![]() Because of the cannabis tax revenue, Grand Junction can build a CRC with a 0.14% sales tax just a fraction of the increase that neighboring Western Slope communities used to fund their recreation centers. The funding will come from two sources: an already approved cannabis tax revenue and a 0.14% sales tax that will sunset when 30-year construction bonds are paid off. The total projected cost for the CRC is $70m and will require roughly $5.8m in annual revenue. The recreation center has been a cause our community has rallied behind and strongly supported. It sits right off Patterson Road, creating easy access for all of Grand Junction. In the spirit of providing access to health and wellness to our community, I also love how the Grand Valley Parks & Recreation Foundation is committed to providing scholarships to those who would otherwise not be able to afford a membership. The park boasts 205 acres of centrally located, undeveloped land, creating opportunities for future growth. The proposed facility will be built at Matchett Park, which is the perfect spot for a CRC. In addition, the CRC will create a safe place for our youth and provides senior resources, including a therapy pool and a senior lounge. The proposed 83,000-square-foot CRC will provide indoor aquatics, recreation, and community facilities that are missing or are in short supply in our community. The Bill Heddles Recreation Center helped keep me active, taught me about work ethic, and gave my friends and me a safe place to spend much of our time.Īs I look at the proposed CRC, I envision it providing all ages access to a first-class facility that promotes health and wellness. I frequented the Bill Heddles Recreation Center often, whether it was for club sports, school activities, working out, swim classes, or getting in a few games of racquetball with friends. The Bill Heddles Recreation Center was built in 1993 and has continued to serve as the anchor establishment for Delta County. And looking back, I didn’t realize how blessed I was to have a recreation center in my backyard. Growing up in Delta, CO, I saw firsthand how a community recreation center positively impacted a city. GJEP’s monthly articles aren’t usually focused on ballot measures or endorsements however, I want to take this opportunity to explain why our organization believes a Community Recreation Center is a good idea for Grand Junction. On April 4 th, Grand Junction voters will decide if a Community Recreation Center (CRC) will come to fruition in Grand Junction. By: Curtis Englehart | Executive Director, Grand Junction Economic Partnership
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