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New Prague council approves preliminary $10.415 million bond authorization for new police station after contentious public hearing
Summary
After a presentation showing the proposed bond stays within statutory debt limits, the New Prague City Council approved resolutions to adopt the CIP and preliminarily authorize up to $10,415,000 in general obligation capital improvement bonds for a proposed replacement police facility amid citizen debate and a looming 30‑day reverse referendum period.
The New Prague City Council voted to adopt a capital improvement plan and to give preliminary approval for the issuance of up to $10,415,000 in general obligation capital improvement plan bonds to fund a proposed replacement police station.
Rebecca Kurt of Ellers presented the updated CIP and a pre‑sale report, saying the documents were revised to reflect actual bids and 2025 market values. Kurt said the city’s statutory net debt limit is about $33.4 million and that adding roughly $11 million would leave more than $20 million of headroom. She estimated annual debt service for the proposed issuance at about $660,000 compared with a statutory CIP cap of roughly $1.78 million, described a 30‑year repayment structure with bonds maturing in 2055 and callable in 2035, and recommended holding a bond sale after the 30‑day reverse‑referendum window.
Public comment was sharply divided. Resident Brian…
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