GOVERNING BOARD
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 26-007
ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ESTABLISHING
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER
ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
APPENDIX B
ABBREVIATED FORM OF BOND MEASURE

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Fire Safety, Job Training, College
Affordability, No Tax Rate Increase
With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere and NO tax rate increase,
shall Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District’s measure to

• improve/expand career training classrooms
• remove asbestos/mold
• reduce wildfire threats
• maintain college affordability

be adopted, authorizing $624 million of bonds with legal rates, levies below $25/$100,000
assessed valuation while outstanding ($45 million annually), audits, taxpayer oversight, full
disclosure of all spending?

GOVERNING BOARD
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 26-007
ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, ESTABLISHING
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER
ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
APPENDIX C
TAX RATE STATEMENT

An election will be held in the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (the
"District") on November 3, 2026, to authorize the sale of up to $624,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Such information is based upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, upon experience within the District, and other
demonstrable factors.

Based upon the foregoing and projections of the District’s assessed valuation, the
following information is provided:

1. The best estimate of the average annual tax rate that would be required to fund this
bond issue over the entire duration of the bond debt service, based on estimated assessed
valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $24.67 per $100,000 of assessed
valuation. It is currently expected that the tax will be collected until fiscal year 2058-59.

2. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue,
based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement, is $24.98
per $100,000 of assessed valuation. This rate is projected to apply beginning in fiscal year 2031-32.

3. The best estimate of total debt service, including principal and interest, that would be
required to be repaid if all the bonds are issued and sold will be approximately $1,246,250,216.

The above projections and estimates relate only to bonds issued pursuant to this bond
measure. District voters have previously approved bond measures pursuant to which the District has issued bonds that are still outstanding, in part. The tax rate for previous general obligations totaled $37.52 per $100,000 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025-26. The District does not currently expect the fiscal year 2025-26 tax rate to be increased as a result of the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond measure. Voters are informed that the estimates and projections set forth above shall not restrict the tax imposed in accordance with this bond measure. Such estimates, projections and approximations are not intended to be additional restrictions on the District’s bond program and bond issuances and, other than the total principal amount of bonds authorized to be issued by this bond measure, shall not represent legal maximums or additional
limitations on bond issuance.

These estimates are based on projections derived from information obtained from official
sources, and are based on the assessed value (not market value) of taxable property on the
County’s official tax rolls. In addition, taxpayers eligible for a property tax exemption, such as the homeowner’s exemption, will be taxed at a lower effective tax rate than described above. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills and tax advisors to determine their property’s assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions. The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only, which amounts are not maximum amounts and durations and are not binding upon the District. The actual debt service, tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary depending on the timing of bond
sales, the par amount of bonds sold at each sale and actual increases in assessed valuations.
The timing of the bond sales and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined
by the District based on the need for project funds and other considerations. Actual assessed
valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as
determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process.
Chancellor
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

BOND PROJECT LIST

Scope of Projects. Bond proceeds will be expended on the modernization, renovation,
expansion, acquisition, construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of facilities of the District, including the furnishing and equipping of such facilities, at all
existing sites of the District and all sites that may be acquired by the District in the future,
with projects expected to be financed at each campus as listed below.
Facility Project List. The items presented on the following list provide the types of
projects authorized to be financed with voter-approved bond proceeds. Specific examples included on this list are not intended to limit the types of projects described and authorized by this measure. The following types of projects are authorized by this measure:
GROSSMONT CAMPUS PROJECTS
• Make critically needed replacements, repairs or upgrades to wildfire protection
systems, domestic water systems, and related infrastructure improvements.
• Construct career and technical education facilities to expand programs in skilled trades such as welding, construction management and advanced manufacturing.
• Reconstruct the communication and arts classrooms and instructional facilities by replacing a 60+ year-old deteriorating building that has asbestos, leaky roofs and other hazardous materials and is not up to code.
• Reconstruct the child development center to replace the 28+ year-old building and
modular structures to support high-quality childcare and early childhood education, including lab spaces and enhanced accessibility and safety.
• Replace, renovate, modernize, construct and equip other instructional buildings, classrooms and labs, as well as training, learning resources and student services
facilities.
CUYAMACA CAMPUS PROJECTS
• Reconstruct the 50+ year-old instructional building complex, which is not able to support modern technology and current academic needs or building codes, to support teaching, learning, and support services with state-of-the-art learning spaces for engineering, communications, environmental health and safety management,
computer-assisted design, world languages, and humanities.
• Renovate and upgrade the 25+ year-old child development center to improve safety and security for children, families and staff.
• Modernize the 37 year-old library to create a central academic and student support
hub by upgrading infrastructure and accessibility, creating study areas and C-2 collaboration rooms, as well as upgrading technology infrastructure and lighting and safety systems.
• Replace, renovate, modernize, construct and equip other instructional buildings, classrooms and labs, as well as training and learning resources facilities.
DISTRICT-WIDE PROJECTS
• Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility upgrades district-wide, including site access, walkways, upgraded
parking for persons with disabilities, staff and student restrooms, relocation of some
existing electrical devices, drinking fountains, playground equipment and classrooms.
• Replace, repair or upgrade fume hoods, eye wash stations, and other health and safety equipment and systems.
• Repair or replace leaking pipes, plumbing, sewer and gas lines, storm drains and valves, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical and other utility systems.
• Replace and upgrade transformers, automatic transfer switches, and other electrical
and mechanical infrastructure.
• Replace, repair or upgrade aging roofs, flooring, windows, window coverings, doors, lighting, seating, interior and exterior finishes, shade structures, paint and related
building systems.
• Install, replace or upgrade electronic access controls, campus security and emergency systems, fire and life safety systems, lighting systems and other safety and security improvements.
• Replace or upgrade cable plants, communications systems, hardware, and other data center equipment, storage area network, software, technology and network
connections and infrastructure, data backup systems, internet and wi-fi.
• Improve, install, replace or upgrade energy management systems, utility isolation systems, solar and other systems to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Replace or upgrade interior and exterior lighting systems and fixtures, including replacing outdated fluorescent lighting with energy-efficient alternatives.
• Construct, repair or improve roadways, walkways, parking lots, and related site improvements.
• Replace, expand or upgrade wireless access points, distributed antenna systems,
current phone systems and other communication systems.

• Replace or upgrade student information systems and other instructional technology.

Districtwide Safety and Infrastructure Needs

Repair, replace, and/or upgrade:

• Critical wildfire protection, water, and related infrastructure systems.
• Leaking pipes, sewer and gas lines, storm drains, HVAC, electrical, and other utilities.
• Aging roofs, flooring, windows, doors, interior and exterior finishes, and paint.
• Electronic access controls, campus security and emergency systems, and fire and life safety systems.
• Interior and exterior lighting and fixtures, including replacing outdated fluorescent lighting with energy-efficient alternatives.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility upgrades, including access and walkways.

Wildfire Mitigation

Grossmont College lacks sufficient water pressure and supply to respond to a major wildfire. As wildfire threats continue to increase in East County, critical improvements are needed, including upgraded fire sprinkler systems and enhanced water pressure and supply to support fire suppression efforts that will protect the campus and surrounding communities.

 

Advanced Trades and Technology Center

The Center will expand programs in skilled trades such as welding, construction management, and advanced manufacturing, preparing students for high-demand careers while fostering innovation and supporting regional workforce needs.

 

Instructional Complex

Replace a deteriorating 60+ year-old building that suffers from failing mechanical systems and does not meet full code or ADA compliance. The new building will support communication studies, performing visual and fine arts, and modernize facilities for theater, music, and dance.

 

Child Development Center

Replace a 28+ year-old antiquated center and classrooms to create a new modern center that supports high-quality early childhood education and childcare, which will provide dedicated observation and lab spaces for early childhood education, and enhanced accessibility and safety.

Instructional Building Complex

Replace a 50+ year-old instructional building complex that no longer supports modern technology, building codes, or academic needs. The new facility will provide teaching and learning spaces for engineering, communications, environmental health and safety management, and computer-assisted design.

 
Child Development Center

Renovate and upgrade the 25 year-old center to improve safety and compliance, as well as mitigate outdoor flooding issues. The renovation will include enhanced security, as well as accessibility and compliance updates aligned with licensing and safety requirements.

 

Learning Resource Center

Renovate and repair the original 40+ year-old library to address aging infrastructure, and create a central academic and support hub, featuring upgraded electrical and data systems, lighting and safety improvements, and technology to support tutoring, research, and workforce readiness.

How much would Measure G cost?

Because the State does not provide dedicated or adequate funding for facility repairs, these improvements must be funded locally. Measure G is projected to cost taxpayers $25 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value, annually, while bonds are outstanding.

 

What is the difference between assessed value and market value?

The cost of bond measures is based on the assessed value of properties. The assessed value of a property is based on the original purchase price and may not increase by more than 2% a year, while the market value tends to grow at a much faster rate based on market conditions. Thus, the assessed value of a property is usually lower than the market value, especially if a property was purchased long ago at a much lower price than it could be purchased for today. It is this lower assessed value upon which the cost of a bond measure is based.

 

When will the work begin?

If approved by voters, the District will immediately focus on the most critical facilities needs identified through its planning process. The District will develop a project schedule so improvements can be completed responsibly, on time, and within budget. Projects will be prioritized based on need, available funding, and the District’s long-term facilities plan.

 

What about the Lottery funding? Wasn’t it supposed to fix our College?

Unfortunately, Lottery funds can only be used for classroom instruction, not technology or facility upgrades. Moreover, the money our District receives from the Lottery each year comprises less than 2% of our annual general fund budget.

 

How can we be assured that Measure G would be spent properly?

If approved by voters, Measure G would require independent citizens oversight and reports to the community to ensure the funds are spent as promised. None of the money from Measure G can be used to increase salaries, benefits, or pensions for administrators, or any other college employees. All funds raised would stay local to support District facility and technology improvements. These funds cannot be taken by the State.