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PROPOSITION NO. 3
Quality of Life Projects Summary: Enhances community recreation with new centers, playgrounds, splash pads, and sports courts to improve family and outdoor activities.
Funding: $74 million (general obligation bonds).
Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.
Authorized: $74 million (~17.6%) Focus: Parks, recreation, and community enhancements.
Detailed projects: New community center at Elam Park; Elam Park improvements (splash pad, pickleball courts, playground equipment upgrades, miscellaneous park enhancements); additional playground upgrades city-wide; new pickleball courts.
Specific Projects:
Named (Priority) Projects:
Elam Park – Community Center: $42,000,000
Elam Park – Splash Pad, Pickleball Courts: $4,000,000
Country Aire Splashpad Reconstruction: $3,200,000
Park Playground Equipment Upgrades: $2,700,000
Nienhuis Park – Pickleball Courts: $2,000,000
Battlecreek Golf Course Upgrades and Improvements: $2,500,000
Central Park Community Center Renovation: $2,300,000
Rose West Dog Park Shade Structure: $340,000
Jackson Park Playground Shade Structure: $690,000
Dog Park: $5,600,000
Unnamed (Secondary) Projects (if funds remain):
Central Park Gardens Expansion: $570,000
Nienhuis Park – Sand Volleyball Courts: $1,000,000
Nienhuis Family Aquatic Center – Pool Equipment Upgrades: $350,000
Central Family Aquatic Center – Pool Equipment Upgrades: $350,000
Park Playground Equipment Upgrades and Misc. Amenities: $2,500,000
Elam Park Site Improvements: $3,000,000