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Proposed 3/8-cent Transportation
Sales Tax Information
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On April 4 Ozark voters will decide whether or not to create a new 3/8 cent transportation sales tax for a 5-year period. This is specifically a “Transportation Sales Tax,” and per state statute this sales tax revenue can ONLY be used to fund transportation projects.
The city has proposed several projects including the resurfacing of local streets that will touch over 19 neighborhoods and 1,000 households, capacity & widening improvements of 2-major intersections, an offer to the Ozark Special Road District (OSRD) to help fund the replacement of Riverside Bridge, sidewalks/safe routes to school construction, and greenway trail expansion.
Why the City is asking voters to consider adopting a new 3/8 cent transportation sales tax now?
- Our Federal and State governments are offering more than $7.7M in transportation funding to the City of Ozark. These are time sensitive funds and require a local match of approximately ($945,000). If the City doesn’t accept these funds now the funds will be granted to other communities. If the city doesn’t create a new revenue source for paying our required local match, existing funds will have to be taken from other line items in the general fund budget.
Without the “new” additional revenue that would be generated from this proposed transportation sales tax, the Ozark Board of Aldermen will have to re prioritize its transportation projects and budgets, reducing the city’s ability to immediately repair proposed local streets, advance our trail system, build new sidewalks/safe routes to school, or help the OSRD build a new Riverside Bridge.
So, voters of Ozark, the choice is yours. If approved all proposed projects will move forward over the next 5-years. If not, a year by year evaluation of available funds will determine which projects can be completed.
Please tell us what you think and VOTE, Tuesday April 4.
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Municipal Election
Christian County, Missouri
April 4, 2017
Sample Ballot language
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Shall the City of Ozark impose a sales tax of three eighths of one percent (3/8 of 1%); for the purpose of constructing, replacing, repairing, and improving streets, intersections and pedestrian pathways within the city limits of Ozark; with such a tax sun setting five (5) years after the effective dates of imposition of such tax
Click HERE for a sample ballot provided by Christian County Clerk's office
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Breakdown of the NEW Revenue from the Proposed 3/8 cent Transportation Sales Tax
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50% of the proposed 3/8-cent transportation sales tax will be dedicated to repairing and resurfacing local streets
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Limb Clean up
April 19-22, 2017
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Check out a list of rules on Limb Pickup
HERE
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City Wide Spring Clean up
June 10, 2017
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The City –wide clean-up is Saturday June 10th, 2017 and is only for Residents inside City of Ozark paying for Trash Services through the City of Ozark water.
This program is being offered with the intent of providing Ozark residents the opportunity to clean out their garage, basement or closets, and get rid of old worn out items and junk.
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6th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
@ The OC
Enjoy crafts, egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny!
Bring your baskets for a day of Egg-citing fun!
Who: Egg Hunters ages 10 and under
Where: on the Nature Trails @ The OC
1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark
When: Saturday, April 8, 2017
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2017 Summer Camps
Registration Day @ The OC -
Saturday, April 29, 10am-2pm
Registration will be taken after this date until all camps are full.
Campers meet @ Finley River Park,
Monday - Friday, at 7am;
pick-up @ Finley River Park by 6pm.
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Register NOW, new sessions begin each month
Cost: Early registration (registered by the 1st day of the month) $25/month annual mbrs & $35 non
Late Registration (registering the 2nd day of the month or later) $35/month annual mbrs & $45 non
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Book your child's next BIRTHDAY PARTY at
The OC
Choice of Pool Party
Rock Wall Party
Laser Tag Party
Inflatable Party
Call or email Kelby Carter today to schedule
417-581-7002 ext 2009
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Life Guard Course offered
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City of Ozark | 417-581-2407 | www.ozarkmissouri.com
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