Shawnee sales tax collections hold steady in February The Shawnee News-Star With numbers nearly identical to last month, and thanks to months of a tightened belt — first a 12.5 percent reduction now loosened to an 8.5 percent reduction — to its projected budget, the Shawnee city sales tax collection report for February continues to hold steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Neel, finance director and city treasurer, reports the sales tax deposit was $2,046,927.19, including interest of $1,326.92, to be allocated as follows: • General Fund — $1,169,672.68 • 2018 Capital Improvements Fund — $292,418.17 • Capital Improvements Fund — $226,624.09 • Street Improvements Fund — $255,865.89 • Economic Development Fund — $29,241.82 • Police Sales Tax Fund — $36,552.27 • Fire Sales Tax Fund — $36,552.27