Measure Q

Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District Improvement Measure​

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Would authorize the sale of $24,000,000 of bonds to fund the improvement of parks and recreation for children, families, senior citizens, and residents; make safety/security improvements; renovate, construct, and expand parks and facilities; upgrade old restrooms; and provide shade structures/new playgrounds. Measure Q requires at least fifty-five percent (55%) of the vote in order to pass.

Fiscal Impact: Should the Fulton El Camino Recreation and Park District’s measure be adopted authorizing $24,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, the annual cost will average $1,380,000 annually while bonds are outstanding. In order to fund the full debt service of the bonds, a property tax of approximately $18.40 per $100,000 assessed property value will be levied through fiscal year 2058-59 with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, no money for salaries and all money staying local.

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Details

Pro/Con
Pro: 

Supporters argue that while our parks have been well maintained over the years, the majority are dated and were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Many decades have passed since we have made significant changes to our parks, and it is necessary that they are updated to maintain the quality of our community and to provide continued recreational opportunities for residents, families, children, and senior citizens. Please vote YES on Measure Q to allow the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District to improve local parks and facilities. 

With your YES vote, Measure Q will upgrade and renovate existing parks, grounds, and facilities while also providing new recreational opportunities to local residents. This is an important and affordable investment in our community that will increase property values, upgrade aging facilities, and make our District a great place to live for many years.

A YES vote on this measure means: you want the ​Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District​ to issue bonds in the amount of $24,000,000 to fund the improvement of parks and recreation for community members.

Con: 

No official argument against Measure Q was submitted.

A NO vote on this measure means: you do not want the ​Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District to issue these bonds.

In Depth

Measure Q would authorize the sale of $24,000,000 of bonds to fund projects such as:

  • Make safety and security improvements, including lighting, cameras and fencing

  • Renovate and upgrade old restrooms at parks and facilities

  • Replace or provide shade structures in the parks

  • Improve handicapped accessibility throughout the District

  • Upgrade playgrounds and play equipment throughout the District

  • Upgrade aging and inadequate infrastructure including electrical, plumbing,sewer systems,and roofs

  • Improve park amenities, including installing picnic tables, shade structures, trash receptacles and benches

  • Renovate the community pool, which was first built in the 1960's

  • Purchase and develop a new park in the District to include playgrounds, shade structures, and picnic areas

  • Provide a new community center with a gymnasium

  • Construct skate parks at Cottage and Howe community parks

  • Expand, renovate, resurface, or replace parking walkways/pathways lots, including

  • Upgrade, improve, and renovate sport courts, athletic facilities, and play fields, including installing exercise stations

In order to fund the full debt service of these bonds, a property tax of  $18.40 per $100,000 of assessed property value will be levied through fiscal year 2058-59. 

Source: Impartial Analysis of Measure Q

Voter Resources

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