Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• The City Commission has developed a plan to pay for the Salina Aquatic Park through a 0.15 cent sales tax in addition to the existing 0.25 cent sales tax that is currently used for general capitol improvement programs, economic development and property tax stabilization. Salina Citizens will be asked to vote on the measure as part of the  November 4th, 2008 general election ballot.

If I vote to build the Salina Aquatic Park, how much more sales tax would be paid on a $100 purchase I make?

• 15 cents.

How will construction of this facility benefit the local economy?

• Beyond the fact that this will be a wonderful new facility with features to appeal to all age groups, there will be a significant economic gain realized by all of Salina.

• Building the Salina Aquatic Park to include modern features that people desire will encourage visitors from outside of Salina. This will result directly in increased revenues at the facility and will also translate into increased hotel stays, restaurant sales and local business sales.

• Since sales tax will be used to construct the new facility, every dollar paid by visitors to Salina helps pay for our facility and many other city improvements we all use. The multiplier effect will reverberate throughout the local economy.

• We will all benefit by having visitors help support our local economy. Construction of the Salina Aquatic Park is not only a wonderful amenity for our community, it is also an investment in the local economy.

• We will no longer have to spend money to travel to other aquatic facilities when we will have such a great facility here in Salina.

• In addition to boosting our local economy at a time when such investments in our economy are so vital, the facility will provide additional summer jobs for students and others who need such jobs.

• For only 15 cents for each $100 purchase we make, we will build this wonderful facility to meet all the aquatic needs for our citizens of all ages while making a very important and wise investment in our economy.

When would the Salina Aquatic Park be open to the public?

• If the vote passes in November 2008, the new facility will be opened in June, 2010.

How much will it cost to use the Salina Aquatic Park if it is constructed?

• Although exact rates for admission have not yet been determined, it is our goal to keep the entry fees similar to those charged by other city owned aquatic facilities in our area so that it is affordable to everyone.

I think the idea of a new facility such as this is great, how can I help get the word out to others?

• Making others aware of this informational website is a good start. If you want to be more involved, contact the Salina Chamber of Commerce at 785-827-9301 or the email address of salina_aquatic_center@yahoo.com.