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16-93 Resolution \ . RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS Dayton legal Blank Co., Form No. 30045 'I I II I I Resolution No. 16-93 Passed - 19n +- - --- I I I A RESOLUTION ENDORSING STATE ISSUE 1 WHICH I I I 'I AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO ISSUE BONDS, TO BE I I, RETIRED FROM GENERAL STATE REVENUES, TO [I Ii FINANCE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR STATE AND I II LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, TO PRESERVE I II OHIO'S NATURAL AREAS AND HABITATS, AND TO I PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH FLOOD CONTROL, I I. POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. II I' I II WHEREAS, Ohio's parks, forests, recreation areas and natural resources are I I among the state's most valuable natural and economic assets; and I I WHEREAS, State Issue 1 does not raise taxes or require additional property I i tax millage; and I i I WHEREAS, it has been nearly 30 years since many of Ohio's parks and I i recreation areas were built or expanded -- and after a quarter century of , I heavy use are now in need of rehabilitation and repair; and WHEREAS, of the nation's 10 most populous states, Ohio is the only one that does not have a dedicated funding source for its parks and natural resources; and WHEREAS, state Issue 1 -- which Ohio voters will be asked to approve on November 2nd -- authorizes the State of Ohio to issue bonds, which will be retired from general state revenues, to finance capital improvements for state and local parks and recreation areas, to preserve Ohio's natural areas and habitats, and to promote health and safety through flood control, pollution prevention and water quality improvement; and WHEREAS, State Issue 1 allows the state to issue up to $50 million in bonds annually, with a maximum of $200 million in bonds outstanding at any time -- thus providing a perpetual endowment for Ohiio's parks and natural resources; and WHEREAS, State Issue 1 requires that at least $1 out of every $5 generated through the issuance of the first $200 million in bonds be available to local parks and recreation facilities, to help communities address the substantial need for close-to-home facilities as part of Ohio's parks and recreation system; and WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources current policy of giving priority to local outdoor recreation projects through the distribution of Land and Water Conservation funds is a valuable asset to fund active city parks; and WHEREAS, passage of Issue One should enable ODNR to dedicate 100 percent of the Land and Water Conservation fund to local projects for the duration of the bond issue; and WHEREAS, development of parkland for active and passive recreation is a top priority of Dublin City Council; and NOW, THE~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Council of the City of Dublin, state of Ohio, of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That the Dublin City Council endorses State Issue 1 and encourages the citizens of Dublin to vote YES on this constitutional amendment on November 2nd. Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed this J l-d, day of C (J'z;;:::.t-G~ , 1993. ~i~~ ATTEST: ~~L (l ~'0~ Clerk of Council I hel1'h\' terffv thot copies of this ~/-Rcso!ution were posted in ill:; my of Dublin in accordance wit~ Section 731.25 of the C:lio Revised Coue. ~ a~ Oll:.l: fIf ruumil. Dublin, Ohio votE S on Issue PROTECTING OI-IIO'S PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES o n November 2nd, Ohio voters will have an op- Why is Issue 1 needed -- and how portunity to protect the important investments lat have already been madein ourstate and local parks will the bond dollars be used? ld natural resources. With a YES vole on Issue 1, they ill voice their willingess to address some of the most With the passage ofIssue 1, state and local governments critical challenges that lie ahead for Ohio's parks and will have the resources needed to protect and improve natural resources. They will signify their desire to Ohio's parks, forests, recreation areas, and natural re- promote health and safety through flood con trol, pol- source infrastructures. They will be able to make neces- lution prevention and water quality improvements. sary improvements and repairs n and save our natural L .~~-----_.-------.~ .---~.-I heritage for future generations to enjoy. What does Issue 1 say? i .--.- --~-----_._-------- I Issue 1 is needed to improve and renovate Ohio's parks, Issue 1 was proposed by GovernorGeorge V. V oinovich forests, and recreation areas. and passed by the Ohio General Assembly n with the bipartisan support of the state's legislative leaders: . Many of Ohio's parks and recreation areas were Senate President Stan Aronoff, House Speaker Vern built or expanded in the 1960s and 1970s -- more than a Riffe, Senate Minority Leader Robert Boggs, and Ilouse quarter century ago. Park attendance is up 43% over Minority Leader Jo Ann Davidson. lhe past decade -- 73% since 1960. Today, a major investment is required to protect, repair and restore To improve state and local parks and recreation areas, these natural treasures. as well as enhance the use and enjoyment of Ohio's natural resources, this constitutional amendment wi I!: . There is a pressing need to modernize facilities in Ohio's 72 state parks, ineludingcabins, campgrounds, 1. Authorize the State of Ohio to issue bonds, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, bath houses, which will be retired from general state rev- beaches, marinas and docks, launch ramps, and rest enues, to finance capital improvements for rooms. state and local parks and recreation areas, to preserve Ohio's natural areas and habitats, and · Repairsand improvements are needed in Ohio's to promote health and safety through flood 19 slale forests, and the state's two tree nurseries musl control, pollution prevention and water qual- be modernized. ity improvement. Therefore, statewide projects to protect the state's in- 2. Limit the total outstanding principal amount vestments and meet public expectations for modern, of all bonds issued under this amendment to weII-maintained parks and recreational areas wiII in- $200 million, and bonds issued within a single elude: electrical system renovations in buildings and year to $50 million, which shall be general campgrounds, roof replacements, rest room modern- obligations of the state. ization projects and visitor centers. Areas requiring immediate attention include campgrounds, picnic ar- 3. Require that at least 20% of the initial bond cas, cabins, and beaches in Ohio state parks. dollars ($200 million) will be available to Ohio communities for local capital improvements Other projects in Ohio's parks and recreational areas projects related to natural resources. wiII include trails, bikeways and parking areas, as well as sites for boating and fishing access to Lake Erie, the Issue 1 will NOT raise taxes. It is NOT a levy isslle, and Ohio River and the state's inland lakes and streams. will NOT require additional property tax'miIIage. Funding wiII be aIIocaled to develop or renovale stale recreational facilities to accommodate people wilh dis- Issue 1 will preserve past investments and lay a abilities, as required by recently-enacted federal law. founda tion for the futu re, without WI i1lrre{1se i1l taxes. \ RECYCLED PAPER I SOY-BASED INK @ ~i&t,! NOT PRINTED OR DISTRIBUTED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE ~ . \ REASONS \VII Y OHIO VOTERS Sll()ULI) sUPPolrr ISSUE I 1 Issue I is needed to protect and improve 6 {"sue 1 docs SOT raise t(L'tes. Bonds our parks,forests, recreation areas, awl !SSLk'd UI idl'llhe authoritv ofthis consti- ~ natural resources. l uti (l II ~1I ~1I11 L' II d Illl' 11 t \V i II be r e t ire d fro III ~',l'lll'l(Ji Sldll' ICVl'I1UCS. 2 With its investment in Ol1io's natural afldeconomicassets, Issue I will stimu- 7 IsSllC liS IleedeJ.toconservewulprotect late the state's economy -- creating new Ohio's natural resources and unique I1abi- jobs through capital improvement tats. projects and the expansion ofthe state's travel and tourism industr)'. 8 Issue I is needed to improve Ol1io's local parks awl recreatiollfacilities. At [east 3 Many of Ohio's parks and recreation , of the initial bonJ. dollars autho- areas were built or expanded more thall I!/d by thiS CUllstltllllunal amendment a quarter century ago. Today, a major \V II j bl' ~i \a i I ab Ie to com III un i ties for investment is required to protect, repair lucal capnal Improvement projects. and restore these natural treasures. 9 Ufthe nation's 10 most populous states, 4 Issue I establishes a comprehensivepro- oll(r Ol1io lacks a speciflcfundillg source gram... with a specific funding source for its parhs and natural resources. ... to protect and preserve Ohio's natural resources. 10 Isslle j IS attracting broad bipartisan support. It was proposed by Govcmor 5 Issue 1 will protect our precious water CJeorge V Voinovich and passed by the resources by defending against erosion, Ohiu General Assembly n with the ac- pollution and agricultural runotl that tlve supp0l1 of Senate President Stan threaten Ohio's lakes and waterways. AronofTand House Speaker Vem Riffe. On November 211d ... Vor:~~l Paid It)! hv OHIOANS FOR OUR P:\RKS ;\1\1) \i\llJRAL RESOURCES .knndk Bradk)'. Tr~asur~r. ()()3~ Ilulllk\' R\.\ad. C'lliUlllhu>, ()111" .U2.2') , Issue 1 is needed to protect our 71'afer rl'.courres and more than the federal funding presently available to promote Ohioans' health and safety. local communities and will require only 25% in local matching funds. . Substantial investments are needed to manage and protect Ohio's ground water, as well as its surface Issue 1 ... Developing and drinking water resources. Improvements are needed in the state's deteriorating water management Ohio's Assets -- Naturally infrastructure, and dollars are needed to provide tech- nical flood information to local communities. On November 2nd, Ohio voters will have an opportu- nity to preserve, improve and protect Ohio's parks and . Safety improvements are critically needed at32 natural resources. With the passage of Issue I, Ohioans state-owned dams -- many in our state parks. Repairs will be able to: must be made in order to correct dclerioraling condi- make sure our parks and natural areas are clean, ions that pose a potential threat to downstream homes . nd properties. modem and safe -- and protected for future generations of Ohioans. (Of the nation's 10 most populous states, only . Waste water and water supply systems at 31 Ohio lacks a specific funding source for its parks and state parks must be upgraded in order to ensure safe na tural resources.) drinking water for the public -- and 10 protect surface and ground water from contamination. Abandoned . stimulate Ohio's economy -- creating new jobs water wells at state parks and other public lands must tit rough capital improvement projects and the expansion be capped to further protect groundwater supplies. of the state's travel and tourism industry. Therefore, dollars will be available for ca pi tal projects to . protect our precious water resources by defending protect ground water, surface waler and drinking wa- against erosion, pollution and agricultural runoff tltat ter -- and to provide geological information for use in tllreaten Ohio's lakes and waterways. Repair of deterio- wise land-use decision making. Dams at state parks, rating dams will ensure tlte safety of state-owned reser- lakes and other state-owned facilities -- which are voirs and lakes. essential to maintaining important lakes and reservoirs for flood-water management, recreational opportuni- . establish a comprehensive program to protect and ties and habitat protection -- will be rehabilitated. preseroe Ohio's natural resources -- one tltat addresses botlt tl,e needs of state and local parks and natural areas. Issue 1 is needed to consenle /llld I'rofl'rf OITi,,',- Itafllml VOY~~l resources and ullique 1ll1hitafs. · Funds are needed to preserve outstanding ex- amples of Ohio's natural heritage, including natural areas and unique habitats. Privately-held land within existing state parks, forests, nature preserves and wild- This is why Issue 1 is drawing support from many of 'tife areas need to be acquired in order 10 facilitate aroper land and resource development. Ohio's business, labor and community leaders nand from a wide range of civic and environmental organiza- Funding also will be available for projects to preserve tions from throughout the state. outstanding examples of Ohio's natural heritage and Issue 1 is supported by Frances S. Buchholzer, director scenic rivers; to address non-point source pollution, including agricultural pollution and other watershed of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Her management issues; and to restore and protect state- predecessor, former ODNR director Joseph J. Sommer, owned lakes, watersheds and streams. is serving as co-chair of the bipartisan citizens advisory committee formed to support this important parks and Issue 1 is needed to iml'ro7'(' Ohio's fooll I'ilrks (1I1d natural resources issue. recreational facilities. Initially, at least $40 million in state matching funds will be available to communities, through a competitive grant program, to address the substantial need for close-to-home facilities as part of Ohio's park and recreation system. The remaining dollars -- up to $160 Paid for by million -- will be allocated for capita] improvements at OHIOANS FOR OUR PARKS state parks and natural resources. AND NATURAL RESOURCES \ The $40 million in state matching funds is substantially Jennctte Bradlcy, Treasurer, 6035 Huntley Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 "