CITYWIDE PROPOSITION FOR THE MAY 4TH ELECTION

This proposition is a renewal of a 3 separate property taxes for a combined value of 6.31 mils for 20 years, beginning on January 1, 2021.  The millage will be used to support New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways, City Park Improvement Association and the Audubon Commission.  This is first time tax support for City Park and a reduction in support for the Audubon Commission. It replaces two property taxes that will expire on January 1, 2021.

Parishwide Parks and Recreation Proposition
(In Lieu Millage)

In lieu of 3.00 mills currently levied for Parkway and Parks Commission and New Orleans Recreation Department and 0.32 mills and 2.99 mills levied for Audubon Commission ("Prior Taxes"), shall the City be authorized to levy a special tax of 6.31 mills ("Tax") for twenty years, January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2040 (estimated at $22,150,000 in the first year) with proceeds dedicated first to payment of debt service obligations secured by the Prior Taxes then to improving park safety and accessibility, capturing stormwater to reduce flooding, repairing and upgrading playgrounds and recreation centers, conserving natural areas, and constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating parks, recreational, and wildlife conservation facilities in the City, except that a portion of collections shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems as required by law, allocated pro-rata as follows: 1.95 mills to New Orleans Recreation Development Commission; 1.80 mills to New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways; 0.61 mills to City Park Improvement Association; and 1.95 mills to Audubon Commission, supplemental to and not in lieu of City general fund appropriations budgeted for 2020, subject to requirements provided by Ordinance Calendar Number 32,501 and with expenditures subject to public disclosure through annual audits?