Series 2026 General Obligation Bond Issuance
Summary
Avondale is putting a $123 million bond package on the November ballot to fund park improvements, shade structures, trail connectivity, and public safety facilities like fire stations and police training. Officials stress that property tax rates will not increase because old debt is retiring as new debt is issued.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The $123 million bond package will be funded through property taxes without raising the current $1.45 tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation.
Avondale residents and families who will gain improved neighborhood parks, shade structures, trail systems, and enhanced public safety response times.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (7)
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City Council - Mar 23, 2026
Following the narrow defeat of the 2025 bond measures, council discussed returning to voters to fund essential public safety facilities like Fire Station 176.
Planning Commission - May 21, 2025
City officials previewed a $123 million bond measure going to voters this November in two questions: Proposition 404 for parks, trails, and library upgrades, and Proposition 405 for public safety facilities. The city emphasizes that these bonds will fund community investments without raising property tax rates.
City Council - Apr 7, 2025
Avondale is putting a $123 million bond package on the November ballot to fund park improvements, shade structures, trail connectivity, and public safety facilities like fire stations and police training. Officials stress that property tax rates will not increase because old debt is retiring as new debt is issued.
City Council - Mar 24, 2025
Staff updated the council on completed infrastructure wins and upcoming multi-year capital projects, including park renovations, street resurfacing, fire stations, and potential general obligation bonds.
City Council - Jan 27, 2025
A citizen committee is reviewing potential community projects—such as parks, public safety stations, and court improvements—to include in a potential $120 million bond measure on the November ballot without raising property tax rates.
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