SB1474 Summary

• Creates aquatics facility maintenance districts in Arizona counties with populations under 100,000 persons, with authority to establish and operate public swimming pools and water facilities.

• District boards consist of five directors: one from each municipality with 1,000+ population, one from municipalities under 1,000 population, and remaining members from unincorporated county areas.

• Authorizes districts to levy a secondary property tax up to $1.80 per $100 of net assessed valuation after voter approval and upon meeting an 80% funding threshold for initial facility construction from other sources.

• Prohibits districts from using tax monies for initial acquisition or construction of facilities, incurring long-term debt, or acquiring real property except as reasonably necessary for maintenance operations.

• Establishes district creation procedures consistent with other special taxing districts, including district impact statements, property owner hearings, petition requirements, and board of supervisors approval by September 1, 2021.