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Centerville council presents pro-argument for RAP tax renewal ahead of Nov. 4 ballot
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting Centerville City officials read a pro-argument supporting renewal of the local Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) sales tax, a 0.1% sales-tax measure that would continue funding parks, trails, arts and historic preservation projects. No opposing argument was filed with the city.
City staff and council members publicly presented a city-prepared pro-argument for renewing Centervilles Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) sales tax during the Oct. 7 meeting.
Council member Summer Hayes read the 500-word statement that will appear with voter materials. In the prepared argument Hayes said, "Centerville's quality of life is built on more than just roads, utilities, and essential services," and described RAP-funded projects such as Centerpoint Legacy Theater, Island View Park improvements, playground replacements, pickleball courts, trail upgrades, Whitaker Museum preservation, and other historic preservation projects.
Staff explained the RAP tax is a voter-approved local sales tax of one-tenth of 1% (0.1%), which equals $0.10 on every $100 of taxable purchases for non-grocery items. Funds are restricted by statute to capital improvements for recreation, arts facilities, parks, trails and historic or cultural amenities; they cannot be used for general operation of police, fire, utilities or other core services. The council noted RAP revenues are often combined with federal, state, county or private grants to stretch local dollars.
The city recorded there were no formal arguments filed against the renewal. The council and staff reminded voters the measure will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot and encouraged residents to review the published materials on the state's voter information site and the city's website.
