About the Bond
On February 8th of 2022, voters will consider a Bond issue for funding construction of a venue in Downtown Bixby that is part of joint initiative between Bixby Public Schools and the City of Bixby for the Performing Arts.
The Facts
- $43,000,000 state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center
- Average Tax impact over the bond term = $43.56 annually per $100,000 of property value
- Estimated 1,200 – 1,500 seat facility
- Quality of life addition for the community at-large
- Bixby Public Schools and City of Bixby Partnership
- Destination performance and entertainment venue for outside acts and performances
- Supports local business growth and development
- Facility fully available to Bixby Public Schools Fine Arts Programs
- Bixby Public Schools & the City of Bixby to coordinate facility design and scheduling
- Joint operations agreement between Bixby Public Schools & the City of Bixby
- Upfront calendar reservations for school sponsored events
- Serves students and their families
- Balance of dates for facility use as entertainment venue
- Third party vendor for venue promotion and event operations
- Revenue from event venue to cover maintenance and operation costs
- Third party contractor(s) to perform general maintenance