{"id":753,"date":"2024-01-31T14:23:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/?page_id=753"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T15:14:01","slug":"proposition-ecc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/about-ecc\/proposition-ecc\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposition ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Proposition ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is an April 8 ballot proposal to provide funding for the much-needed modernization and renovations of the six main buildings, grounds and infrastructure of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Union campus, construct two new buildings to meet workforce and campus needs, as well as providing funds for increasing expenses of building utilities and health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A transfer of the current 9.9 cents in debt service to the operations levy will result in the current total local property tax levy of 44.72 cents remaining the same<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Prop ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is approved, the 9.9-cent debt service levy will be retired in early 2026, and the same 9.9 cents will be added to the operations levy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If passed, Proposition ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø would:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Provide funding to modernize and renovate the six main academic buildings on the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Union campus, two of the buildings were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s, and desperately need upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Repair and renew campus parking lots and streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Construct a new campus walking trail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Construct a central storage facility, which provides the opportunity to repurpose underutilized space currently being used to store equipment and materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Construct a welding training facility to meet the growing needs for welding in the area’s workforce, which provides needed space for current Machining, HVAC and Industrial Maintenance programs to increase capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Provide additional funds to operate the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Union campus, including the increasing cost of electricity, water, sewer and gas for the six main academic buildings and increasing health care costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The 9.9 cents transfer to the operating property tax levy equals:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • $18.81 per year for a $100,000 Valued Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • $37.62 per year for a $200,000 Valued Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • $56.43 per year for a $300,000 Valued Home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                How will the $2.2 million from the transfer to the operations budget be used?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Building modernization and renovation, construction, and continued increases in campus operating expenses such as health care, utilities (electric, gas, water, and sewer) <\/em>and routine maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Why can’t ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø ask the state of Missouri to increase its yearly state funding to cover the cost of the campus modernization, renovation, construction, and increases in operating expenses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                The College does receive yearly funding from the state of Missouri. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                However, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø received $400,000 LESS in 2025 <\/strong>from the state of Missouri than it did in 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Building Modernization Breakdown:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Building Roofs–$1,300,000<\/strong>\n
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                  • Shook Student Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Hansen Hall<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Business & Industry Center (Manufacturing Programs)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Building HVAC systems\u2014$2,622,360<\/strong>\n
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                      • Hansen Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Buescher Hall<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Health Science<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Business & Industry Center (Manufacturing Programs)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Campus Roads and Parking Lots\u2014$1,812,470<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Additional Building Renovations –<\/strong> $2,536,000<\/strong>\n
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                          • Asbestos abatement (Shook Student Center)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Elevator replacements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Restrooms upgrades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Sewer line replacements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • New campus fitness trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Enhanced campus lighting and security cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Renovate reclaimed campus space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            New Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                            Welding Training Facility: $2,131,250<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                            A 7,000 square foot welding training facility to provide opportunities for expansion of current welding programming and provide additional space for current HVAC, Precision Machining, and Industrial Maintenance programs to expand or create new manufacturing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Campus Storage Facility: $1,818,000<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                            A 10,000 square foot campus storage facility, that provides a centralized location, which frees up space for current underutilized space for additional classrooms, labs and workforce training spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Total Current Cost of Campus Projects: $12.2 Million<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                            Expected Future Cost: $15 Million (Due to inflation and expected increase in construction costs)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            What happens if Proposition ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø isn’t approved by voters? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                            The need to repair and enhance the college campus isn’t going away. If the levy transfer isn’t approved, the College will need to use the current operating budget to fund the projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            The impact causes spending in other areas to be reduced, with a detrimental effect on programs and services that are needed by students, employees, and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            How will increasing the permanent operating levy stabilize and enhance the future of <\/strong>ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                            1. Financial Stability & Predictability<\/strong> \u2013 A permanent tax ensures a steady revenue stream for essential services for campus infrastructure and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Long-Term Investments<\/strong> \u2013 Permanent operating revenue helps ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø make strategic decisions and investments with confidence, compare to facing uncertainty regarding future funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Public Trust & Accountability <\/strong>\u2013 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has an impeccable checks and balances system with strong transparency measures and public reporting. The six-member, citizen elected  board of trustees ensures all college funds will continue to be used responsibly and effectively without the need for a sunset clause.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                              How does Proposition ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø impact those without a direct connection to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              Economic Impact of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø on the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Taxing District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                              An independent study was conducted by Idaho-based Lightcast in fall 2024, using objective third-party data to demonstrate the economic and social benefits of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              $<\/span>0<\/span>.9<\/span><\/h3>

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                              in added income
                              to the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø taxing district<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n