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Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Levy - August 6, 2024
The M&O levy is needed to KEEP OUR POOL OPEN. All public pools cost more to operate than they generate in revenue. Without a maintenance and operations levy passed by the voters in August of 2024, there will not be sufficient funds to open the Aquatic Center in 2025. The Aquatic Center is a public pool and we need the community's support to keep it open. Public pools provide a service and improve the quality of life, similar to parks, schools, and libraries. This levy would provide funds for the pool for the years of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
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WHO is asking - The Selah Park & Recreation Service Area (SPRSA) operates the Selah Aquatic Center on property leased from the City of Selah. SPRSA is proposing an M&O Levy of $0.07 per $1,000 of assessed property value to keep the Selah Aquatic Center open for the next six years.
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2024 Levy
Total Expenses 2023
Total Expenses in 2023 - $216,000
Payroll and benefits totaled $116,000.
Selah Aquatic Center employed 42 seasonal lifeguards, swim instructors, and cashiers. Most were Selah teenagers. It doesn’t get more local than supporting hometown kids.-
Utilities, chemicals and other expenses totaled $100,000.
About $5000 went to City of Selah for utilities, $16,000 to local chemical supplier, $24,000 for insurance through a Selah insurance agent, and a combined $8000 to local hardware store, plumbers, electricians, landscape service, alarm company and beverage supplier. The rest goes out to power, gas, internet provider, etc.
Revenue 2023
​Total Revenue in 2023 - $160,000
Income of $160,000
May through September 2023 included fees for swim lessons, open swim, lap swim, water walking, exercise classes, swim team rentals, private party rentals, day care swims, and other programs.
What it will cost you?
WHAT it will cost you:
The proposed M&O Levy is for collection of $0.07 per $1000 of assessed property value. This collection rate of $0.07 per $1000 CANNOT be increased over the 6-year levy period. Levy funds will support operations and maintenance of the Selah Aquatic Center.
My Property Value My Cost each year My Cost each month
$100,000 $7 per year $0.59 (59 cents) per mo.
$200,000 $14 per year $1.17 per mo.
$300,000 $21 per year $1.75 per mo.
$400,000 $28 per year $2.33 per mo.
$500,000 $35 per year $2.92 per mo.