City considers spike in electricity rates for churches and schools
Garden City officials weigh a new rate structure that could raise residential bills 4 to 8 percent and church costs 20 to 40 percent starting next year. Public Utilities Director Mike Muirhead cites rising energy costs and long-time subsidies drawn from cash reserves, which have fallen from 4.1 million in 2005 to 2.4 million, funding needed improvements like substations and transmission upgrades.
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I-beam from WTC tower on display at Garden City airport
The TSA funded a seven statue tribute to 9 11 with art pieces by Bruce and Brent Bitter of B B Metal Arts. A piece of WTC rubble I beam is featured in the Garden City statue depicting forward movement. The project marks Garden City as the fourth Kansas city to unveil its statue.
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Garden City weighs developer incentives at public forum
City commissioners heard residents discuss a proposed Neighborhood Development Incentive Program to fund housing growth with a $2.50 monthly utility fee. The plan would shift utility infrastructure costs to new lots and offer cash incentives for single family and multi unit housing, amid a housing shortage and a three year sunset. Mayor John Doll cited limited success of existing programs and a 2009 study noting 400 affordable homes needed.
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GOP 2012 candidates walk tightrope on immigration
GOP hopefuls wrestle with immigration policy as Newt Gingrich backs a South Carolina law allowing police to question status while Rick Perry defends in state tuition for some illegal immigrants and Mitt Romney tacks between tougher talk and past support. Voters say economy and jobs drive their choice, complicating the stance on immigration.
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Weather forecast prompts sun and wind with cool highs
Today brings sunny skies and a breezy wind with a high near 60 and a low around 29. Thursday turns windy and colder with a high near 37 and a low near 14. Details appear on page A8.
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