NOTICE OF ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) REFERENDUM
TOWN OF SUPERIOR
April 3, 2018
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an advisory (non-binding) referendum election to be held in the Town of Superior on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following proposed Resolution of the Town Board will be submitted to a vote of the people:
TOWN OF SUPERIOR
DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) REFERENDUM QUESTION TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE (1) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE TOWN OF SUPERIOR FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND (2) PURCHASE OF LAND TO CONSTRUCT SAID BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, is considering constructing a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is additionally considering the purchase of land to construct a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the long-term investment of the construction of such facility; and
WHEREAS, the answer to these questions will help guide and provide direction to the Board of Supervisors as it considers future actions concerning town facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems it desirable, and in the best interest of the Town, to direct the Town Clerk to submit advisory (non-binding) questions approved by the Board of Supervisors to the electors to solicit public input at the election to be held on April 3, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Superior, as follows:
Section 1. Advisory Referendum Election Date. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to call advisory (non-binding) referendum questions at the General Election to be held April 3, 2018, for the purpose of soliciting public input.
Section 2. Advisory (non-binding) Public Question on the Purchase of Additional Land for the Construction of a New Building for the Town of Superior Fire Department. An advisory (non-binding) public question shall be submitted to the voters of the Town of Superior, Douglas, County, Wisconsin as follows:
“Should the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, purchase land within the town at the cost not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of constructing a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department?” Yes or No
Section 3. Advisor (non-binding) Public Question on the Construction of a New Building for the Town of Superior Fire Department. An advisory (non-binding) public question shall be submitted to the voters of the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin as follows:
“Should the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, construct a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $1.8 million in order to support the current and future needs of the Town?” Yes or No
Section 4. Publication and Filing. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to file this authorizing resolution and other related matters with the appropriate election officials in accordance with applicable law.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Dated and approved this 23rd day of January, 2018.
The questions will appear on the ballot as follows:
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) REFERENDUM VOTE
Question 1: “Should the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, purchase land within the town at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of constructing a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department?”
EXPLANATION
A “yes” vote is in favor of Section 2 of the Resolution set forth above and is a vote supporting the purchase of land within the town at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of constructing a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department.
A “no” vote is opposed to Section 2 of the Resolution set forth and is a vote opposing the purchase of land within the town at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for the purpose of constructing a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department.
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) REFERENDUM VOTE
Question 2: “Should the Town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, construct a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $1.8 million in order to support the current and future needs of the Town?”
EXPLANATION
A “yes” vote is in favor of Section 3 of the Resolution set forth above and is a vote supporting the construction of a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $1.8 million in order to support the current and future needs of the Town.
A “no” vote is opposed to Section 3 of the Resolution set forth and is a vote opposing the construction of a new building for the Town of Superior Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $1.8 million in order to support the current and future needs of the Town.
Done in the Town of Superior on this 30th day of March, 2018.
Carolyn Jones, Town Clerk