Why vote yes for the parks and rec levy?
Areas of Rec Impact
Diverse Programs for All
Areas of Rec Impact
- Parks & Rec supports both Centerville City and Unincorporated Township Residents
- The 33 Acre RecPlex Campus including:
-RecPlex East
-RecPlex West
-The Joyce C. Young Center
-Town Hall Theatre
-Countryside Park
Worth Protecting
Diverse Programs for All
Areas of Rec Impact
- The RecPlex hosts Community Events like Cruise in to the Ice Cream Social, Lantern Fest and Woodland Lights
- Serves as a community center: Red Cross Shelter, water distribution center, warming/cooling center
- Recognized regionally and nationally as a leader in the recreation field through professional organizations, Ohio Parks and Recreation Association and National Recreation and Parks Association
Diverse Programs for All
Diverse Programs for All
Diverse Programs for All
- Fitness classes for kids, adults and seniors
- After-school programs and summer camps
- Sports leagues
- Senior services and transportation
- Theater performances and cultural events
- Woodland Lights and lantern events
- Special Olympics
- Family events
Partnership Programs
Caring For What We Have
Diverse Programs for All
- Optimists Club - Fishing Derby
- Washington Centerville Library - Creativity Commons
- Goodwill Easter Seals - Senior Programs
- SICSA - Success Academy
- Garg Foundation - Bollywood Movie Events
- Park District - Senior Presentrations
- Girl and Boy Scouts - Lock Ins
Caring For What We Have
Caring For What We Have
Caring For What We Have
- Building storage space for senior programming
- Replacing aging vehicles for senior and youth transport
- Repairing the women's locker room
- Replacing a failing bridge in Countryside Park
- Replacing deteriorating bleachers in the pool area
- Repairing the A-Frame shelter in Countryside Park
Levy Fast Facts
Caring For What We Have
Caring For What We Have
- 1.5 mill levy, 5 year term
- Replaces expiring 1 mill levy
- Generates an additional $1.34 million per year in revenue
- Funds 50% of the Recreation Department budget
- User fees, memberships and grants fund the remaining 50% of the Recreation Budget
Levy Funding Allocation
Levy Funding Allocation
Levy Funding Allocation
- 48% Maintains current level of Service and Operations: Senior programming, camps, youth sports
- 28% Campus Improvements: Ongoing and backlogged maintenance projects in Countryside Park including repair of bridges, pathways and shelters, environmental mitigation and access enhancements
- 24% Facility Repairs: repairs to parking lots, aging HVAC systems, foundation enhancements and planned enhancements
Low Cost, Big Impact
Levy Funding Allocation
Levy Funding Allocation
- A Yes for Rec vote will cost just $1.82 more per $100,000 of home value than we pay now
- That less than a slice of pizza per month (and who needs those calories anyway!)
Vote Yes to Ensure:
Levy Funding Allocation
Vote Yes to Ensure:
- Diverse fitness, sports and enrichment programs for every age and interest
- Repair and replacement of aging facilities and equipment
- Investment in quality camp counselors, instructors and other staff members
- Expansion of services for senior adults
- Safe, clean facilities
- Budget-friendly opportunities to get fit, meet new friends, build skills and foster creativity