West Point's $9 million gym share: what the agreement gives the city, and what it costs to run

West Point says it financed its share of the expanded Horizon Junior High gymnasium with a $9 million bond and plans to repay it mainly from park impact fees paid by new development, according to a city FAQ. ^[1]

The FAQ says sales and franchise tax revenues have been pledged as the financial backstop, and that no property tax increase was approved, implemented or considered for the project. ^[1]

The borrowing

A notice certified as posted April 25, 2025, says the council adopted a resolution on April 15, 2025, authorizing up to $10,000,000 in Sales and Franchise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, to finance a recreation center. The bonds were to carry no more than 7% interest and mature within 31 years. ^[3]

The notice pledged all of the city's local sales and use tax and franchise tax revenues, and estimated total debt service of $17,936,000 if the bonds were held to maturity. ^[3]

The city's fiscal 2025 audit, covering the year through June 30, 2025, lists no new bonds. Its unaudited April 2026 statements show a long-term debt account group of $5,620,000, the same as the audited June 2025 total, and no line naming the Series 2025 bonds. ^[5][4]

What the agreement provides

The council's Aug. 19, 2025 packet includes Resolution 08-19-2025A, which would approve a 50-year interlocal agreement with the Davis School District board and authorize the mayor to sign it. The agreement copy in the packet is unsigned. ^[2]

In that text, the district owns the gym. The agreement states the city reimbursed the district $8,963,611 for the shared-use area and about 4,000 square feet of city office space. Its stated purpose includes avoiding duplicate facilities. ^[2]

On school days the district has exclusive use from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the city has exclusive use of the gym, track and weight area from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. The city has exclusive use on weekends and non-school days and primary use in summer. ^[2]

What residents can use

The FAQ says the facility "is not a public recreation center." The indoor track and workout equipment are open free of charge only during city-operated programs or events with staff present. ^[1]

Regular public access would require more staffing, operational planning, maintenance and policy development, none of which is in place, the FAQ says. The city hopes to expand access but has made no formal decision. ^[1]

Outdoor pickleball and basketball courts, an obstacle course area and a playground are open before and after school. The outdoor track and turf field, which the district funded, are gated. ^[1]

Continuing costs

Under the packet agreement, the city reimburses the district for 50% of major maintenance in shared areas, including summer floor refinishing, track resurfacing and roof repair or replacement. It also pays for lighting, utilities, custodial work and technical support during its use periods, and covers its own office space. ^[2]