Bond Referendum Survey

for the National Association of State Park Directors

The purpose of this survey was to assist Vermont with information regarding bond referenda by state park agencies and their success. Responses to the survey were provided by 38 states. Questions regarding the results or the survey can be directed to Dan McLean.

State / Contact Person / Phone:

Referenda:

1. Has your agency issued or is currently issuing bonds to finance state park development, renovation or operations in the last 5 years?

Yes No (If no, thank you and please return the survey)

If yes,

2. a) How many bonds did you attempt in the last 5 years? _______ and b) how many of them were successful? ________

3. For each bond referendum, what was its face value, its primary focus (development, acquisition, renovation, operations) abdyear was it approved?

Value ($), purpose, and year approved

1 - $

2 - $

3 - $

4 - $

5 - $

4. How does your state seek approval for bonds?

1 — bond referendum (election) yes no

2 — legislative authority yes no

3 — other authority (explain)

5. Do you plan to issue bonds in the next 18 months? If so, at what value?

No Yes If yes, the value - $

Thank you for your responses.

Responses to the Questionnaire
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