September 21st, 2010
Summit County RAP & Proposition #1
One of the reasons many of us choose to live in Summit County is the exceptional quality of life we enjoy here, with every season. RAP has played a significant role in maintaining and enhancing that quality of life at an almost negligible cost to residents. Proposition #1 on the ballot this November asks voters whether or not to reauthorize RAP. It is not a new tax; rather, it is a simple renewal of an important source of funding for county-wide recreation and arts programs. A “yes” vote on November 2nd will allow the County Council to reauthorize RAP. Here are a few bullet points to consider…
- Summit County created the RAP tax program in 2000 to help fund recreation facilities, arts programs, and parks for Summit County residents.
- The RAP tax is a sales tax of only one penny on every 10 dollars spent in Summit County, nearly half (approximately 43%) of which is paid by visitors and all of which is used directly for the benefit of Summit County residents.
- Since 2000, RAP grants have provided more than $10 million for recreation, arts and parks. Among the programs and projects that have benefited directly from RAP are:
o Trails
o Oakley Rodeo
o Aquatic Center
o Recreation complexes in Coalville and at South Summit High School
o Summit County Fair
o Park in Peoa and Park Stage in Henefer
o Park City Ice Rink
o Skateboard parks
o Mountain Town Music performances on stages and in parks throughout Summit County
o Locals concerts at City Park and Deer Valley
o Deer Valley Music Festival “Music of Disney” concert
o Free Kimball Art Center events and exhibitions
o Student outreach opportunities and afterschool programs at the Eccles Center
o Egyptian Theatre productions and Youth Theatre
o Sundance Film Festival and Outdoor Film Series
o Local history exhibits at the Park City, Summit County, and Alf Engen Museums
o Norwegian Outdoor Exploration programs serving youth in all Summit County schools
Spread the word and help support this important initiative!