Background on Bond Measure 36-170
On July 24, 2014, the CPRD Board of Directors voted to put a $19.9 million bond measure on the November 2014 ballot for the renovation of the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center. The facility, built in 1970, was in need of basic infrastructure updates. The measure also refurbished the pool facility to include modern features and amenities. Thanks to voters and Chehalem Pool Committee, Measure 36-170 was (as of Nov. 5, 2014) 62% Yes and 38% No, in favor of renovation.
This measure funds the redevelopment of CPRD’s 44-year-old community swimming pool facility as follows:
- Replacing out-of-date machinery to improve energy efficiency;
- Replacing structurally deficient cement and rebar infrastructure;
- Redeveloping pool facility to meet current demand and reduce overcrowding;
- Improved pool design to provide better safety for students and seniors;
- Construction of additional space for regional school swim meets;
- Renovations for ADA compliance;
- Demolition of existing out-of-date structures and renovation and improvement of fitness section and acquisition of new equipment;
- Parking and site improvements and furnishings and equipment related to the pool redevelopment;
- Citizen oversight would be required.
About Bonds
Bonds mature in 21 years or less from issuance and can be in more than one series. The average annual tax rate for bonds is estimated to be approximately $.45 per $1,000 of assessed property value or $45.00 annually for a home with an assessed value of $100,000. Results may differ based on actual interest rates incurred and growth in assessed value.
Chehalem Park & Recreation District may only issue neutral information regarding the bond measure. Chehalem Pool Committee, an independent volunteer group of interested citizens, ran the bond measure campaign.
