Street Repair and Maintenance is the

Sole Purpose for Nov. 3 Vote on Prop S

The City of Florissant is seeking a 1/4-cent increase in the city sales tax on next Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) off-year ballot to maintain city streets, which are starting to take on some age. The average age of Florissant streets is about 56 years old, but some are as many as 75 years old. It costs between $730,000 and $1 million to replace a mile of street, proponents of Prop S state. The sales tax increase is expected to raise about $1.3 to $1.6 million in additional revenues. The Florissant City Council confirmed in a resolution Oct. 12^th that these funds are strictly for street maintenance and repair and will not be mixed with general funds.

Driving the streets of the city, it’s evident that there has been a lot of paving and asphalt work on most of the roads, while some will need attention soon. Proponents, including Mayor Tom Schneider, City Council members, Police Chief Timothy Lowery and both labor and business interests, point out that non-resident shoppers who use city streets will pay a large portion of the additional 1/4-cent sales tax to maintain the streets in a safe manner.

Among the repairs that are planned are the following:

• Replacing failed or damaged street surfaces, curbs and gutters
• Re-profiling pavement and applying asphalt overlay
• Resolving issues with joint failures or stormwater ponding
• Installing ADA ramps and/or sidewalks
• Adding striping or signage as needed

Safe, sound streets are proven to improve and help retain property values, reflecting the pride that residents, government and businesses take in the community. In addition to addressing citizen safety, the ability of first responders to get where they are needed is improved if the streets are well-maintained.

Former Mayor Robert G. Lowery and Mrs. Grace Zykan are honorary co-chairs of the Florissant For Safe Streets committee. Chief Tim Lowery and Councilwoman Jackie Pagano are co-chairs. The group has held four public town hall meetings on the need for Prop S approval so that citizens will be properly informed in the process.

There has been no organized opposition to Prop S, which needs a simple majority for passage.

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