May 3, 2025 Special Election - Prop. D

Overview

The City Council approved the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) at their June 27, 2022, City Council meeting, which identified the long-term location for city facilities. Phase II of the FMP involves the design and construction of a civic center which includes a community building/senior center, and library and improvements around the site. View more information about Phase II. 

Proposition D allowed West U voters the opportunity to vote for or against the issuance of bonds for the construction of a new Community Center, Senior Center, and Library Building and Community Open Space improvements in the amount of up to $15,070,000 and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

Proposition D was rejected by a majority of voters. In the coming months, the City Council will discuss the Facilities Master Plan and its future phases. 

Bottom Line

Based on the issuance of $15.07M in debt over 30 years at a 4.75% interest rate, the average tax bill impact was estimated to be $0.00910 per $100 taxable assessed value (TAV). 

*Calculations assume $15,070,000 debt issued at a 4.75% interest rate over 30 years.  

**Property tax rates are comprised of two components - the City's debt service rate, and the maintenance and operation rate (M&O). M&O is calculated by what it costs the city to operate services such as Police and Fire protection, staff costs, etc. The City's debt service rate is calculated by the amount of financing needed to fund major capital projects. These two calculations combined set the property tax rate.