On Tuesday, April 19 Republic City Council voted in favor of placing two Parks & Recreation sales tax renewals on the ballot in August 2022.
On April 5, a City Council Workshop was held to overview the two sales tax renewals. That presentation can be found at the link below:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP VIDEO
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR Q&A SESSION ON REPMO RADIO
QUESTION 1: RENEWAL OF ONE-QUARTER CENT LOCAL PARKS SLES TAX
- TO ASSIST IN FUNDING GENERAL PARK OPERATIONS
- General Park Operations (Utilities, Insurance, Supplies, Etc.)
- Personnel - Recreation, Maintenance, Aquatics (Full-Time, Part-Time, 150-170 Seasonal)
- Park Maintenance, Beautification, Renovation Projects
- Facility Maintenance, Upkeep, Renovation Projects
- Community Special Events & Programming
- Current Tax Set to Expire in March 2024
- Renewal of Existing Tax - Would Keep Current 1/4 Cent Local Parks Sales Tax in Place for Additional 25 Years
QUESTION 2: RENEWAL OF ONE-QUARTER CENT PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX
- FOR PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Expansion of the Republic Aquatic Center
- Development of a Large Community Park Featuring Regional Sports Complex
- Development of a Farmers Market/Community Event Space at J.R. Martin Park
- Other Projects TBD (If Funding Allows)
- Current Tax Set to Expire in September 2024
- Renewal of Existing Tax - Would Keep Current 1/4 Cent Parks Capital Improvements Sales Tax in Place for Additional 25 Years