09-26 Resolution No. 11404 •
RESOLUTION NO. 11404
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RICHFIELD PUBLIC
SCHOOLS DISTRICT 280 LEVY REFERENDUMS
WHEREAS, Richfield Public Schools receive between $450 and $1,100 fewer
per student operating referendum funds than neighboring districts; and
WHEREAS, Richfield Public Schools proposes to revoke a $964.60 per pupil
operating levy and replace with a $1,414.60 per pupil operating levy to keep pace with
neighboring districts; and
WHEREAS, Richfield Public School buildings were built in the 1950s and 1960s
and there has been no voter approved capital improvements since 1995; and
WHEREAS, Richfield Public Schools proposes an $86.8 million capital bond levy
to complete deferred maintenance and improvements to the buildings and grounds; and
WHEREAS, successful passage of both levy referendums will help support
Richfield students, increase student achievement consistent with community
expectations, increase and improve safety, security, and traffic flow, and support
improvements in educational space, science labs, and common areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is open to and supportive of all avenues of
cooperation and collaboration with the Richfield schools; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the importance of a strong school
system in order to attract and keep families thereby assuring the future of our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City Council supports
both the increased operating levy referendum and the capital bond levy referendum on
November 7, 2017, for Richfield School District 280 and encourages residents to vote
yes on both ballot questions.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
September, 2017.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
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Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk