Legals for October, 16 2024

NO. 2789 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 44 (WHITEFISH) FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA CERTIFICATE High School District No. 44 (Whitefish), Flathead County, Montana, conducted a bond election by mail ballot on September 17, 2024, at which the following propositions were considered: HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING QUESTION Shall the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 44 (Whitefish), Flathead County, Montana (the “District”) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Twenty-Six Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($26,500,000), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale, payable semiannually, during a term for each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, for the purpose of paying the costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the existing Whitefish High School building, to include: constructing additional classrooms, shops, and laboratories; expanding the kitchen space, multipurpose space, Independent High School, and facilities to enhance career and technology education opportunities; related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds? If this bond question passes, based on the taxable value of the school district, it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $14.67 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $44.02 in the first year, and of $600,000 would increase by $88.04 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. ATHLETIC FIELDS QUESTION Shall the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 44 (Whitefish), Flathead County, Montana (the “District”) be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of the District in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of up to Six Million One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($6,100,000), bearing interest at rates to be determined at the time of sale, payable semiannually, during a term for each series of bonds of not more than twenty (20) years, for the purpose of paying the costs of designing, constructing, equipping, and furnishing improvements to the existing athletic fields, to include a new track, a new football field, and adding grass practice fields; constructing grandstands and ticketing, concessions, and restroom facilities; improving parking; related improvements and costs; and paying costs associated with the sale and issuance of the bonds? If this bond question passes, based on the taxable value of the school district, it is estimated that the property taxes on a home with an assessed market value for tax purposes of $100,000 would increase by $4.39 in the first year, of $300,000 would increase by $13.16 in the first year, and of $600,000 would increase by $26.33 in the first year. An increase in property taxes may lead to an increase in rental costs. The total number of registered electors who were eligible to vote in the bond election  was 10,798. On the High School Building Question, the canvass of the votes establishes that 2,876 electors voted “BONDS - YES”, and that 2,200 electors voted “BONDS - NO”. On the Athletic Fields Question, the canvass of the votes establishes that 2,635 electors voted “BONDS - YES”, and that 2,437 electors voted “BONDS - NO”. THEREFORE, BE IT CERTIFIED that the above High School Building Question and Athletic Fields Question have both been approved in accordance with the provisions of section 20-9-428, MCA, and that the Board of Trustees of High School District No. 44 (Whitefish), Flathead County, Montana is hereby authorized to issue bonds for the purpose and in the amount specified in the High School Building Question and Athletic Fields Question. DATED: October 8, 2024.   Darcy SChellinger                      Chair, Board of Trustees High School District No. 44 (Whitefish) Flathead County, Montana Lucie Shea                                  District Clerk High School District No. 44 (Whitefish) Flathead County, Montana October 16, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________