City budget notes flood impact and hold on projects
The city reports budget work focusing on the general fund supported by property taxes, with enterprise operations like water and recycling adding to total spending. Additions include 150 000 for a federal lobbyist 1.5 million for IT upgrades 205 202 for a new staffer and office costs and 190 000 extra overtime for public works. The city lost 750 000 in interest income and 344 000 in licenses and permits 131 000 in library fees and 149 000 in Netiiad fees due to the flood. It spent 14.2 million less than expected on held projects such as street and storm sewer work downtown improvements and river corridor redevelopment. Contact Rick Smith at (319) 398 8312 or rick.smith gazcomm.com.
Pell Grant Boost Aims At Training Unemployed
The Pell Grant will rise by 500 dollars to 5350 starting in July to aid low income students. College leaders praise the plan, while a South Carolina governor questions the cost and states taxpayers. President Obama says the program shifts emphasis from a safety net to a path for better jobs.
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George Boggs
American Association of Community Colleges
Obama
Association
Boggs
South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Iowa City Area Sees Strong Home Buying Signals
Real estate experts note rising activity in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas as prices hover near 160 000 and supply tightens. Factors include low rates and the federal stimulus tax credit for first time buyers, with move up buyers and refinancing fueling demand. Mortgage lenders report solid origination and a growing secondary market pipeline.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeff Dill
Lepic- Kroeger Realtors
Iowa City
Richard Benhart
Collins Community Credit Union
Cedar
Benhart
Greg Theilen
Wise Counsel Home Inspections
Marion
Public asked to comment on Linn County flood plan draft
Residents may submit feedback on the first draft of the Linn County Hazard Mitigation Plan using FEMA guidelines. Copies available at the Planning and Development Office 2500 Edgewood Rd SW or online, with comments accepted by email, fax, phone, mail, or appointment to Bill Micheel.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn Cow
Linn County
Iowa
Linn County Planning and Development Office
Edgewood Rd
Linncounty.org
Adobe
Planning, and Development Department
Micheel
First St. SW
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Regan
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