Independence voters to consider $197M in bonds for police, streets, parks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The City of Independence is asking voters on Tuesday, April 8, to consider three general obligation bonds totaling $197 million that would fund capital improvement projects related to public safety, transportation and parks.
Each question related to the general obligation (G.O.) bonds requires 4/7ths of the vote — or 57.14% — to pass.
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Also referred to as the 'IndeGO' bond program, the city said this is the first time in its history that it has put G.O. bonds on the ballot.
The bonds are set to be repaid through property taxes levied on property owners within the city, and according to the city, it would have up to 20 years to repay the interest and principal.
The first bond-related question that Independence voters will see when they head to the polls on April 8 asks if the city should issue $130 million in G.O. bonds to fund the construction of a new centrally-located justice center to house the Independence Police Department and municipal court. It would also fund the purchase of an animal control facility.
The second question asks voters to consider whether the city should issue G.O. bonds in the amount of $55 million to reconstruct and repair streets, bridges and school sidewalks throughout the city.
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The third question asks voters to consider $12 million in bonds to upgrade the existing Independence Athletic Complex and improve historic buildings, including the Bingham-Waggoner Estate.
All of the projects are detailed on the city's website.
The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 8.
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