City considers phased water rate hike to cover FY 2009 shortfall
The commission weighs three options to raise revenues for the water utility, aiming to cover a $586,500 annual shortfall. One plan spreads the increase over three years with an inclining block structure, setting higher rates for larger usages, including residential tiers from $1.58 to $3 per 1,000 gallons and nonresidential and tank rates rising accordingly. A second option keeps a quicker path but would likely prompt revisiting next year, while a third favors a three year phased increase with April 1 start dates and varied year one to year three rates for residential and wastewater charges.
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Budget showdown over education cuts in Kansas House panel
The House committee backed a 2009 budget cut for education that Governor Sebelius vetoed. She warned the move would force layoffs and hurt economic growth. Republicans argued keeping funding would shift cuts elsewhere. Legislative researchers estimate a 682 million deficit for 2010 if the current budget is duplicated. The panel also trimmed 50 million in expected revenue from casino projects in Sumner and Wyandotte counties, with developers withdrawing proposals. Applications reopen, but the 25 million privilege fee is not counted. Democrats failed to add 20 million for social services. GOP says those adds threaten broader deficits. Social services funding could reappear in April after revised revenue projections.
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School bond bill would shift costs to local taxpayers
The measure would require local districts to cover major school construction costs, abandoning state aid previously promised to poorer districts. Opponents fear it breaks a state pledge and could force districts to speed bond issuance, cut projects, or raise taxes. McLeland proposed limiting aid only for future projects to protect bonds approved last fall. Garden City and others remain uneasy as bond sales slow. Senate committee has a parallel bill pending review.
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