Junction City tax dispute cited in stalled developments
Junction City officials fault a group led by Fritzel for rising taxes that burden workers including soldiers. Commissioners say they feel overcharged while Fritzel cites city policy blocking delinquent tax builders from catching up. The article links Fritzel to Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence and a proposed city recreation center, with plans shifting to open bidding for the recreation project.
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Junction City
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Fort Development ties linger in Kansas records and local concerns
Kansas Secretary of State records name Thomas Fritzel as Fort Development LLC's resident agent and list major owners including Evergreen Holdings LC and Sutherlands. The Olivia Farms project faced bid and tax issues, with BKD LLP noting higher infrastructure costs and a no bid approach. Community leaders debate Fritzel ties to Junction City and KU involvement, while partners insist arrangements differ from past projects and remain financially solid.
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Journal-World
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Junction City
Geary County
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Fort Development LLC
Lawrence and Kansas University
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Kansas Secretary of State's
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Lawrence
Todd Sutherland
Rev Trust
Fortis Land & Development
Lansing @ Van LLC
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Norma H. Sutherland
Quo Marital Trust
Kansas City
Kansas Secretary of State
Andy Fritzel
Gene Fritzel
BKD LLP
Geary
Fort
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