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Staff review parks sales‑tax history and urge early planning for renewal before 2033 sunset
Summary
Presenters reviewed the parks sales tax approved in 2011 and renewed in 2022, summarizing revenue sources and a recommendation that the city begin planning for any future renewal well before the tax's March 2033 sunset.
Staff reminded the council of the history and mechanics of the city's dedicated parks & recreation sales tax that initially passed in 2011 and was renewed in 2022. Laura Smith said the 2011 measure (described during the presentation as a 0.25¢ dedicated tax) helped reconstruct the outdoor aquatic center and that the renewal passed with roughly 88% approval in 2022.
"We need it because I think we have enough experience with nearly 15 years of a dedicated parks and recreation sales tax," Laura Smith said, noting staff expect the tax to sunset in March 2033 and recommended council consider renewal planning no later than November 2032. Staff also summarized other funding sources that support parks functions, including approximately $150,000 per year from the state alcohol allocation to special parks funds and general fund subsidies for operations.
