Proposed One-Cent Sales Tax

• Currently, the City funds capital projects through general obligation bonds as approved by the voters for specific purposes.
• While committed to a 16.5 millage cap, Moore City Council is concerned about the City’s dependence on general obligation bonds to fund capital projects and seeks to lower this cap by 50%. This would require a sales tax increase to be approved. 
• Moore's sales tax revenue comes from sales within our city limits, over 30% (conservatively) of which is paid by those residing outside of our city limits.
• The sales tax in Moore, charged on purchases, is currently 8.5%. Of this amount the City receives 3.875%, the state 4.5% and Cleveland County 0.125%.
• The proposed increase would take Moore's sales tax rate from 8.5% to 9.5%. Currently, Midwest City is 9.1%, OKC is 8.625% and Norman is 8.75%. The median rate for the state is 9.25%.
• The proposed increase would be permanent and would be used for capital projects (streets, drainage, sewer upgrades, public facilities, etc.) and public safety (operations and equipment).
• The proposed increase would generate approximately $12 million per year.
• The increase would have to be voted in by Moore residents during an election.

Members of the Moore City Council are weighing options to fund needs like capital improvements (streets, drainage, sewer upgrades, public facilities, etc.) and public safety (operations and equipment). General obligation bonds have been used in the past which are then paid through property taxes. The council understands the impact rising property taxes have on household budgets and are proposing a shift in our funding model from solely general obligation bonds to primarily sales tax. Please complete the short questionnaire below ONLY if you live in Moore city limits. Results from this questionnaire will be used to inform the City Council as they consider putting a sales tax increase proposition to a citywide vote.