With State Highway 114 there is a lot of opportunity, and if the City proceeds with caution, in the coming years there will be a balance of commercial quality with low density. Sales tax receipts are already expanding, which has allowed for Parks and Public Safety improvements without increasing the property tax rate. Public Safety has delayed purchasing new vehicles this year, however they have assured the Council that there will be no decrease in response times. Public safety is also providing new services with the west facility, which will increase operational costs on top of a new Library. Regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, the revenues are increasing, however the City Council does not want to over-extend in debt service.
Development is occurring, it is primarily a timing issue in regards to revenues.
SPDC has taken actions to fund the Parks Maintenance Workers in Fiscal Year 2000-01 to remove pressure off of the General Fund to help fund a Library. Town Hall is progressing, estimated move in date is January 2001. Mr. Potter encouraged SPIN to tour the Town Hall facility this fall to view the progress. The County has been extremely helpful in developing Town Hall operations. The Bob Jones Park Cleanup is scheduled for October 7, with a rainout date of October 14.