The City of Maple Valley owns and operates park and recreation facilities, including Summit Park and property located on Witte Road known as the “Lake Wilderness Elementary Site” that have various capital needs in order to provide the City and its citizens with adequate, proper and safe facilities. Following the goals and objectives outlined in the City’s Parks, Recreation, Cultural and Human Services Plan, Proposition 1 authorizes the City to construct, improve, develop and equip facilities at the Lake Wilderness Elementary Site, including constructing multi-purpose lighted synthetic turf fields and restrooms, and at Summit Park including constructing multi-purpose lighted synthetic turf fields and restrooms, an off-leash dog park, playgrounds (and equipment), a skate park, and trails. Proposition 1 would authorize the issuance of $14,700,000 of general obligation bonds to be repaid within 20 years of issuance and the levy of annual property taxes to repay the bonds (estimated levy rate is $0.35/$1,000 of assessed value (e.g., $111.65 per year, or $9.30 per month, on a $319,000 home)).
For questions about this measure, contact: Shaunna Lee-Rice, City Clerk, 425-413-8800, shaunna.leerice@maplevalleywa.gov
