The charter of the city of Hermiston, adopted at a special election on March 15, 1910, and ratified by the common council of the city of Hermiston on March 16, 1910, is hereby amended by repealing the whole thereof except for the following provisions thereof which are hereby retained as a portion of said amended charter:
(A) Section 134. All funds now in or hereafter derived from the city water system, and city sewer system, or either of them, shall be placed in a single fund and kept therein separate and apart from all other city funds, and shall not be used for any purpose other than the expense of operating and maintaining said city water system and city sewer system, or either of them, and for betterments and extensions thereto, and for the purpose of paying interest and principal of water bonds and sewer bonds, or either of such bonds.
(B) Amendment approved by the voters January 24, 1943, authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $45,000 for the purpose of paying a part of the cost of the construction of a sewerage system, including the construction of a disposal plant, sewer mains, necessary equipment and appurtenances, said bonds to be payable as both principal and interest exclusively from and secured by a first lien on, and a pledge of, the gross revenues of the sewerage system of the city and authorizing the issuance of bonds in theamount of $35,000 for the purpose of paying a part of the cost of additions and extensions to the existing water works system, including the construction or purchase of a well, pump, chlorinating plant, water mains, equipment and accessories, said bonds to be payable as both principal and interest exclusively from and secured by a first lien, on, and a pledge of the net revenues of the water works system of the city.
(C) Section 136. To provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for the purpose of construction of a sewer system;" to provide for construction and maintaining a general sewer system, with intercepting sewers, pumping and sewerage disposal works, and all trunk lines; to provide for the use of the net revenues from the sewer system and water system for the payment of such bonds: repealing Section 135 of the charter of the city of Hermiston.
(D) Section 137. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston by adding therein Section 137 to provide for the issuance and usage of general obligation bonds in the sum of $110,000; to provide funds with which to construct sewerage treatment works, two pumping stations and incidental works and to provide for the use of any available net revenues from the sewer system and the water system of said city for the payment of such bonds and providing a special tax levy to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds.
(E) Section 141. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 141 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $187,000 to provide funds with which to:
(a) construct a new reservoir and supply mains to interconnect with existing distribution water system;"
(b) for the replacement of existing 10 inch deteriorated steel trunk water main
(c) for the construction of interconnecting mains and installation of additional fire hydrants in the high value district and at other locations where the need is critical;
(d) for the construction of a new well and pumping plant;
(e) for the construction of additional important inter ties for looping of dead end mains and for works which are incidental thereto and providing that if all of the bonds shall not be issued at the same time, all subsequent issues shall be numbered consecutively commencing with the number next following the last numbered bond so issued and providing a special tax levy to pay the principal and interest of and on said bonds, and the city council may use any available net revenue for the payment of said bonds and interest.
(F) Section 142. An amendment to the city charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 142 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $150,000 to provide funds with which to:
(a) Install 12 inch water main;
(b) Repair existing steel reservoir;
(c) Install inter ties for looping dead end mains;
(d) For work which is incidental thereto; and
(e) Providing a special tax levy to pay the principal and interest of and on said bonds, and the city council may use any available net revenue for the payment of said bonds and interest. (Subsection
(F) 142 added by special election held July 26, 1965)
(G) Section 143. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 143 to provide for the increase in the tax base of the city of Hermiston from $24,809 to $125,000 with the new tax base to apply to the levy for the fiscal year next following its approval. (Subsection (G) 143 added by special election held May 24, 1966)
(H) Section 144. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 144 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $255,000; to provide funds with which to: (1) Install water distribution main for entire city; (2) new deep well for additional water supply; (3) new 1,000,000 gallon reservoir to meet fire requirements; and for work which is incidental thereto; providing for special tax levy to pay principal and interest on said bonds; and providing that the city council may use any available net revenue for the payment of said bonds and interest.
(a) The council is hereby authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $255,000 for the purpose of procuring funds to make improvements and expansions to the existing water system. Said bonds are to be in such form, be dated and mature as is determined by the council. Each of said bonds shall be a direct obligation of the city of Hermiston and shall be known as "City of Hermiston General Water Bonds."
(b) The purchaser of said bonds shall in no way be required to see to the proper application of the purchase money therefor.
(c) All debt limitations contained in the charter of the city of Hermiston and the 6% limitation imposed by Article XI, Section 11 of the Oregon State Constitution shall not apply thereto.
(d) The council is hereby authorized to levy, assess, and collect tax in an annual amount sufficient to pay the interest due on the outstanding bonds of this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity.
(e) The council is hereby authorized to set aside from the revenues collected from the users of the municipal water sewer system, after all operational expenses have first been met, an amount which shall not be in excess of the amount of annual revenue required to meet the payments of the principal and interest due on said bonds during the fiscal periods plus a reasonable sum for emergency reserve and may use said funds for this purpose. (Subsection (H) 144 added by special election held April 3, 1967)
(I) Section 145. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 145 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $215,000; to provide funds with which to construct, equip, and furnish a fire station and perform work incidental thereto, and provide for payment of the bonds and interest.
(a) The council is hereby authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $215,000 for the purpose of procuring funds to construct, equip, and furnish a fire station and to perform work incidental thereto. Said bonds are to be in such form, be dated and mature as is determined by the council. Each of said bonds shall be a direct obligation of the city of Hermiston and shall be known as “City of Hermiston General Fire Station Bonds.”
(b) The purchaser of said bonds shall in no way be required to see to the proper application of the purchase money therefor.
(c) All debt limitations contained in the charter of the city of Hermiston and the 6% limitation imposed by Article XI, Section 11, of the Oregon State Constitution shall not apply thereto.
(d) The council is hereby authorized to levy, assess, and collect tax in an annual amount sufficient to pay the interest due on the outstanding bonds of this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity. (Subsection (I) 145 added by special election held October 14, 1970)
(J) Section 146. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $150,000; to provide funds with which to improve the Hermiston Municipal Airport by the extension of runways, taxi ways and apron; replacement of terminal building and related equipment; and provide for payment of the bonds and interest.
(a) The council is hereby authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of procuring funds to improve the Hermiston Municipal Airport by the extension of runways, taxi ways and apron; replacement of terminal building and related equipment. Said bonds are to be in such form, be dated and mature as is determined by the council. Each of said bonds shall be a direct obligation of the city of Hermiston and shall be known as “City of Hermiston General Airport Bonds.”
(b) The purchaser of said bonds shall in no way be required to see to the proper application of the purchase money therefor.
(c) All debt limitations contained in the charter of the city of Hermiston and the 6% limitation imposed by Article XI, Section 11, of the Oregon State Constitution shall not apply thereto.
(d) The council is hereby authorized to levy, assess and collect tax in an annual amount sufficient to pay the interest due on the outstanding bonds of this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity. (Subsection (J) 146 added by special election held March 2, 1976)
(K) Section 147. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 147 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $600,000 to provide money with which to:
(a) Buy land;
(b) Develop and install new water sources;
(c) Install detention and treatment facilities;
(d) Expand main and lateral system;"
(e) Purchase necessary equipment;
(f) For work and material necessary and incidental thereto; and
(g) Providing for special tax levy to pay principal and interest on said bonds, and the city council may use any available net revenue from water sewer fund for the payment of said bonds and interest.
(1) The council is hereby authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $600,000 for the purpose of procuring funds for development of the water system. Said bonds to be in such form, dated and mature as determined by the council. Each of said bonds shall be a direct obligation of the city of Hermiston and shall be known as “City of Hermiston General Water Bonds 1977.”
(2) The purchaser of said bonds shall in no way be required to see to the proper application of the purchase money therefor.
(3) All debt limitations contained in the charter of the city of Hermiston and the 6% limitation imposed by Article XI, Section 11, of the Oregon State Constitution shall not apply thereto.
(4) The council is hereby authorized to levy, assess and collect tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the interest due on the outstanding bonds of this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity.
(5) The council is hereby authorized to set aside from the revenues collected from the users of the municipal water sewer system, after all operational expenses have first been met, an amount which shall not be in excess of the amount of annual revenue required to meet the payments of the principal and interest due on said bonds during the fiscal period, plus a reasonable sum for emergency reserve, and may use said funds for this purpose. (Subsection (K) 147 added by special election held March 8, 1977)
(L) Section 148. An amendment to the charter of the city of Hermiston, Oregon, by adding thereto Section 148 to provide for the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the sum of $3,000,000 to provide money to (1) Buy land; (2) develop, construct and equip collector system and treatment plant; (3) construct and equip pump station; (4) purchase necessary equipment; (5) for work and material necessary and incidental thereto, and (6) providing for special tax levy to pay principal and interest on said bonds and authorizing the city council to use any available net revenue from water sewer fund for the payment of said bonds and interest.
(a) The council is hereby authorized to issue and sell general obligation bonds of the city in the amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of procuring funds for development of the system. Said bonds to be in such form, dated and mature as determined by the council. Each of said bonds shall be a direct obligation of the city of Hermiston and shall be known as “City of Hermiston General Sewer Bonds 1978.”
(b) The purchaser of said bonds shall in no way be required to see to the proper application of the purchase money therefor.
(c) All debt limitations contained in the charter of the city of Hermiston and 6% limitation imposed by Article XI, Section 11, of the Oregon State Constitution shall not apply thereto.
(d) The council is hereby authorized to levy, assess and collect tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the interest due on the outstanding bonds of this issue and to retire the principal thereof at maturity.
(e) The council is hereby authorized to set aside from the revenues collected from the users of the municipal water sewer system, after all operational expenses have first been met, an amount which shall not be in excess of the amount of annual revenue required to meet the payments of the principal and interest due on said bonds during the fiscal period, plus a reasonable sum for emergency reserve and may use said funds for this purpose. (Subsection (L) 148 added by special election held December 20, 1977)
The city of Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon, shall continue to be a municipal corporation, with the name of “City of Hermiston.”
The city shall include all territory bounded as follows: All that part of Sections 10, 11, 14, and 151 in Township 4 North, Range 28 East of the Willamette Meridian, Umatilla County, Oregon, bounded as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 10; thence east and parallel to and 80 rods distant from the north line of said Section 10 to the north and south centerline of said Section 10; thence northerly along the said north and south centerline of said Section 10 to the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of said Section 10; thence east along the north lines of said Section 10 and 11 to the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 11; thence south along the east line of said northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said section to the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 11;
Thence east along the north line of said southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of said Section 11, to the northeast corner of the said southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 11; thence south along the east line of said southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 11 to the east and west center line of the north half of said Section 11;
Thence east along said east and west center line to the east line of said Section 11; thence south along the east lines of said Sections 11 and 14 to the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of said Section 14;
Thence west on a line parallel to and 80 rods south of the north line of said Section 14 to the center point of the north half of said Section 14;
Thence north and parallel to the west line of said Section 14 a distance of 40 rods; thence west on a line parallel to and 40 rods south of the north line of said Section 14 to a point 200 feet east of the west line of said Section 14.
Thence south and parallel to the west line of said Section 14 a distance of 785 feet; thence west 200 feet to the west line of said Section 14; thence north along the west line of said Section 14, distance of 125 feet, more or less, to the east and west center line of the north half of said Section 15;
Thence west on said east and west center line to the west line of said Section 15; thence north along the west lines of said Sections 15 and 10 to the point of beginning.