West Hancock Rec Center

Rec Center Summary

The city of Britt and West Hancock CSD are in the initial planning stages of a recreational facility. First, we need to gauge district resident interest. The facility will be open to the public and may include a walking track, gym floors/courts, weight room, cardio room, turf area, wrestling room, offices, meeting rooms, locker rooms, etc. The estimated size of the facility would be approximately 30,000 to 90,000 square feet. The estimated project cost would be $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The project could start with fundraising and a bond vote in 2025, construction 2026, and possible opening 2027. If the project does seem to have enough interest there would have to be a bond vote for the school, possibly the city and possibly both. A bond vote would need a 60% passing vote to move forward.

Survey closes December 15, 2024
1. Are you interested in a recreational center being built in Britt?
2.Where would you like to see the facility built in Britt?
3.I would be willing donate money to this project in one sum or over 5 years...
4.It would be okay for the school district to use SAVE (one cent sales tax) funds to help finance this project?- this may limit funds available for other projects
5.I would be willing to pay higher property taxes each year, up to 20 years. More exact numbers would be available prior to the bond vote. These are examples for residential not commercial or agricultural
6.I would be willing to pay membership fees each year when operational
7. Please share any other comments you have below: