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District financial advisers outline $50 million GO bond plan, target no property-tax increase
Summary
Financial advisers from PFM told the board the district is planning a $50 million general-obligation bond package for projects, targeting a November 2025 voter question and a debt-service levy structured to avoid a net property-tax increase for taxpayers under current law.
A financial-team presentation at the May 1 Southeast Polk board meeting outlined plans for a proposed $50 million general-obligation (GO) bond package, a timeline to place the question before voters in November 2025, and a repayment plan designed to keep the district’s debt-service levy near its current level.
Suzanne Gerlach (introduced by district staff) and a PFM adviser described the proposal as a $50 million project budget with a $51 million “not to exceed” bond authorization to cover issuance costs. The advisers said they are using conservative market…
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