Nine Propositions Anchorage Voters will see in the ballot on April 2, 2024
Proposition 1 $62,370,000 Anchorage School District Capital Improvement Bonds These bonds would pay for capital improvements for Anchorage School District (ASD) schools as outlined below. For each $100,000 of assessed taxable property value (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the Municipality), the estimated annual increase in taxes is approximately $12.69 to retire the proposed bonds. There are no new operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for these bonds.
Proposition 2 Charter Amendment Requiring Assembly Confirmation of the Chief Medical Officer This proposition would amend Anchorage Municipal Charter Section 5.02 – Powers of the mayor as follows (underlined and bolded words are proposed new words): Section 5.02. – Powers of the mayor. (a) The mayor shall appoint all heads of municipal departments and the chief medical officer of the municipality, subject to confirmation by the assembly, on the basis of professional qualifications. Persons appointed by the mayor serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Proposition 3 $47,110,000 Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area Roads and Storm Drainage Bonds These bonds would pay for roads and storm drainage capital acquisition, construction, renovation upgrades and related capital improvements in the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA). For each $100,000 of assessed property value in the ARDSA (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the ARDSA) the estimated annual increase in taxes is $12.43 to retire the proposed bonds and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.17 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, not to exceed $48,000. Only property owners in the ARDSA would be taxed for these bonds. There is no cost to properties in Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, and other areas outside the Service Area. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the ARDSA.
Proposition 4 $4,350,000 Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area Capital Improvement Bonds These bonds would pay the costs of renovating and rehabilitating trails and parks and making improvements at various parks and recreational facilities in the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Service Area (APRSA). For each $100,000 of assessed property value in the APRSA (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the APRSA), the estimated annual increase in taxes is $1.04 to retire the proposed bonds and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of approximately $0.75 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, not to exceed $241,000. Only property owners in the APRSA would be taxed for these bonds. The APRSA includes most of the Anchorage Bowl and most of the Hillside. There would be no cost to property owners in Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Eklutna, Girdwood, Indian, Bird Creek, and portions of Glen Alps, Rabbit Creek, and Bear Valley. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the APRSA.
Proposition 5 $1,500,000 Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Capital Improvement Bonds These bonds would pay for capital improvements to reconstruct the roof and renovate the heating delivery system at Anchorage Police Department (APD) Elmore Station. For each $100,000 of assessed property value (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area (AMPSA) the estimated annual costs are $0.31 to retire the proposed bonds. There are no new operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Only property owners in the AMPSA would be taxed for these bonds. The AMPSA consists of areas north of McHugh Creek (other than Fire Island). There would be no cost to properties in Girdwood, Bird, Indian, Rainbow, Portage and other areas outside the AMPSA. However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the AMPSA.
Proposition 6 $4,560,000 Areawide Public Safety and Transit Capital Improvement Bonds These bonds would pay for capital improvements to acquire new replacement ambulances, acquire, and replace transit vehicles and support equipment, undertake signal system, signage, traffic calming and safety improvements, and undertake school zone safety improvements, bus stop improvements, and improvements to transit facilities and centers. For each $100,000 of assessed property value (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the Municipality) the estimated annual costs are $0.93 to retire the proposed bonds and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.33 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, not to exceed $125,000. Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for these bonds.
Proposition 7 $4,100,000 Areawide Cemetery Capital Improvement Bonds These bonds would pay for the installation of standalone, durable-construction public restroom units throughout the Municipality. For each $100,000 of assessed property value (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the Municipality) the estimated annual costs are $1.01 to retire the proposed bonds and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.79 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, not to exceed $300,000. Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for these bonds.
Proposition 8 $5,000,000 Areawide Public Restroom Bonds These bonds would pay for the installation of standalone, durable-construction public restroom units throughout the Municipality. For each $100,000 of assessed property value (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the Municipality) the estimated annual costs are $1.01 to retire the proposed bonds and an annual increase in the municipal tax cap of $0.79 to pay for annual operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, not to exceed $300,000. Property owners throughout the Municipality of Anchorage would be taxed for these bonds.
Proposition 9 $4,000,000 Chugach State Park Access Service Area Capital Improvements Bonds This proposition provides public access improvements to include Canyon Road and parking to the Sunnyside Trailhead. For each $100,000 of assessed property value in CASA, (based on the estimated 2024 assessed valuation in the CASA) the estimated annual increase in taxes is $0.95 to retire the proposed bonds. There are no additional operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Only property owners in the CASA would be taxed for these bonds. CASA includes all areas of the Municipality north of McHugh Creek. It does not include Fire Island, areas currently contained within Eagle River-Chugiak Parks and Recreation and Girdwood Valley Service Area, and those areas of the Municipality within Tax District 15 (which contains Rainbow, Indian, Bird Creek and Portage). However, because state law requires the full faith and credit of the whole Municipality to be pledged for these bonds, passage requires approval by voters residing in the entire Municipality as well as by voters in the CASA.
