When Gwinnett County voters head to the polls during November’s General Election, they will decide on the renewal of the one-cent special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.)
Since 2001, the county and all 16 cities within Gwinnett have agreed on how to share the proceeds. This time around, cities are expected to receive 25 percent of the funds.
If given the green light by voters, the new program could raise $1.35 billion over the next six years, an increase over the $950 million the current SPLOST was estimated to collect through its end date of March 31, 2023.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson says one of the keys to the success of SPLOST is the collaboration between county government and the cities.
“SPLOST keeps Gwinnett growing in the right direction with pay-as-you-go funding for building needed projects. It’s beneficial to our residents – who have come to expect top-notch services and amenities across the County – from our quality road system to our thriving senior service centers and from our supportive public safety facilities to our beautiful parks.”
Here is an estimated breakdown on how the county plans to use just over $1 billion in 2023 SPLOST funds:
- Transportation: $736.3 million (roads, streets, bridges, facilities and equipment);
- Public safety facilities/equipment: $133.9 million ($86.4 million will go towards a new police headquarters);
- Recreational facilities/equipment: $108 million;
- Courthouse facility renovation: $12.5 million;
- Animal welfare facility renovation: $5.2 million; and
- Senior Services facilities: $4.7 million.
Hendrickson adds that the County will again form a committee made up of residents who will review and prioritize transportation projects, the largest category in the proposed sales tax program.
Gwinnett voters have approved a series of SPLOST programs that since 1985 have raised more than $3.9 billion, allowing the County to save more than $1.9 billion in financing costs compared to issuing bonds.
Gas South District, Northside Hospital form outreach pact
Gas South District and Northside Hospital have announced a new community outreach partnership. The three-year agreement brings an opportunity for Gas South District and Northside Hospital employees to work together and engage in community related initiatives.
Lee Echols, chief of marketing for Northside Hospital says: “Our work with local organizations is a big part of our mission to heal in Gwinnett. The team at Gas South District has been totally supportive of this initiative, and we look forward to building it out over the next few years.”
The partnership will kick off in August with the first co-branded community outreach effort. With a goal of supporting local teachers and creating a unique experience for them, Gas South District and Northside Hospital will look to the community to nominate teachers for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card and a VIP concert experience during the Georgia Jam event on August 27h being held at Gas South Arena.
To nominate a teacher visit GasSouthDistrict.com/Connect-With-Us/Classroom-VIP and give an example of how this person demonstrates their special gifts and talents in the classroom. Gas South District and Northside Hospital will review the nominations and 10 teachers will be selected for their outstanding work. Submissions are due by August 12 and winners will be selected the week of August 15.
Penn. firm buys Chattahoochee Corners for $45 million
Chattahoochee Corners business park at River Green in Duluth has been sold to Pennsylvania-based Somerset Properties in a $45 million transaction. The single-story office/flex portfolio property totals 388,213 square feet and is comprised of nine buildings featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows on all four sides west of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
Built in 1997, the property was planned with the future in mind. Single-story buildings provide efficient access for tenants and limit unwanted exposure. In addition, the property’s proximity to the Chattahoochee River Nature Trail provides quick access to a range of outdoor amenities. For tenants in need of warehouse space, buildings 4350 and 4570 have clear dock-high space for light manufacturing and distribution.
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