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Vision2

Overview: A $748.8 million, 13-year plan to extend Tulsa County’s 0.6 percent Vision 2025 sales tax was rolled out August 9. The proposed extension would start when the current tax expires, Jan. 1, 2017, and last through Dec. 31, 2029. Tulsa County commissioners voted unanimously August 13 to put a proposal on the Nov. 6 election ballot.

This page is home to all the Tulsa World's coverage of the Vision2 projects.

Here are the details of the proposal

Amount: $748.8 million
Tax impact: Extension of 0.6 percent Vision 2025 sales tax from Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2029

PROPOSITION 1: Economic development
TOTAL: $386.88 million
Airport industrial complex buildings and infrastructure: $122 million
Airport industrial complex equipment: $132 million
Closing fund: $52.942 million
Bond costs and interest: $79.938 million

PROPOSITION 2: Quality-of-life improvements
TOTAL: $361.92 million
Bond costs and interest: $12 million
Tulsa County: $92 million
$38 million: Construction of a new juvenile justice center that would house Juvenile Court and the Juvenile Bureau
$25 million: Improvements to roads, bridges and other infrastructure
$12 million: Enhancements to Expo Square, including new entrances at the QuikTrip Center, outdoor covered exercise arena for horses and a storage building. Resolution also allows for funding to be used for construction of Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency at the fairgrounds
$10 million: Levee improvements
$7 million: Park improvements, including renovating or replacing pools

City of Tulsa: $157.92 million
$71 million: Creation and upgrading of Arkansas River dams
$20 million: Improvements to the Tulsa Zoo
$14 million: Creation of a Lacy Park Regional Recreation Center and repairs and modernization of the city’s five remaining swimming pools
$10 million: Creation of a permanent home for the Tulsa Children’s Museum
$10 million: Renovation of the Central Library
$7 million: Contribution toward Phase 2 of Tulsa Community College and the Tulsa Fire Department’s joint fire training center
$5 million: Contribution toward extension of the Gilcrease Expressway
$4.5 million: Improvements to neighborhoods ($500,000 for each of the nine council districts)
$4.3 million: Contribution to help the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa build a joint medical school downtown
$4.3 million: Contribution to help Oklahoma State University-Tulsa build a new Medical and Academic Center
$4.3 million: Contribution toward Phase 2 of Langston University’s nursing school
$2.1 million: Contribution to OSU Medical Center for a birthing center
$549,000: Improvements to the Route 66 Village
$471,000: Cleanup of brownfield sites
$400,000: Purchase of an industrial generator for Morton Comprehensive Health Services

Bixby: $11.3 million
No formal plans: Potential project discussed is to help build a bridge over the Arkansas River

Broken Arrow: $44.1 million
$27.7 million: Road projects
Widening to five lanes:
Albany Street (61st Street) from Lynn Lane Road (177th East Avenue) to County Line Road (193rd East Avenue)
Kenosha Street (71st Street) from Main Street to Elm Place (161st East Avenue)
Houston Street (81st Street) from Garnett Road to Aspen Avenue (145th East Avenue)
Washington Street (91st Street) from Garnett Road to Aspen Avenue
New Orleans Street (101st Street) from Olive Street (129th East Avenue) to Aspen Avenue
Also, improving the intersection of County Line Road and Albany Street
$3.15 million: Public safety
Remodeling fire stations at 2900 S. Elm Place and 8000 S. Elm Place into ambulance hubs
Also, buying 35 police cars and one firetruck
$13.25 million: Inflation, unexpected costs, future projects and interest on bonds the city could issue if it decides to start the projects before it receives the Vision2 funding

Collinsville: $3 million
Full amount: Renovate the Veterans Building, which was built in 1946 and has been closed since November 2011

Glenpool: $5.9 million
Full amount: Help build an $18 million tournament-caliber, regional sports complex

Jenks: $9.2 million
No specific dollar amounts set for identified projects:
Economic development and tourism: Promotion and improvement of the downtown Arts and Antique District; funding of Oklahoma Aquarium improvements, exhibits or indebtedness; trolley system; low-water dam or related waterfront improvements; and extension of water, sewer or storm water systems
Roadway improvements: Road projects not eligible for funding through state or federal matching highway funds
Quality of Life: Public park improvements; trail system improvements; acquisition of land for parks

Owasso: $14.38 million
No formal plans

Sand Springs: $10.1 million
No specific dollar amounts set for identified projects:
City park infrastructure improvements, such as trails, rest rooms, lighting, parking lots, fields and equipment
Incentives and or infrastructure to accommodate river development, including roads, a low-water pedestrian bridge and utilities
Various infrastructure and/or technology enhancements that directly benefit both the city and Sand Springs Public Schools, such as wireless hubs, sidewalks and recreational facilities or equipment, not to exceed $1 million
Gilcrease Expressway extension, not to exceed $2 million
Improvements for various city-owned historical structures or sites, such as the Page Memorial Library Building, which houses the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum
Improved information signage
Improved marketing of the city
A permanent hazardous household waste facility, not to exceed $500,000
Fixes for various street-flooding issues
Various downtown beautification projects
Purchase of properties for park expansion

Skiatook: $1.16 million
No specified dollar amounts for identified projects:
Make sports park improvements
Upgrade its Public Works building

Sperry: $643,894
No formal plans

HEADLINES
Top 10 local stories for 2012

Top 10 local stories for 2012   12/31/2012

Three people died and two others were injured in a shooting spree that threatened to spark racial tensions. American Airlines' bankruptcy and wildfires near Mannford were also big stories.

Officials consider using Vision 2025 funds for Zink Dam fixes

Officials consider using Vision 2025 funds for Zink Dam fixes   12/16/2012

After two potential major funding sources for renovating Zink Dam vanished in the course of two weeks, the River Parks Authority is contemplating whether Vision 2025 funds could be used for short-term improvements on the dam.

Tulsa Vision2 backers look for another way to help aerospace

Tulsa Vision2 backers look for another way to help aerospace   11/9/2012

After Tulsa County voters gave a 26,000-vote rejection to a proposal aimed at shoring up Tulsa's aerospace industry, leaders of that effort are dusting themselves off and talking about trying again.

Vision2 defeat constricts dam project   11/9/2012

The $25 million in state bonds being challenged before the Oklahoma Supreme Court represent nearly all of the possible funding remaining for improvements to Zink Dam.

After Vision2, Tulsa leaders ready to shift focus onto Fix Our Streets program

After Vision2, Tulsa leaders ready to shift focus onto Fix Our Streets program   11/8/2012

With the defeat of Vision2 fresh on everyone's minds, Tulsa leaders say their focus needs to turn to next year's renewal of the city's Fix Our Streets program and save another Vision for another day.

County voters reject both parts of Vision2

County voters reject both parts of Vision2   11/7/2012

Tulsa County voters on Tuesday strongly rejected the $748.8 million Vision2 sales-tax package backed by many government and Tulsa Metro Chamber leaders.

Vision2 has mixed support in Oklahoma Poll   11/4/2012

Vision2's quality-of-life Proposition 2 appears to be headed to victory in Tuesday's election, while the fate of Proposition 1 with its airport industrial complex upgrades and deal-closing fund is uncertain, a new Tulsa World poll shows.

Ex-Tulsa councilor: Cousins Park project disruption reason to reject Vision2

Ex-Tulsa councilor: Cousins Park project disruption reason to reject Vision2   11/3/2012

The delay of a long-planned south Tulsa park because of a possible bridge that would be funded in part by Vision2 shows the need to vote against the tax package, mayoral candidate Bill Christiansen said.

Vision2 proponents push jobs aspect of proposal

Vision2 proponents push jobs aspect of proposal   11/2/2012

Without going into the details of the Vision2 proposal, two of the campaign's leading voices boiled the issue down to one word Thursday - jobs.

Tulsa County officials detail Vision2 wish list

Tulsa County officials detail Vision2 wish list   11/1/2012

Tulsa County officials didn't waste any time determining how they would spend the county's projected $92 million in Vision2 funding, should the sales-tax initiative be approved by voters Tuesday.

Vision2 leaders to discuss plan at Tulsa Press Club luncheon   11/1/2012

Two co-chairmen of the Vision2 campaign - Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett and Tulsa County Commissioner John Smaligo - will discuss the proposal to extend a 0.6 percent county sales tax through 2029 at a Tulsa Press Club luncheon at noon Thursday.

Vision2 opponents push to defeat measure with far less cash   10/31/2012

Although backers of Vision2 have nearly $600,000 for their campaign, the organization against the proposed tax package is mounting its effort with just more than $11,000 in cash and in-kind donations.

Vision 2025 committee renamed for new plan   10/30/2012

The residents committee established to oversee Vision 2025 sales-tax collections has been renamed and authorized to perform the same task for the proposed Vision2 initiative.

Tulsa higher-ed schools slated to get $22 million in Vision2 funds

Tulsa higher-ed schools slated to get $22 million in Vision2 funds   10/29/2012

The city's centers of higher education would benefit from Vision2 to the tune of more than $22 million, with Tulsa Community College, OU-TU, OSU-Tulsa, OSU Medical Center and Langston University-Tulsa all designated to receive funding as part of the $748.8 million sales-tax initiative.

American Airlines maintenance base's management, labor endorse Vision2 package

American Airlines maintenance base's management, labor endorse Vision2 package   10/29/2012

Management and labor at the American Airlines Maintenance & Engineering Center in Tulsa - one of the region's biggest employers and the largest civilian facility of its type in the world - have endorsed the Nov. 6 Vision2 package.

AA management, workers at Tulsa maintenance base endorse Vision2

AA management, workers at Tulsa maintenance base endorse Vision2   10/28/2012

Management and labor at the American Airlines Maintenance Base in Tulsa — one of the region’s biggest employers and the largest civilian facility of its type in the world — have endorsed the Nov. 6 Vision2 package.

Some officials to vote against 1st Vision2 question

Some officials to vote against 1st Vision2 question   10/28/2012

Four Tulsa city councilors plan to vote against Vision2's Proposition 1, which would generate $386.8 million for airport industrial park improvements and a deal-closing fund.

Editorial: Vision2 plan supportable   10/28/2012

Let's be frank: Chances are that just about every Tulsa County voter doesn't like something about the Vision2 package to be decided on Nov. 6. Frankly, there has been some reason for concern.

Chamber fund tops Vision2 donors   10/27/2012

the fundraising arm of the Vision2 campaign - has raised $589,748.19 for its campaign in favor of a $748.8 million sales tax proposal that is going before voters Nov. 6, according to a report to the state Ethics Commission.

Officials say airline assurances a must before spending Vision2 funds

Officials say airline assurances a must before spending Vision2 funds   10/26/2012

Tulsa County commissioners say no Vision2 money will be spent at a city-owned air maintenance base until officials have an enforceable commitment covering jobs, payroll and longevity at the facility.

Vision2 hampers cities, critic says at debate

Vision2 hampers cities, critic says at debate   10/25/2012

Cities should 'cut out the middle man' and pursue their own visions rather than voters approving the $748.8 million Tulsa County Vision2 tax proposal, an opponent of the effort said Wednesday.

Library CEO says $10 million in Vision2 funds critical to Central Library renovation

Library CEO says $10 million in Vision2 funds critical to Central Library renovation   10/24/2012

The potential $10 million Vision2 allocation for Central Library's renovation is critical to private fundraising efforts for the project, the library system's leader said.

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VISION 2025 PROGRESS

VISION2 REVENUE
According to current estimates, the cities
would receive the following sales-tax revenue
over the course of the Vision2 project:

Tulsa: $157.92 million
Bixby: $11.3 million
Broken Arrow: $44.1 million
Collinsville: $3 million
Glenpool: $5.9 million
Jenks: $9.2 million
Owasso: $14.38 million
Sand Springs: $10.1 million
Skiatook: $1.16 million
Sperry: $643,894
Tulsa County: $92 million
Bonding costs, interest: $12 million
VISION 2025 RECAP
Date of Vote: Sept. 9, 2003

*Ballot: Four proposals calling for a 1 penny sales tax to fund $880 million in projects.

Election Results: Each of the four proposals passed with at least 60 percent of the vote.

Voter Turnout: 128,676, or 40.7 percent of registered Tulsa County voters.

Sales Tax Collections Began:
January 2004

Sales Tax Collections End:
December 2016

Sales Tax Collection through July:
$451,498,218

Cost of projects through July:
$542,340,913

Amount Paid Through Bond Sales:
$467,692,635

Amount Paid Directly in Sales Taxes:
$74,648,278

Interest Paid on Bonds through June:
$123.5 million


The overall cost of the projects increased to $575.5 million when construction costs boosted the cost of the BOK Center and the convention center by $45.5 million.

*The $350 million proposal to provide incentives to Boeing was never collected. This reduced the Vision 2025 package to $530 million and cut the sales tax to be collected to sixth-tenths of one penny.

SOURCE: Tulsa County