New Half-cent Sales Tax

The new half-cent sales tax for Phase 1 of the new sports complex will become effective on October 1, 2013.

The sales tax will be dedicated to the construction of the first phase of the facility which will include utility extensions, four baseball fields, four softball fields, fencing, lighting, parking, concessions and restroom buildings. Cost estimates of Phase 1 are around $4.8 million.  The complex should be ready for play by the Spring of 2015.

Businesses in Sallisaw will be notified by the Oklahoma Tax Commission as to the official start date of the tax.

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