FAQs

Will these projects increase our property tax?

No. The cost of these projects is accommodated within the Town’s current tax rate and fee structure with the assistance of American Recovery Plan Act funds designated in the approved State budget. However, the Town is accepting donations for park improvements from individuals that would like to support continued parks improvements within the Town.

Donations for park improvements can be made to the Town through the Pleasant Life website at pleasantlife.org/shop or directly to the Town of Mount Pleasant at Town Hall.

Where is the white squirrel living during construction?

With pending colder weather, and since squirrels do not hibernate, we anticipate “Wilson” the famous Mount Pleasant white squirrel will set up lodging in one of the beautiful oak trees near Town Hall in close proximity to his ample stash of delicious acorns, and keep an eye on construction progress. He may provide updates from his prospective as this project progresses.

When are these projects expected to begin?

Town Park Project begins September 26, 2022

Fire Station Project begins October 3, 2022

Infrastructure Projects are expected to begin in late fall of 2022

What is the timeline for these projects?

Town Park Project is estimated to be completed within 8 months.

Fire Station Project is estimated to be completed within approximately 8-9 month.

Infrastructure Projects we will have a timeline later in 2022.

What is ARPA and where did the grant money come from?

ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) is federal funds for COVID relief given to every State. These funds were allocated to municipalities for water/sewer infrastructure projects. (These funds only apply to the Infrastructure water/sewer projects – not the Town Park project or the Fire Station project.)

How long will the park be closed to the public?

McAllister Field will be closed for 8 months (expect the field to be reopened by March/1st of April 2023).

The Playground and picnic shelter will remain open; however, we are not reserving the picnic shelter at this time.

How are these projects being funded?

For the Town Park & Fire Stations projects the Town acquired two loans totaling $3.7 million for 20 years at 3.09% interest. The payments for these loans is already built in to our yearly budget and will not result in a property tax increase.

The funding for the Infrastructure projects is primarily from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant funds allocated to the states from the federal goverment.