Prescott 2050

Natural Area Preservation Interim Report

Prescott Vision 2050

Natural Area Preservation Study Group:

Interim Report

September 25, 2008

Presented by Committee Members:

Tom Pettit, Chair Nancy Maurer, Secretary

Charlene Craig Ed Parry

Paul Katan Jeri Smith-Fornara

Scope of Work

Members of the 2050 Natural Area Preservation Study Group outlined the group’s scope of work as follows:

1. Assess current definitions and understanding of Prescott Natural Area Open Space.

2. Identify current problems and trends/public perception.

3. Research existing partners and strategies …

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Funding Interim Report

Interim Sustainable Funding Committee Report

Vision:
1. Identify fair, predictable, sustainable revenue sources for the purpose of maintaining the quality of life and maintaining controllable growth in the City of Prescott.

Current Sources:
State law limits the types of tax a city may impose.  Prescott currently has:

Retail Sales Tax:
• Predictable, subject to economic conditions
• 30-40% paid by non-residents
• Vulnerable to competition from other municipalities
• Highly dependent on the auto and construction industries
• Sales tax …

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VIEW FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE

View from the Steering Committee

The steering committee met to determine the progress that has been made so far.  We were in unanimous agreement that you all have put in tremendous effort on behalf of the City.  We are impressed with the time that you have spent reading reports, conducting interviews, making visits to help secure a vision for Prescott.  Thanks and keep up the good work.

We listened to you when you said you would like some guidance for the interim report that will be due in late September.  You will find a grid attached …

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