Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Proposed Half-Cent Sales Tax Extension Project List
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Submitted By: Thomas Salvador, CPII, CPWP-S, CPWP-M, CIP and Sales Tax Project Group Manager, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Staff will provide Council with a project list for consideration and inclusion with the potential sales tax referendum extension. Methodology and supporting data will also be provided.
Presentation Information: 15-minute presentation
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the project list and provide direction.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and provide staff direction.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: On November 6, 2018, voters approved Ballot Question #14, the referendum to levy a Half-Cent Sales Tax for a period of 10 years. Prior to approval of the tax, City Council adopted an Ordinance on September 24, 2018, approving a List of Priority Projects to be funded by the additional tax, including a contingency. As the Sales Tax referendum is scheduled to sunset in 2029, staff has prepared a proposed priority projects list for consideration of a potential extension of the Half-Cent Sales Tax.
Issues/Analysis: Provides a proposed project list to City Council for consideration and discussion.
Financial Information: The Half-Cent Sales Tax provides critical funding for projects to provide better roads, sidewalks, and a cleaner river.
Special Consideration: Staff will gather Council input and direction to bring the final prioritization list of project needs.
Location of Project: Various City of Port St. Lucie locations
Attachments:
1. Half-Cent Sales Tax Projects Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the "Attachment" section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in Ci...
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