This bill amends the 2008 law authorizing a local sales tax for the city of Clearwater by specifying the projects for which the proceeds of the tax may be used: 

• improvements to Sportsman Park/Ballfields; Riverside Park; Lions Park Pavilion; Cedar South Park (“Eldorado Park”); and Spring Street Park;
• improvements to and extension of the River County bike trail; and
• acquisition and construction of a pedestrian walkway and buildings for a community and recreation center.

The total amount of revenues from the taxes that may be used to fund the projects is $12 million plus associated bond costs (this amount is not modified from the 2008 law). 

The provisions of this bill are effective the day after the Clearwater City Council and its chief clerical officer comply with section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3 (formal city council majority approval of the changes for the use of the taxes; filing a record of such approval with the secretary of state).

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