Approval Sheet

CITY OF GILLETTE
201 E. 5th Street
Phone (307)686-5200
CITY OF GILLETTE


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DATE: 10/21/2014 7:00:00 PM
SUBJECT:
Council Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt the 1% Funding Priorities from the 2014 Optional 1% Survey.
BACKGROUND:
Every four years, prior to the general election, the City Council approves the funding priorities for the optional 1% sales tax based on the 1% survey.  Current priorities are as follows:  1. Upgrade and maintain city streets  2. Water system improvements including additional water supply  3. Utility system improvements  4. Storm drainage improvements  5. Public Works services (i.e. Spring Cleanup)  6. Law enforcement equipment  7. Recycling programs  8. Sidewalk and bike path improvements  9. Substance abuse prevention, education, and treatment  10. Upgrade Fire Department facilities and equipment  11. Park improvements  12. Air service enhancement  13. Gillette College funding  14. Construct new arterial streets  15. Contributions to capital replacement reserve  16. Public improvements in the downtown area & other commercial corridors  17. Splash park/pool  18. Landscaping of public right of ways  19. Outside/social service agency funding 20. Gillette Golf Course (Back 9)
ACTUAL COST VS. BUDGET:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move for the approval of a Resolution to adopt the 1% funding priorities from the 2014 Optional 1% Survey.
STAFF REFERENCE:
J. Carter Napier, City Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
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Penny Power Survey Results
Resolution