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County

Entity

Weber County

Public Body

Weber County Recreation, Arts, Museums and Parks

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Notice Title

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSITION 19, R.A.M.P. TAX RENEWAL

Notice Tags

Taxation

Notice Type(s)

Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

October 7, 2024 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSITION 19, R.A.M.P. TAX RENEWAL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on October 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m., in the Weber County Commission Chambers, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT, regarding Proposition 19, R.A.M.P. Tax Renewal, to be placed on the November 2024 General Election ballot. Background In 2004, residents of Weber County approved a 0.1% sales tax on qualifying purchases to fund botanical, cultural, recreational, and zoological organizations and facilities. This tax, referred to as the Recreation, Arts, Museums, and Parks (RAMP) tax, is authorized under Utah Code Ann. § 59-12-703(4)(a)(i)(B) and can be levied for 10 years. In 2014, Weber County voters renewed the RAMP tax for an additional 10 years, with the current term set to expire. Current Proposal The Weber County Commission has authorized the submission of an opinion question to voters on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The question asks whether the 0.1% sales tax should be renewed for another 10 years to continue funding the RAMP programs. Since the RAMP tax's inception in 2004, the average Weber County household has paid about $12 per year to support parks, recreational spaces, botanical gardens, arts, museums, and Free RAMP Saturdays. What the Tax Funds The RAMP tax provides financial support to a wide range of community resources in Weber County, including: - Public parks and recreational spaces - Botanical gardens and cultural institutions - Zoological organizations and facilities Decision for Voters Voters will be asked whether they support the renewal of this 0.1% sales and use tax for an additional 10 years. The tax applies to qualifying purchases made within Weber County and is intended to continue supporting the enhancement and maintenance of recreational, cultural, and zoological assets in the community. For more information please visit: https://webercountyutah.gov/ramptaxrenewal/index.php

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

2380 Washington Blvd. 360, Ogden, UT 84401
Ogden, UT 84401
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Contact Name

Shelly Halacy

Contact Email

shalacy@webercountyutah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)399-8405

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

September 23, 2024 02:17 PM

Notice Last Edited On

September 23, 2024 02:17 PM

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