Article 19: Parks and Recreation Department $200,000

Click here to see the wording of this Article as it appears on your ballot.

What it means: A certain portion of the parking meter revenue that goes to the Town (as opposed to the State) is deposited in the Recreation Infrastructure Special Revenue Fund, which has been designated by Hampton voters as a set-aside for the needs of the Parks and Recreation Department. Every year, needsare identified,andthevotersare askedto approve withdrawal oftherequested dollars from thefundfor infrastructure projects.

Those in favor say: Within the scope of the work for this year will be replacing the downtown holiday lights (which have failed); replacing sections of fencing, windows and window sills in multiple facilities; and addressing some trip hazards at the skate park.

Those against say: No one spoke against this Article at theDeliberativeSession.

Fiscal impact: There would be no new tax impact, as the Recreation Infrastructure Fund will be tapped.