonds will be issued as general obligation bonds and the issuance of these bonds will result
in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds, unless the governing
body provides for payment from other sources.
BOND APPROVAL, YES
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BOND APPROVAL, NO
A "yes" vote shall authorize the City of Chandler governing body to issue and sell $183,000,000
of general obligation bonds of the City of Chandler to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A "no" vote shall not authorize the City of Chandler goveming body to issue and sell such bonds
of the City of Chandler.
"Tag Line" language:
Shall Chandler be authorized to issue and sell $ I 83,000,000 of general obligation bonds to provide
funding for streets, avenues, aIleys, highways, transportation and shared use path improvements,
related equipment, technology and communication systems, and traffic signals, signal control
systems and signage?
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QUESTTON NO. 4