In developing the budget and work-plan for capital improvements for 2001-2006, staff identified over $50 million in public safety capital needs for which there was no source of funding. In November 2001, at a Budget Update study session, the City Council directed staff to explore options for a revenue measure that could fund some or all of these projects.
A project team consisting of a representative from the Fire Department, City Manager's Office, Police Department and Engineering developed a list of potential projects for a bond measure and developed cost estimates for those projects. The City also engaged a polling firm to determine the willingness of Fremont voters to support a new tax for public safety projects. In addition, staff met with various citizen, business and employee groups to provide information about the City's public safety needs, receive input and answer questions. |
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In June 2002, the City Council considered and approved a list of projects to include in what became known as the Fire Safety Bond measure. The City Council then passed an ordinance ordering the submission of the bond measure to the voters at the November 5, 2002 elections. The Fire Safety Bond measure became Measure R at the elections, and passed by a 74.4% vote.
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Presentation on Fire Safety Bond Measure progress update
(2/21/05) |
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Presentation on Fire Safety Bond Measure progress update
(1/11/06) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Fire Safety Bond Measure
(August 2002) |
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Council referral from Mayor requesting Councilmembers to sign the ballot argument for the Fire Safety Bond
(July 23, 2002) |
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Agenda report on requesting the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City and process for preparing a written argument for the measure
(July 9, 2002) |
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Agenda report on placement of Fire Safety Bond on November Ballot
(July 9, 2002) |
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Presentation on Fire Safety Bond Measure at City Council meeting
(July 2002) |
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Agenda report on approval of Fire Safety Bond projects
(June 11, 2002) |
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Agenda report on discussion of Fire Safety Bond Measure and voter polling
(May 28, 2002) |
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Poll results presentation at City Council meeting
(May 14, 2002) |
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Agenda report on work elements and process for Fire Safety Bond Measure
(March 19, 2002) |
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