Investing in Infrastructure: How Winter Springs is Spending the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax

Investing in Infrastructure: How Winter Springs is Spending the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax

The document below outlines the spending summary for various projects in the City of Winter Springs, financed by the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax approved by Seminole County voters in 2014. This tax, applied to the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents, and businesses, supports construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

The major expenditure areas include:

Land Acquisition: $720,363 was spent on two land parcels for future park expansion at Central Winds Park and Torcaso Park.

Winter Springs Town Center Improvements: $475,000 was spent on enhancing and expanding parking.

Road Resurfacing and Safety Improvements: $3,838,924 was spent on safety enhancements along Winter Springs Boulevard and resurfacing several roadways.

Bridge Repairs: $611,957 was spent on a study to identify future bridge repair needs and repair work after Hurricane Ian. An additional $2.5 million has been allocated for future repairs.

Safety and Utility Vehicles: $2,884,000 was spent on acquiring 16 new vehicles for the police department and equipment for the Utilities department.

Winter Springs Utilities: $2,000,000 was spent on critical capital repairs to the water treatment plant and waste water treatment facility.

Furthermore, $5.5 million has been earmarked specifically for stormwater rehabilitation Citywide, with work expected to start in 2024. The total amount allocated for infrastructure projects is $19 million.

Finally, there were also numerous reallocations, amendments, and contingencies outlined for various sub-projects within the city infrastructure.

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