Proposed 5-Year Streets Package
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Street Package Question and Answers
How was this streets package developed?
In the fall of 2007, streets became a major focus in Tulsa through Mayor Kathy Taylor’s Complete Our Streets citizens committee and the City Council Streets Subcommittee. Both of these groups studied Tulsa’s street issues, made recommendations and worked with City of Tulsa staff to develop plans to fix the streets.
During the summer of 2008, many Tulsa residents attended town hall meetings throughout the city with city leaders about how best to fix the streets. This “Fix Our Streets” initiative for a Nov. 4 election represents one year of Tulsans taking their streets seriously and working together to solve problems.
If this package is passed by voters, what will be accomplished?
This Fix Our Streets five-year plan will provide $451.6 million of maintenance and rehabilitation for Tulsa’s streets and bridges. Some work on sidewalks, trails and railroad crossings also is included.
Why is this vote only about streets?
This vote focuses on fixing streets because many Tulsans have named street condition as their top concern. The package does not include street widening, flood control projects, water, sewer or public facilities maintenance. Funding for these other city responsibilities will continue through utility fees and future funding programs.
Will all areas of the city receive street improvements?
Yes. Project funding is distributed among the nine City Council districts according to need, or pavement condition. Each district will receive at least 8.2 percent of the total; however pavement in certain areas of the city needs more attention than in other areas. Project funding will be directed to the areas that need it most.
Will my taxes go up?
The sales tax rate in the City of Tulsa will remain the same as it is now. This will include a renewal of Tulsa’s Third Penny Sales Tax beginning in 2013, and continuation in 2012 of the same amount as the Tulsa County Four-to-Fix Sales Tax (0.167%), which will expire at that time.
Extension of the Third Penny Sales tax through 2014 will provide $131 million for streets. Continuing the same amount as the Four-to-Fix Sales Tax through 2014 will provide $35.6 million for streets.
Funding for Fix Our Streets 2008 also will include a $285 million General Obligation Bond Issue to begin in 2010. This will enact property tax increases that in the maximum year of impact – 2016, will be proportional to 6.3 mills or $63 per year for a $100,000 house.
When will these projects start?
Some projects will begin construction in the summer of 2009. The designs and coordination of other projects will begin as soon as the bonds are sold and contracts are in place.
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