Bond Issues for a November 2006 Referendum

The Notice of Intent to Apply to the Local Government Commission for Approval of Bonds has been filed by the City of Greensboro for the November 2006 referendum. The Greensboro City Council has determined the order that the bonds will appear on the November ballot.

City Council held a public hearing to receive input on the following proposed bond issues on Tuesday, July 31. Comments are also being accepted online and by calling the Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489). 

The following bond issues will appear on the November ballot:

$24,500,000	Fire Station Bonds will provide funds for constructing, equipping and furnishing additional fire stations, including the acquisition of fire fighting apparatus, and acquiring any necessary land.
5,200,000	Public Building Renovation Bonds will provide funds for renovating and improving City-owned buildings that house City government offices, including constructing new roofs and installing new heating and cooling systems.
10,000,000	Economic Development Bonds will provide funds to support industrial parks and provide infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and street improvements, and acquisition of land for economic development projects.
8,600,000	Library Facilities Bonds will provide funds for constructing, equipping and furnishing new branch libraries and renovating and expanding existing branch libraries, including the acquisition of any necessary land.
5,300,000	Greensboro Historical Museum Bonds will provide funds for renovating the Greensboro Historical Museum in order to provide additional exhibit space, including the acquisition of equipment and furnishings.
36,000,000	War Memorial Auditorium Bonds will provide funds for renovating the Greensboro War Memorial Auditorium, including the lobby, seating areas, balconies, restrooms, and other structures, and improving handicapped access.
5,000,000	Parks and Recreational Facilities Bonds will provide funds for providing neighborhood parks and recreational facilities in Greensboro, including the acquisition of land and the installation of equipment.
850,000	Neighborhood Redevelopment Bonds will provide funds for acquiring and improving land in the Ole Asheboro Neighborhood redevelopment area and other redevelopment areas in Greensboro to further the City's urban redevelopment program.
5,500,000	War Memorial Baseball Stadium Bonds will provide funds for renovating the Greensboro War Memorial Baseball Stadium, including locker rooms, restrooms and the catering area.
9,000,000	Swimming Center Bonds will provide funds for constructing and equipping a facility for competitive, educational, and therapeutic swimming events, including the acquisition of any necessary land.
5,000,000	International Civil Rights Museum Bonds will provide funds for renovating and furnishing an international civil rights museum. The issuance of Bonds is contingent on the museum raising $5 million in matching funds from external sources.