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On Tues., May 5, Franklin County voters will have the
opportunity to approve a 0.75-mill property tax. Metro
Parks’ current 0.65-mill 10-year levy expires at the end
of 2009. The ballot issue is a proposed 10-year levy
that would run until 2019. The cost to the owner of a
$100,000 home would be about $23 a year or 6 cents a
day. It will provide about $21.5 million/year. The
Central Ohio Group is recommending a YES vote for this
levy.
Free Admission: The levy will allow Metro Parks to
continue to operate the current 15 Metro Parks as clean,
well-maintained safe parks that are open daily
throughout the year and are free to the public, while
continuing to manage natural areas to protect wildlife
and water resources.
Education: The levy will allow Metro Parks to
continue to provide a wide variety of programs and
opportunities that encourage physical and social health,
relaxation and enjoyment of the natural world. They will
be able to expand educational programs and outreach,
focusing on school and urban youth, seniors and special
populations.
Acquiring Land: Metro Parks will restore habitat to
protect the rare species of Big Darby Creek and secure
land adjacent to existing parks. They will work to
improve 1,000 acres of wetlands while enhancing existing
forests and prairies. Three new parks will be opened:
- Along Rocky Fork Creek in
northwest Franklin County
- Along Little Walnut Creek
near Canal Winchester and Groveport
- Along the Scioto River in
southern Franklin County near Grove City
This is an important opportunity for our parks to
acquire land while prices are lower and affordable.
Thank you! |
The levy will allow Metro Parks to continue to operate
the current 15 Metro Parks as clean, well-maintained
safe parks that are open daily throughout the year and
are free to the public, while continuing to manage
natural areas to protect wildlife and water resources.
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