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School Bond Information, April 6, 2004 Election

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Proposition 6 Fail

Administrative and Training Facility

  • Consolidate 5 rented office facilities, plus two departments located in school spaces
  • $1 million currently spent on rent can instead go to general fund or debt service (up to school board to determine)

Requested proposals from local developers

  • Lowest price and best value: renovate Kmart
  • Renovate retail shell into 168,000 sq ft of offices and conference rooms
  • Complies with Anchorage 20/20 plan to develop town centers

Cost comparison over 20 years, local taxes

  • Continue current leases: $53.8 M
  • Purchase and operate renovated Kmart: $41.9 M
  • Difference: $11.9 million

 

 

Local tax impact

$4.83

With State debt reimbursement
Estimated annual tax increase on every $100,000 of assessed valuation to retire bond debt

$12.07

Without State debt reimbursement
Estimated annual tax increase on every $100,000 of assessed valuation to retire bond debt

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Proposition 6— Administrative and Training Facility

Projects

Amount

Estimated Increase in Annual Operations & Maintenance Costs
State Reimbursement*
Administrative and Training Facility $30,000,000 $0 60%
PROPOSITION 6 TOTAL $30,000,000 $0 60%

* Subject to annual legislative appropriation

 


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