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Renovate, repair or replace outdated laboratories, classrooms, training centers and support facilities, many of which were built 50-60years ago. Upgrade, update and replace technology and hardware systems. Upgrade and replace classroom instructional equipment.***The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural,engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency. In addition to thelisted projects stated above, the Project List also includes the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment,including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease obligations and interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the Project List,payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility studies, assessment reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates,environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, andtemporary housing of dislocated college activities caused by construction projects. In addition to the projects listed above, repair, renovationand construction projects may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovate student and staff restrooms; replace agingelectrical and plumbing systems; repair and replace heating and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies, includingphotovoltaic/solar installations; repair and replace worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls doors and drinking fountains; remove outdatedbuildings and construct new classrooms and support buildings; install wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers,technology and other electrical devices and needs; upgrade facilities to meet current earthquake safety standards; repair and replace firealarms, emergency communications and security systems; upgrade, resurface, replace or relocate hard courts, gyms, athletic facilities, fields,turf and irrigation systems; upgrade classrooms; upgrade existing parking lots/garages; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lightingsystems; replace water and sewer lines and other plumbing systems; improve water conservation and energy efficiency; replace elevators;replace outdated security systems; replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems to reduce costs; replace outdated heating andventilation systems; improve insulation, weather proofing and roofs to reduce costs; improve access for the disabled; install and repair fire safetyequipment, including alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire safety doors; inspect for/repair gas pipe leaks, replacebroken concrete walks, deteriorated asphalt; replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks; install new security systems, such as security(surveillance) cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks; replace sewer lines and improve drainage systems to preventflooding; upgrade roadway and pedestrian paths for improved safety and access for emergency vehicles, site parking, utilities and grounds.The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, wireless systems, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers,security, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, laser printers, virtualized labs, digital white boards, smart classrooms, documentprojectors, upgrade voice-over-IP, data storage systems, call manager and network security/firewall, and other miscellaneous equipment. At theSchool of Continuing Education, the Project List includes, but is not limited to, classrooms reconfigurations, facilities and technology upgrades,and electrical system upgrades to handle modem technology. In addition, at the Anaheim Campus of the School of Continuing Education, theProject List includes renovation of the Main Tower building renovations, parking lot and site improvements. At Cypress College, the Project Listincludes, but is not limited to, renovations of the science/math building, improvement of ADA access, renovation of other academic buildingsfor technology education, fine arts, planetarium, business education, theatre arts and library. At Fullerton College, the Project List includes, butis not limited to, upgrades to facilities for business education, humanities, large lectures or performances, science instruction, student servicesand administration, as well as the construction of new maintenance buildings, parking structure, instructional buildings, music and drama andscience labs.The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District’s receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project. In theabsence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District’s share of the costs of the projects, the Districtwill not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Some projects may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with otherlocal public or non-profit agencies. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District’s control. Thefinal cost of each project will be determined as plans and construction documents are finalized, construction bids are received, constructioncontracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain of the projects described above may bedelayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur,if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses.Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal ofrelocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocatingfire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to payor reimburse the District for the cost of District staff (not administrators) when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects.Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of thebonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code § 53410.NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PROPOSITION SHALLBE USED ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOLFACILITIES, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE,INCLUDING FACULTY AND COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES, PENSIONS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES.FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENTFINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMEDANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEETO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED. THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST INCLUDE,AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND A SENIORCITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHTCOMMITTEE.

IMPARTIAL ANALYSISNORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTMEASURE JApproval of the measure would authorize the Board of Trustees of the North Orange County Community College District (“District”) to issuegeneral obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed 574,000,000.The California Constitution provides that community college districts may issue general obligation bonds for the construction, reconstruction,rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities or the acquisition or lease of realproperty for school facilities, with the approval of 55% of the voters of the district, voting at an election for that purpose.Funds received from the sale of the bonds shall be expended only on the specific projects listed in the measure, including upgradingnursing, science, technology, engineering, math and technical job training facilities; repairing and replacing walls, doors, windows and roofs;improving disability access; repairing and replacing electrical, gas, heating, lighting, ventilation, drainage, sewer, and plumbing systems;upgrading and replacing information technology, computers, infrastructure and network systems; upgrading telecommunications, internet andnetwork connections; renovating, repairing or replacing laboratories, classrooms, instructional equipment, training centers and support facilities;removing hazardous materials; installing and repairing fire safety equipment and security systems; renovating student and staff restrooms;upgrading facilities for energy efficiencies and water conservation; constructing new instructional and support buildings; replacing elevators; andupgrading, resurfacing, replacing or relocating courts, gyms, athletic facilities, parking lots, garages, fields, turf and irrigation systems.The measure provides that a citizens’ oversight committee will be established to ensure that bond proceeds are properly expended. Inaddition, annual performance and financial audits will be conducted. The measure further provides that bond proceeds will not be used forfaculty or administrator salaries or other school operating expenses.Approval of this measure will also authorize the District to levy an ad valorem tax on the assessed value of real property within the Districtby an amount needed to pay the principal and interest on these bonds in each year that the bonds are outstanding. The Tax Rate Statementfor the measure in this sample ballot pamphlet reflects the District’s best estimates, based upon currently available data and projections, of theproperty tax rates required to service the bonds.If 55% of the voters of the school district voting on the measure vote yes, the District will be authorized to issue bonds in an amount notto exceed 574,000,000. A no vote on this measure will disapprove the issuance of

Trustees determines that Cypress College, Fullerton College and the School of Continuing Education MUST: (i) Improve nursing, science, technology, engineering, math and technical job training facilities; (ii) Train a qualified workforce to keep high