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Council hears options for parks funding; property tax levy would require voter approval
Summary
City staff outlined options to fund a new parks department, including property tax levies, park districts, and service areas; staff said property tax increases would require voter approval and presented revenue estimates tied to example levy rates.
City staff presented multiple options to finance parks and recreation services on Sept. 2 and told the City Council that any dedicated property-tax levy would have to be approved by voters.
"Sales tax cannot be levied for parks and revenue per the RCW," the revenue specialist said, outlining legal limits and local funding options. Staff described current local revenue sources (event sponsorships, grants and facility rentals) and potential new sources: property-tax levies, park districts, park and recreation service areas, bonds, naming…
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