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, needs are identified, and the voters are asked to approve withdrawal of therequested dollars from the fund for infrastructure projects.
Those in favor say: There is very little in the Recreation Department’s budget for maintenance. The money in the Parks and Rec fund, which comes from a distribution from the state’s parking meters, is used to improve recreational facilities. The ability to offer good recreational opportunities to residents is part of the culture of our town, and this expenditure, which does not require new taxes to be raised, is a crucial part of that.
Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at the Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: There would be no new tax impact, as the Recreation Infrastructure Fund will be tapped.