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Sources:Nampa figures from the City of Nampa COP closing records, FY1995 report, and FY25 operating statements (court-validated Certificates of Participation; debt retired 2003; ~112.6% cost recovery; ~$485K returned to the city in FY25). Jerome figures from FY23–FY25 audited financials (fitness-center cost recovery 100.7%; rec-wide 48%→55%). Provo figures from FY14–FY25 financials (160,000 sq ft; $39M GO bond approved Nov 2010 at 59.6%; memberships + day passes ≈89% of earned revenue). Twin Falls figures from the U.S. Census, the 2018 city survey (706 respondents; 77% support, 62% willing to fund), the 2019 fire/rescue bond (63.45% yes, failed against Idaho's 66.67% threshold), and local news. Healthcare-savings figure: CDC. Boot-Check Sports Ranch details from public Jae Foundation announcements.
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