Nov. 3, 2020 3:10p
(WGTD)---When it was proposed more than 20 years ago, creators of Pleasant Prairie’s RecPlex promised that it would be self-sustaining.
COVID-19 has temporarily changed that.
Now the nation’s largest municipally-owned recreational facility is in need of a helping hand. Because of a reduction in business brought on by the coronavirus, the RecPlex needs help paying the mortgage.
Village administration has recommended a new, $1.5 million tax levy to help the RecPlex cover its annual $2.5 million debt payment.
A public hearing on the plan along with other aspects of the village’s budget will be held Nov. 30th.
If approved, the new tax would add about $120 to the property tax bill for a home worth $237,000.
RecPlex proponents describe the facility as a crown jewel that boosts the overall quality of life, helps attract new businesses and generates tourism dollars with the various events it offers.
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