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Dallas County schedules public meeting on up to $8.5 million GO local option sales tax bonds for capital projects
Summary
On May 12 the Dallas County Board of Supervisors set a June 2 public meeting to consider issuing up to $8.5 million in General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds to finance county capital projects, including an ambulance storage facility; the board directed the auditor to publish notice as required by Iowa law.
The Dallas County Board of Supervisors on May 12 adopted Resolution 2026-0063, which sets a June 2, 2026, public meeting at 9:30 a.m. to consider issuing not-to-exceed $8.5 million in General Obligation Local Option Sales Tax Bonds. The proposed bond proceeds would be applied to county capital projects described in the resolution, including erecting and equipping a county ambulance storage facility and related site improvements.
The resolution explains the legal basis under Chapter 423B of the Code of Iowa and restates the local option sales tax allocation adopted by a November 7, 2017 election: 55% for property tax relief in unincorporated areas and 45% for capital projects and other designated purposes. The board found the proposed projects eligible under the ballot authorizations and directed the county auditor to publish notice at least 10 but no more than 20 clear days before the June 2 meeting, and to accept oral and written objections at that meeting.
Supervisor Kim Chapman introduced the resolution and moved for its adoption; Supervisor Brad Golightly seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The resolution instructs that the bonds, if ultimately issued, would be payable from the designated portion of local option sales tax receipts and, to the extent provided by law, the county—s debt service fund.
The June 2 meeting will include publication of notice in a legal newspaper and provide residents and property owners an opportunity to petition for an election under Chapter 423B if they object to the proposal. The board did not vote to issue bonds on May 12; it set the procedural steps required before issuance, including public notice and the opportunity for objections.
