Whereas, Knox County has limited space to provide for a District Court; and

Whereas, the need exists for an expanded District Court in Knox County; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Authorize borrowing of money. Resolved: That the Knox County commissioners are authorized to borrow and expend a sum not to exceed $2,500,000 for construction or renovation of a District Court and office areas in Knox County.

The Judicial Department shall reimburse the Knox County each year over a 20-year period for the full amount of the bonded indebtedness for the construction or renovation of a facility and for annual maintenance and janitorial services. Costs of maintenance and janitorial services to be mutually agreed upon by the county and the State, with annual inflation adjustments built into the amount, must be reimbursed to the county each year.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This resolve authorizes the Knox County commissioners to borrow up to $2,500,000 for the construction or renovation of a District Court and office areas in Knox County. The Judicial Department is responsible for reimbursing Knox County for all debt service costs as well as the annual maintenance and janitorial services associated with the District Court facility.