working on resolution of support for School Levy

I have a resolution I'd like voted on by Council. Draft below. This issue is vital to the Village. The Schools really help define the Village. They are in need of a major upgrade, and while I don't like additional taxes, it's critical we support the Schools.

Procedurally, I'm being told the Mayor requests this go through Committee of the Whole first. I'm not sure about proper procedure, so I've reached out to Dennis W to get scheduled. Obviously time is of the essence, so I hope to get the prework done asap. Goal is a vote before election day.

Cortney


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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED BOND ISSUE AND OPERATING LEVY ON THE
MAY 2010 BALLOT AND TO DECLARE EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, Mariemont Schools have consistently ranked among the best schools in the State of Ohio; and

WHEREAS, our award-winning schools are one of the main reasons our property values remain among the highest in Hamilton County; and

WHEREAS, it is a combination of those strong property values and our highly rated schools that the Village of Mariemont has been named as one of the top communities in State and in our Nation; and

WHEREAS, the Mariemont City School District needs the additional funds from the Bond Issue and the Operating Levy to continue to provide our children with excellent education in facilities that provide an environment that encourages learning and offers the tools our schools and our students need to continue to succeed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF MARIEMONT, HAMILTON COUNTY,
OHIO, TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS ELECTED
THERETO CONCURRING:

SECTION I. This Council hereby supports the Mariemont City School District combined Bond Issue and Operating Levy and encourages residents in the Village of Mariemont to do the same.

SECTION II. That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the Village. The reason for the emergency is to make our support known prior to the May ballot.