Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Order Calling for a Refunding Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2026 Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: Similar to the previous agenda item, the attached order, if approved, will call for an election for the issuance of $1,450,000 of refunding bonds for the purpose of refinancing the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium tha

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IX.E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt an Order Calling for a Refunding Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2026 Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: Similar to the previous agenda item, the attached order, if approved, will call for an election for the issuance of $1,450,000 of refunding bonds for the purpose of refinancing the principal of, interest on, and any redemption premium that certain previously issued maintenance tax and revenue note of the District designated as the "Florence Independent School District Maintenance Tax and Revenue Note, Series 2015," and the levy and imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. The polling locations for both the Election Day and Early Voting will be incorporated into this order once received. Attachments: ( 1 ) Florence ISD November 2026 Bond Election - Bond Election Order 8/9/2026 at 2:47 PM

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).