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Discussion of issues relating to a possible Type B election on May 2, 2020.
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Below is a summary of information regarding the 2015 Type B sales and use tax election, the proposed community/recreation center project and the proposed May 2, 2020 Type B sales and use tax election. Where noted, some of the information references the PowerPoint presentation that was presented at the January 13, 2020 Joint Meeting of the City Council, Community Development Corporation, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
I. 2015 Type B Election
On May 9, 2015, the voters in Deer Park authorized adoption of the Type B economic development sales and use tax within the City at the rate of one-half of one percent as authorized by chapters 501 and 505 of the Texas Local Government Code for public park purposes and events, and which is limited to the following list of projects and includes land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and improvements for such projects, and related improvements that enhance such projects:
a) replacement of the restroom facilities in Dow Park with a new pavilion structure that includes a stage, restrooms, and a concession stand;
b) renovation and expansion of the Community Center and Gym to include an indoor pool;
c) expansion of the existing Maxwell Center and parking lot;
d) renovation of baseball fields including but not limited to the Spencerview sports complex Durant Fields);
e) renovation of the girls softball facilities at the Youth Sports Complex;
f) development of soccer fields; and
g) the development of hike and bike trails
On March 3, 2015, the City Council also approved Resolution No. 2015-06, which established expenditures caps of Type B funds for each project and a total expenditure cap for all Type B projects. Per the resolution, the costs for the construction, renovation, acquisition equipment and improvement of the projects enumerated in the Proposition were capped at $20,000,000, exclusive of the costs of financin...
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