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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2003
Page
1
Carley Marie Uhl marked her first Fourth of July with family gatherings and festive moments in the city. Neighbors joined in as fireworks lit the sky and memories were made.
The Home Depot opens its 109000 square foot store at 3110 E Kansas Ave in Garden City, the state’s westernmost outlet. Store manager Mike Cason notes a bustling preview and seven day hours from 7 to 8 weekdays and 8 to 6 Sundays. Local shoppers praise stock and convenience as attention shifts to incentives and competition with existing retailers.
Garden City Police Chief James Hawkins notes 41 city vehicles including 16 patrol cars and Finney County Sheriff’s Office 44 vehicles with 22 patrol cars. Two full-time mechanics service about 41 oil changes every 3,000 miles, with deputies performing some oil changes on shop days once a month. Vehicle service is tracked and some units are dealer serviced.
Kansas officials say recent child tax credit checks could boost state sales tax revenue over the coming months if households spend the funds. Experts warn the overall impact is likely modest, with some revenue shortfalls tied to the tax code. Local parent Mike Bennett notes saving the extra cash, while Shawnee resident Duane Goossen cautions against assuming new revenue.
Holcomb City Council approved the 2004 budget revealing a mill levy increase from 56.503 to 60 with an estimated 400000 in revenue for a 3.6 million budget. A $75,000 home would pay 518 in property tax, while total mill levy reaches 169.545 including state Finney County USD 363 GCCC and city tax. The council also approved a franchise agreement with Garden City SBC Southwestern Bell Office to charge a per line fee of 1, aiming to raise about 17000 and possibly lower the 2005 mill levy.
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