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How is the Optional 1% Sales and Use Tax
generated?
The Optional 1% Sales
and Use Tax is generated by sales of tangible personal property and other
authorized transactions at a rate of 1% (in addition to the State Sales
Tax of 4% and the county 1% Capital Facilities Tax for municipal
improvements voted on last November). The Optional 1% Sales and Use Tax
was first approved by the voters of Sweetwater County in 1973, and has
been supported by the voters and stayed in place through the present
time. The tax comes before the voters of Sweetwater County every four
years. How much revenue does it generate?
In fiscal year 2006, the Optional 1% Sales and Use
Tax brought in $8,843,293 to the City of Rock
Springs.
Who pays for it?
Anyone who purchases certain goods and services in Sweetwater County.
This includes not only permanent residents, but also people visiting and
doing business in Sweetwater County.
What does it pay for?
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Park improvements and Civic Center Improvements
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Cemetery Expansion
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Fire and Police Equipment
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Street Overlays and Seals
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Senior Citizens Funding
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“A Street” Viaduct project matching funds
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Gateway Boulevard Extension matching funds
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Funding for the Airport
What projects will it fund in the future?
Senior Citizens Facilities
Street Projects including the intersection of Broadway and F
Street, and the M Street Underpass
Structural Improvements to the Civic Center
Arthur Park and Rahonce Park
Establish Reserves for future recreation projects such as the
golf course
Matching funds for street, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements
For more information contact:
Sweetwater Economic Development Association - 352 6874
Rock
Springs Chamber of Commerce- 362 3771
Green
River Chamber of Commerce - 875 5711
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