County plans ambulance shift amid budget pressures
Douglas County commissioners learned the Baldwin City ambulance will be replaced by a slimmed down unit with a paramedic only. The change aims to save about 65000 dollars in overtime next year but may reduce local service levels. A Baldwin City paramedic would respond, but transport would come from other county ambulances based in Lawrence.
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City mulls water rate hikes while holding on tax
City commissioners weigh small rises in water and sewer charges prompting a monthly increase of 1.95 dollars to 47.95 for typical users and 4.29 dollars to 101.05 for 10,000 gallons. They kept the 26.7 mill property tax rate and set a 169.9 million budget, signaling possible future rate actions.
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Alternative to library plan heard in Lawrence vote move
Lawrence officials heard an alternative to an $18 million expansion of the Lawrence Public Library with a November ballot intent advanced Tuesday night. Commissioner consideration was urged to use part of the city's share of the county wide 1 cent sales tax to fund the project.
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City Commission Briefs Hit Tax Funding for Library Expansion
The commission discussed funding for a library expansion with a 1.5 mill property tax levy for 20 years plus 0.5 mill for operations. Voters may see a property tax measure while sales tax is ruled out for library funding. A 6-candidate threshold could trigger a city primary under a proposed ordinance as state law changes loom.
Auto dealer cleared in Cat Tracker bus case outcome
Jurors found Briggs Auto Group not liable in the Cat Tracker accident involving a school bus once owned by a donor. Attorneys argued over whether the bus was a gift or a sale with $1,000 changing hands. Deliberations lasted just over three hours with most settlements already sealed.
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