SPLOST
What is SPLOST?
In 2014, Telfair voters approved the addition of a 1% sales tax for five years for a list of specific capital improvement or outlay projects. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax allows local governments to generate revenues for pre-approved capital outlay projects.
2014 McRae-Helena SPLOST Projects
Helena - $698,000 (17.47%)
Constructing, furnishing, and equipping new City Hall
and Police Department; acquisition of law enforcement vehicles $400,000
Street repairs and acquisition of vehicles for street repair $100,000
Water/Sewer repairs and acquisition of vehicles for water/sewer
Projects; construction of building for public works department $198,800
McRae - $1,391,600 (34.79%)
Water/sewer repairs and acquisition of vehicles and equipment
for water/sewer projects $463,868
Street repairs and acquisition of vehicles for street repair $309,244
Renovation of downtown area for economic development $309,244
Repair, renovation and improvement to City Hall, City Shop, and Public Safety Complex $309,244
2018 McRae SPLOST Report