The image provided is a ballot from November 4, 2014, for a Countywide Sales Tax Question in Shawnee County, Kansas. It proposes renewing a one-half percent (0.5%) countywide retailers' sales tax, effective January 1, 2017, for 15 years, to fund various projects. The ballot lists specific road projects, economic development, and other initiatives to be funded by the tax, referred to as the "Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO)" in the "2025-2034 Proposed CIP.pdf" document. The task is to identify whether the road projects listed on the ballot are included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) document.
Step 1: Understand the Context of the Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO) in the CIP
- CIP Reference: In the CIP document, the "Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO)" is a funding source for economic development projects, as noted on Page 4. It is funded through a half-cent countywide retailers' sales tax established by an inter-local agreement, effective January 1, 2017, and set to expire after 15 years (i.e., December 31, 2031).
- Funding Allocations: The CIP provides the following funding allocations for Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO) projects (Page 9-11):
- 2025: $4,950,000
- 2026: $7,000,000
- 2027: $9,350,000
- 2028: $13,460,855
- 2029: $16,550,050
- 2030-2034: $41,988,800
- Total (2025-2034): $93,299,706
- Project Pages: The CIP document specifies that Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs are detailed on Pages 110-122. However, the provided document only includes pages up to 280, and Pages 110-122 are within the truncated section (not fully detailed in the excerpt).
Step 2: List the Road Projects from the Ballot
The ballot lists the following road projects to be funded by the Countywide Sales Tax:
- SW 6th Avenue - Gage Boulevard to Fairlawn Road
- SW 17th Street - Adams Street to Washburn Avenue
- SW 17th Street - MacVicar Avenue to Kansas Interstate 470
- Topeka Boulevard - 15th Street to 21st Street
- SE California Avenue - 37th Street to 45th Street
- NE Seward Avenue - Summer Street to Forest Avenue
- SW Huntoon Street - Gage Boulevard to Harrison Street
- SW 12th Street - Gage Boulevard to Kansas Avenue
- NW Rochester Road - US Hwy 24 to NW 50th Street
- NW 46th Street - Button Road (N) to Rochester Road
- SW 29th Street - Fairlawn Road to Wanamaker Road
- SW 37th Street - Scapa Place to Burlingame Road
- SE 37th Street - Kansas Avenue to Adams Street
Additionally, the ballot mentions:
- Economic development
- County Bridges
- Kansas Expocentre
- Topeka Zoological Park
- Bikeways Master Plan
Step 3: Search for These Projects in the CIP
Since the road projects are funded by the Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO), they should be listed under the Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs section (Pages 110-122). However, this section is not fully provided in the document excerpt due to truncation. Here's how we can approach the search with the available information:
Available Information
- Project Pages Overview: Page 2 of the CIP provides an overview of project categories:
- Citywide (Fix Our Streets) Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs: Pages 37-68
- Non-Citywide (Fix Our Streets) Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs: Pages 69-109
- Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs: Pages 110-122
- Public Works Projects: Pages 123-147
- Water Projects: Pages 148-190
- Stormwater Projects: Pages 191-228
- Wastewater Projects: Pages 229-266
- Other Projects: Pages 267-280
- Funding Source Confirmation: The Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO) is explicitly linked to economic development and related infrastructure projects, which aligns with the ballot's focus on road improvements, bridges, and other community projects.
- Sample Project Format: The CIP includes project summaries (e.g., 2025 ADA Sidewalk Ramp Program on Page 7, Fire Department Fleet Replacement on Page 272) with details like project name, number, funding source, and description. We can infer that the Countywide Sales Tax projects on Pages 110-122 would follow a similar format.
Limitations Due to Truncation
- The document is truncated, and Pages 110-122 (Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs) are not fully detailed in the provided excerpt. This section is critical because it directly corresponds to the JEDO-funded projects listed on the ballot.
- Other sections, such as Public Works Projects (Pages 123-147), might include road projects, but they are typically funded by other sources like Fix Our Streets Sales Tax or Federal Funds Exchange, not JEDO, unless specified otherwise.
- The provided pages (e.g., Pages 7, 272-280) focus on different project types (e.g., ADA sidewalk ramps, fire/police equipment, IT upgrades) and do not mention the specific road projects from the ballot.
Inference and Analysis
- Funding Match: The ballot projects are funded by the Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO), which matches the CIP's funding source for projects on Pages 110-122. The CIP allocates $93,299,706 over 2025-2034 for JEDO projects, indicating that the ballot projects are likely included in this budget.
- Project Type: The ballot projects are primarily road improvements, which align with the type of infrastructure projects typically funded by JEDO in the CIP. For example, the CIP's focus on economic development (Page 4) often includes transportation infrastructure to support economic growth, as seen in other municipalities.
- Specific Projects Not Found in Provided Pages:
- Page 7: The 2025 ADA Sidewalk Ramp Program is funded by Fix Our Streets Sales Tax, not JEDO, and focuses on sidewalk accessibility, not the specific roads listed on the ballot.
- Pages 272-280: These pages cover "Other Projects" (fire, police, IT), funded by G.O. Bonds or Operating Funds, not JEDO, and do not mention the ballot's road projects.
- Likely Location: Given that the ballot projects are JEDO-funded, they are most likely detailed on Pages 110-122. The absence of these pages in the provided excerpt means we cannot confirm the exact projects, but the funding allocation suggests they are included.
Step 4: Conclusion Based on Available Data
- General Inclusion: The road projects listed on the ballot are likely included in the CIP under the Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs section (Pages 110-122), as they are funded by the same Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO) approved by voters in 2014. The CIP allocates significant funds ($93,299,706 over 2025-2034) for JEDO projects, which would cover road improvements, bridges, and other initiatives listed on the ballot.
- Specific Confirmation Not Possible: Due to the truncation of Pages 110-122, I cannot confirm the exact presence of each road project (e.g., "SW 6th Avenue - Gage Boulevard to Fairlawn Road") in the CIP. However, the funding source and project type strongly suggest these projects are part of the CIP.
- Other Projects on the Ballot:
- Economic Development: This is the primary focus of JEDO funds in the CIP (Page 4), so this aspect is clearly included.
- County Bridges: Likely included under JEDO projects, as bridges are a common infrastructure component in such plans.
- Kansas Expocentre, Topeka Zoological Park, Bikeways Master Plan: These are also likely included in the JEDO projects on Pages 110-122, as they align with community and economic development goals.
Step 5: Summary of Findings
- Road Projects Likely Included: The 13 road projects listed on the ballot (e.g., SW 6th Avenue, SW 17th Street, Topeka Boulevard, etc.) are likely part of the CIP under the Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs (Pages 110-122), funded by the JEDO tax. The CIP allocates $93,299,706 for JEDO projects over 2025-2034, which would encompass these road improvements.
- Specific Evidence Missing: The exact project names and details are not found in the provided pages (e.g., Pages 7, 272-280), and Pages 110-122 are not fully available due to truncation.
- Funding Alignment:
- The ballot's tax (effective 2017-2031) matches the JEDO tax described in the CIP (Page 4, effective 2017 per the inter-local agreement).
- The CIP's JEDO funding for 2025-2029 totals $51,310,905 (Page 11), which would support the ballot projects during this period.
- Other Ballot Items: Economic development, county bridges, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka Zoological Park, and the Bikeways Master Plan are also likely included in the JEDO projects section of the CIP.
Step 6: Recommendations
- Access Pages 110-122: To confirm the presence of these specific road projects, you would need to review Pages 110-122 of the CIP document, where Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs are detailed. These pages should list projects like "SW 6th Avenue - Gage Boulevard to Fairlawn Road" if they are still active in the 2025-2034 plan.
- Cross-Check with Public Works Projects: Some road projects might also appear under Public Works Projects (Pages 123-147) if they were re-funded by other sources (e.g., Fix Our Streets Sales Tax or Federal Funds Exchange), but JEDO is the primary funding source per the ballot.
- Historical Context: Since the ballot is from 2014 and the tax started in 2017, some projects may have been completed or modified by 2025. The CIP might list updated phases of these projects (e.g., maintenance or extensions) rather than the original construction.
Final Answer
The 13 road projects listed on the 2014 ballot (e.g., SW 6th Avenue, SW 17th Street, Topeka Boulevard, etc.) are likely included in the 2025-2034 CIP under the Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax Programs section (Pages 110-122), funded by the Countywide Sales Tax (JEDO). The CIP allocates $93,299,706 for JEDO projects over 2025-2034, which would cover these road improvements, along with economic development, county bridges, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka Zoological Park, and the Bikeways Master Plan. However, due to the truncation of Pages 110-122 in the provided document, I cannot confirm the exact project names or details. To verify, you would need to review Pages 110-122 of the CIP document.
If you have access to the full document or need further assistance in analyzing specific sections, please let me know, and I can help refine the search or provide additional insights!
