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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1997
Page
2
County officials acknowledge long known overshoot of jail costs from initial voter projection. Increased scope from 170 to 198 beds and site choices drive higher prices, with bids over budget by over 1.5 million and further overruns expected. Complex ductwork security electronics and masonry rise driven by labor shortages.
Douglas County officials may have breached their jail budget but still expect sales tax revenue to pay the costs. Since 1995 the 1 percent county tax has outperformed, bringing about 9.27 million in 1996, over projections by 2.1 million, adding more than 760,000 yearly for the county at 34 percent. Financing may extend beyond 14 years, possibly to 20, with debt retireable if growth remains strong.
Carey urged serious bargaining as Teamsters Local 696, facing a nationwide UPS stoppage, pressed for union demands. NAM urged White House mediation while Clinton said the strike does not threaten security. White House will monitor and support informal dialogue.
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