EMPORIA (KSNT) - Emporia voters will be the ones deciding whether or not a new recreation center will be built. Wednesday, Nov. 20 the Emporia City Commission decided to let the public get the final say on the future of a new recreation center. The facility would cost taxpayers by increasing the sales tax by a half-cent. The project is expected to cost $59 million and includes renovations to the soccer fields. Topeka leaders appoint new police chief "This brand new, state-of-the-art, rec facility will improve the health and lives of our community members," Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking said. "In addition, it's really going to be family-centric, and it will give young folks a place to go and a place to belong."  This decision will come before voters in an election in March, 2025. If the vote passes, the projected is scheduled to be complete by 2027. Photo courtesy/ Emporia Recreation CenterPhoto courtesy/ Emporia Recreation CenterPhoto courtesy/ Emporia Recreation CenterPhoto courtesy/ Emporia Recreation Center For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.