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In 2003, voters approved a countywide .25 percent sales tax to pay for the preservation of open space in Arapahoe County.
Collection of the sales tax began Jan. 1, 2004 and is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2013. The tax is used to preserve urban and
rural open space and natural areas; protect lands that preserve water quality in rivers, lakes and streams; provide, maintain
and improve neighborhood parks, open space, sports fields, picnic facilities and multi-use trails; protect wildlife habitat
and corridors; preserve agriculture and ranch lands and enhance and maintain designated heritage areas. The Open Space Program
also:
- Provides a 50 percent share back to incorporated cities and towns;
- Provides a pool of money for grants to special districts and incorporated cities and towns;
- Caps County administrative costs at 3 percent;
- Sets aside money for heritage areas and maintenance costs;
- Provides money for open space and trails in unincorporated Arapahoe County.
The Open Space Program also oversees the Arapahoe County Recreation District. For more information, visit our helpful resources.
Open Space program questions? Contact Public Works and Development at 720-874-6500 or by e-mail . For sales and use tax questions? Contact Finance at 303-795-4620 or by e-mail .
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