Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 06 14

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Before we continue, it is important to understand that the City has not determined the specifics of a ballot measure that will be placed on the November ballot regarding funding for parks, trails, and open space. However, your participation in this survey and sharing your honest opinions will influence those decisions. So, let's continue the survey now. T9. As you may know, in 2002, Louisville voters approved a 0.375% sales tax increase to create a dedicated funding source for the maintenance of parks, trails, open space, and land acquisition. In 2012, voters approved an extension of this tax for another 10 years, and the tax expires at the end of 2023. The City is considering a ballot measure asking voters to approve or reject another 10-year extension of the tax. The 0.375% sales tax generates $2.85 million annually and costs a consumer 3.75 cents on a $10 purchase of taxable items. If an election were held today, would you vote yes and approve or vote no and reject an extension of the 0.375% sales tax for 10 years to generate a $2.85 million dedicated funding source for the maintenance of parks, trails, open space, and land acquisition? Definitely vote yes and approve-1 Probably vote yes and approve-2 Probably vote no and reject-3 Definitely vote no and reject-4 Undecided-5 We will now share information about the Parks and Open Space Divisions and why the City will be placing a ballot measure before voters this November. The ballot measure may ask for voters to approve an extension of the 0.375% sales tax to generate $2.85 million in annual funding for the maintenance of parks, trails, open space, and land acquisition. After reading/hearing the information, please indicate if you are more likely to vote yes and approve the ballot measure or if you are more likely to vote no and reject it. Let's get started. [Same response options for T10 to T14] T10. The Parks Division is responsible for maintaining and operating 37 parks, 16 playgrounds, 7 basketball courts, 14 athletic fields, 11 Tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, and a multipurpose in -line skating rink. In addition, they manage the City's forestry (including the Arboretum & 10,000 trees throughout the City), skate park, street medians, and streetscapes, right-of- way landscape maintenance, 70 neighborhood entrance areas, and over 10 miles of street landscaping maintenance.