The Purpose Of The Penny
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Public Safety
Investments from the penny tax have bolstered public safety through the upgrade and expansion of emergency services. Funding has been allocated for new fire stations, police equipment, and emergency response vehicles, enhancing the county’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect its residents.
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Quality of Life
The Penny Tax has significantly enhanced the quality of life in Sumter County by funding recreational and cultural projects. This includes the development of parks, sports facilities, and community centers, which provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and social engagement.
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Infrastructure
The tax has enabled crucial infrastructure improvements across Sumter County. These projects include the construction and renovation of roads, bridges, and public buildings, ensuring safer and more efficient transportation and public services for the community.
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Economic Development
The tax has spurred economic development by funding projects that attract businesses and tourists to the area. This includes the enhancement of commercial districts, improvements to public spaces, and the creation of new business incentives, all of which contribute to a more vibrant and economically robust Sumter County.
2024 QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS
2024 QUALITY OF LIFE PROJECTS
To transform the park into a state-of-the-art Baseball Complex to include a practice facility, increased parking capacity, and two new entrances for better accessibility.
Expand Patriot Park to include fifteen (15) new Pickle Ball Courts along with adjacent parking to support this and other park activities.
New restroom facilities to support athletic events including a restroom to support the 1-mile walking track. Replace six (6) outdated ballfields’ lighting systems with a brighter, more energy efficient LED system. Renovate Crystal Lakes Golf Course Driving Range to support youth and senior golf participants.
Enhance public parks with infrastructure that adds safety and security, as well as modern playground equipment accessible for all children to include Swan Lake, Birnie Center, Cross-well, Catchall-Shaw, Shiloh, Rafting Creek, and others.
Con- struct a new community center for seniors and youth with approximately 4,000 sq. ft. to replace the current center located near the old Delaine School
Reconstruction/expansion of the South Sumter Gym.